Re:Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
by AdrianB1 on Saturday March 30, 2019 @07:48PM
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8 miles is a 30 minute bicycle ride (for me) in the city, and my city is in the top 5 by worst traffic in the world. Except for winter time, I never use a car to go to work, it would take me 1.5-2 hours for 10 miles (in each direction). There are options bicycles and scooters.
Re:Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
by GordonS on Sunday March 31, 2019 @03:44PM
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I was in a Scottish city of only 200k people, so not nearly the worst by any stretch, but still bad enough to result in soul-destroying journey times during rush hour :(
Unfortunately, cycling isn't an option for everyone.
Re:Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
by dancek on Sunday March 31, 2019 @04:16AM
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When I read soul destroying I was certain the punchline is that you'd later started cycling, making commutes both enjoyable and beneficial. Alas, I was wrong.
Re:Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
by TeMPOraL on Sunday March 31, 2019 @01:58PM
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> you'd later started cycling, making commutes both enjoyable and beneficial
Some times of the year (in many places, half or less), and only if you have showers in your office.
Re:Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
by dancek on Sunday March 31, 2019 @03:36PM
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YMMV. I live in Finland, and I ride a bike almost every day of the year. Last winter the temperatures went below -20˚C and I still took the bike, and enjoyed it. Granted there are maybe three months a year when it takes dedication. And yes you do need a shower unless you have an electric bike.
Re:Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
by quickthrower2 on Sunday March 31, 2019 @06:54AM
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8 miles in 1 hour? I’d take up running because it’s be quicker at a not too unreasonable pace.
I spent 5 years making a 1 hour (each way) commute by car, a distance of 8 miles (also each way). It was soul destroying! Wasting 2 hours of my life every workday just felt so meaningless!
Eventually I moved out of the city to a small town 10 miles out of the city, and only then did I realise just how awful it had been. I'm now lucky enough to work from home 3 days a week and work 1 day in the office - and it's only a 20-25 minute drive.