I've been offered my dream job! But between it and me is my worst nightmare--a terrible 1hr+ commute in LA traffic. A commute like this is a deal breaker for me, but at the same time, this position is a career-maker and I really want to figure out how to make it work. Does anyone have suggestions, tricks, or creative ideas to make my commute better? Specifics and details below.
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posted by brenton
on May 16, 2013 -
71 answers
I commute to and from work, which involves busses and trains transfers and other general distractions, and while I really enjoy reading on this commute, I can't sink my teeth into heavier books that require a ton of concentration to comprehend and follow (I save those for the weekends). I have found that lighter books with shorter chapters and engaging storylines are easiest to read in this atmosphere. What are your recommendations?
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posted by wordsmith
on May 3, 2013 -
20 answers
I have a new commute that is a 25 minute walk from door to door. I'd like to find some podcasts to fill this time.
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posted by greta simone
on Mar 29, 2013 -
27 answers
Where should I move in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic US that is within a few hours drive or (better) train ride of both DC and NYC? I'll be working from home and have a few additional "nice to have" requirements inside...
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posted by the foreground
on Nov 29, 2012 -
19 answers
Am I making a mistake in my choice of NYC neighborhood? Details within for your much-appreciated sanity check and suggestions.
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posted by Inspector.Gadget
on Nov 20, 2012 -
26 answers
Mrs. COD gifted me yesterday with a shiny new Nexus 7 for my birthday. Where can I find free or cheap video programming to entertain myself on 1 my one hour each way daily commute?
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posted by COD
on Nov 19, 2012 -
8 answers
Every weekday my commute is either easy -- because there are almost no big trucks on the road -- or terrible -- because the freeway is packed with a solid line of big trucks. Why is it like that? What do I not understand about shipping, trucking and/or logistics that makes this such an either/or proposition?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Nov 2, 2012 -
11 answers
My husband has just gotten a new job in his dream company at much higher pay/benefits after a long and stressful search. That's the good part. The bad part is this job involves a lot more responsibility, longer hours, commuting time, and a much bigger project to oversee. How can I help him deal with the increased workload and stress when he is clearly having trouble adjusting to it?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 12, 2012 -
13 answers
Will an ASUS Zenbook Prime survive a daily bicycle commute in a rear pannier?
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posted by cimuir
on Aug 12, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm having trouble finding carpooling partners in the northwestern exurbs of Baltimore. Please help.
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posted by tckma
on Aug 7, 2012 -
8 answers
I need a laptop that I won't be sad over if it breaks or gets lost, my target budget is Less Than or Equal To $400. Ideally super light with a full size keyboard.
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posted by snow_mac
on Jul 2, 2012 -
12 answers
I need recommendations for a running backpack that's just big enough for my work clothing and DOES NOT BOUNCE!
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posted by atomicstone
on May 22, 2012 -
12 answers
So I have a 5 year old mountain bike(IronHorse Team SE) that I have been riding beginner trails and mostly commuting. Condition is fairly good and have been keeping up with cleaning and lubing.
I want to spend up to $200 to upgrade components to make it lighter and faster while maintaining the same trail-ability
Components are
Rock Shox J-1 fork
Hayes IH-2 disc brakes
AL-6061 Frame
Shimano ST-EFX35 Shift Levers
TruVativ X-Flow Crank
Shimano CSHG30-8I Rear Cogs
Acera Shimano Rear Der.
Shimano C050 Fr. Der.
MythosXC 2.10F Tires
Weight 35 lbs
Any suggestions please?
posted by radsqd
on May 18, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm looking for your personal recommendations for stretching and/or yoga routines to help make an unconditioned body more comfortable with too much walking.
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posted by bleep
on Apr 16, 2012 -
10 answers
Will my laptop be safe if I commute to work on a mountain bike? The trail in question is 6 miles long, quite bumpy with sections passing through rocky (Dry) creek beds.
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posted by ShootTheMoon
on Apr 9, 2012 -
15 answers
Bay Area Housing Filter: Partner has been offered a great job in Santa Clara (Hooray!) Where might we live that would not reduce our quality of life and/or suck up all the extra income?
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posted by paddingtonb
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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I work as an administrator for a university and am based on a branch campus. My department would prefer it if I would spend the summers on the main campus, which involves a more arduous commute for me. My commute would bump up from 40 minutes to 1h20minutes. I would prefer to remain on my branch campus. My "higher-ups" like to frame things in terms of "let's negotiate something that works for everyone," but the power differentials tend to mean that I usually just go along with their preference. Are there tried and true methods for underlings to resist persuasion/coersion?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 25, 2012 -
7 answers
I’m a month into a wonderful new job whose only downside is the much lengthier commute. My 13-year-old Accord simply isn’t giving me the kind of mileage I need, so I’m planning on buying something new soon. And that’s where you come in.
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posted by shallowcenter
on Jan 16, 2012 -
29 answers
Is the San Francisco Embarcadero Bike Station too good to be true? I'm considering using it for my commute from BART out to the Presidio. There are 96 spaces available. Is it overcrowded? Will I be stuck when I have to park my bike there on Tuesday afternoons at 5pm? Will my beautiful Felt Z95 get carted off by evil-doers?
posted by duckus
on Jan 6, 2012 -
7 answers
Chicago-specific question: I'll be accepting a job in the northwest suburbs. Is living in the city and working in the suburbs doable?
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posted by naju
on Dec 21, 2011 -
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There's a possibility that my partner and I might be looking at working in NYC (partner) and New Haven, CT (me). Where can we live that's convenient to the Metro North train line, gives us roughly even commute times, and might also be a halfway decent place for two early-thirty-somethings to live?
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posted by 2or3things
on Dec 12, 2011 -
15 answers
From what date to what date are MTA Metro North monthly tickets effective? (seems obvious I know, but I am confused)...
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posted by taltalim
on Dec 1, 2011 -
7 answers
How reliable is public transportation in LA? Can I trust it to get me to work on time?
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posted by garuda
on Nov 25, 2011 -
32 answers
Last minute Chicago commute question. I have an appointment on Michigan Ave tomorrow morning at 8. Usually I take the 22 bus to Michigan Ave but every morning I hear on the radio that Lake Shore Drive is a mess during rush hour these days. Is it ultimate foolishness to take a Lake Shore Drive bus during rush hour tomorrow?
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posted by bleep
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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Since Summer 2012 I will work in Flushing, Queens, while my children will attend a school in White Plains: Where is advisable to live in order to commute easily to both destinations?
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posted by teebay
on Nov 6, 2011 -
18 answers
Are there any special magical shortcuts I can take when commuting by car from Santa Monica to Pico-Robertson during the evening rush hour?
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posted by estherbester
on Oct 27, 2011 -
13 answers
Electric razor / shaver for touch-up shaving in the car? (at red lights of course).
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posted by Alabaster
on Aug 16, 2011 -
7 answers
Two questions regarding an impending long, early morning commute and smoothies (in order of importance): have you found a "base smoothie mix" I can make in advance on Sundays (and possibly Wednesdays) for use later in the week that I can add frozen berries/granola to for a quick breakfast? And also, is there a badass (stainless steel, preferably) ~32 oz thermos/cup with a lock-tight sealing lid that you love?
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posted by Ufez Jones
on Aug 15, 2011 -
13 answers
Looking for options for commuting from the near west suburbs to the far north suburbs in Chicagoland.
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posted by who squared
on Jun 10, 2011 -
8 answers
If you had to work a few days a weeks in San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks, specifically), where would you live?
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posted by tacoma1
on May 16, 2011 -
17 answers
What should I look for in a mid-range commuter bike? And where should I buy one in Oxford, UK?
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posted by penguinliz
on Apr 7, 2011 -
3 answers
It's looking like I'm going to be offered a job about one hour's drive away from where I live in North Yorkshire. This will be my first 'proper' job (done lots of temping though). I've found the job market to be reaaaally hard. I'm a graduate and I'm getting interviews and even second interviews but haven't been sealing the deal.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2011 -
16 answers
Calling all AC Transit riders of 'E' transbay bus: does it have wi-fi?
posted by buzzv
on Mar 16, 2011 -
2 answers
This past weekend, I purchased my first road bike. My long term goal is to cycle to/from work every day. I’ve taken the bike on a few exploratory rides, been humbled by my general fitness level, and came away with a number of questions I hope you all can answer. (Many more details inside. (This ended up much longer than I thought it would.))
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posted by Barmecide
on Feb 23, 2011 -
42 answers
What considerations should I make when looking for a software job in San Francisco if I want to continue living in Fresno part-time?
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posted by farmersckn
on Feb 19, 2011 -
8 answers
It would be rad if my iPhone could stream podcasts instead of downloading them to the hard drive.
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posted by cirrostratus
on Feb 18, 2011 -
5 answers
