I need a helicopter

by Ravi Raman on January 26, 2007

It took me 4 hours to get home today from work. It took me almost two hours to get to work (taking the bus). I live <15 miles from the office. This just isn’t right!

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1 Rachel 01.26.07 at 11:30 am

You’re right this isn’t right! But what else can you do? Can you rent somewhere near work during the week? Or can you get a different job nearer to where you want to work? Easier said than done I know.

2 Rachel 01.26.07 at 11:31 am

Sorry - I meant “a job nearer to where you want to live”. Durrr.

3 Alex Shalman 01.28.07 at 8:46 pm

You could always use a bicycle. Might take you 30-45 minutes, which is faster then what you have now, and you get exercise at the same time.

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4 ravisraman 01.29.07 at 12:03 am

Hey Alex, the bridge I drive over doesnt have a bike route….will take about an hour each way riding (+ change/shower time). I admit this would at least give me a workout…..but still wouldn’t be as nice as a helicppter :) . BTW, I checked out your site. It looks good, I just added your feed to my newsreader!

5 ravisraman 01.29.07 at 12:05 am

Hey Rachel, good point. One problem (albeit a good one) is that I love my job :)

My lease ends in a month or so…will have to think about moving a little closer to the lab.

6 Rachel 01.29.07 at 6:09 pm

Given the problems of a long commute, I feel that sleeping under the desk at work between shifts has a lot to recommend it. Though this can be tricky, especially if you have any pets.

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