I also think we need to get used to living closer to our jobs and stores,
That sounds good in theory. In reality I usually take the job that's offered, and haven't had the luxury of being fussy. And few jobs are permanent any more; I've been laid off too often to consider the expense and upheaval of moving every time I change jobs.
get used to riding the bus and train and ships,
People will ride the bus when it takes people where they want to go when they want to get there. I took transit when I worked downtown; it sucked, but it was feasible (ie, it took only twice as long as driving). Currently I have a 40 minute commute if I drive. Or I could take the bus to the subway (18 minutes), the subway (30 minutes), transfer to the other subway line (30 minutes), and take another bus (15 minutes), which drops me off a 15-minute walk from work. That doesn't include having to take an earlier bus because their schedule wouldn't match mine exactly, or waiting for the second bus.
The thing we're missing is how many people could work from home, but their bosses won't believe they're working unless they see them.
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Date: 2008-04-25 04:27 am (UTC)That sounds good in theory. In reality I usually take the job that's offered, and haven't had the luxury of being fussy. And few jobs are permanent any more; I've been laid off too often to consider the expense and upheaval of moving every time I change jobs.
get used to riding the bus and train and ships,
People will ride the bus when it takes people where they want to go when they want to get there. I took transit when I worked downtown; it sucked, but it was feasible (ie, it took only twice as long as driving). Currently I have a 40 minute commute if I drive. Or I could take the bus to the subway (18 minutes), the subway (30 minutes), transfer to the other subway line (30 minutes), and take another bus (15 minutes), which drops me off a 15-minute walk from work. That doesn't include having to take an earlier bus because their schedule wouldn't match mine exactly, or waiting for the second bus.
The thing we're missing is how many people could work from home, but their bosses won't believe they're working unless they see them.