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How do you deal with a long drive at work?
How to handle a long commute
- Leave for work early.
- Create a relaxing environment.
- Be strategic.
- Try public transportation or carpooling.
- Pack food and beverages.
- Limit technology.
- Determine your job satisfaction.
How stressful is traffic?
Some people may also feel a lack of motivation to meet friends and extended family. While traffic itself can cause stress, there are other factors that may intensify the tension. This stress may often be carried home, where the person who is stressed may misdirect their anger towards their spouse or children.
Are commutes bad for your health?
Research has linked long commutes to a host of negative health impacts, from increased stress and poorer cardiovascular health to greater pollution exposure.
Is driving 2 hours to work 5 days a week different?
Driving 2 hours to work, 5 days a week, for an 8 hour shift is different than driving 2 hours to work, 4 days a week, for a 10 hour shift. Is there an opportunity to be transferred closer after some period of time at the job? What is the overall compensation for the job?
How do you cope with the daily commute?
Plan your day in your head. Rehearse for difficult conversations or meetings. Make the commute a game. Look for new routes (side benefit – a shorter commute) or see how far you can go on a tank by watching your gauge – what my family calls the ‘gas game’ (my husband does not approve, don’t play this game at night or in bad weather.)
How long does it take you to drive 30 miles a day?
On not so good days (every day except Mondays), it’s more like 2-2.5 hours. 30 miles in 2.5 hours. That’s below 15 mph the entire way. It’s absolutely aggravating and I do not think I can keep this up much longer.
How much time should you spend on your commute to work?
A study by the University of West England found that adding 20 minutes to your daily commute has the same negative effect on job satisfaction as receiving a 19 percent pay cut. In fact, every extra minute commuting lowered satisfaction with their job and leisure time.