Ahem…(Stepping on my soapbox)
Lately I have been seriously thinking of downsizing the entire family. No, I know you are thinking “Hi kids. Due to economic conditions, we are going to have to let one of you go.” No, it is not that at all. This is more like telling all of the debt collectors and people wanting money (mortgage company, utilities, vehicle credit companies) to go get duct taped.
I do fairly well when it comes to money, but what is it worth? Is it worth my sanity? Maybe. Is it worth my health? I do other things to hurt my health. Is it worth it to miss out on my child growing up? Not so much. Don’t get me wrong, I like money. I also like relaxing and that doesn’t happen terribly often.
By the time I arrive home, I am so tired that I really don’t feel like doing anything with anyone. I upload my post, eat dinner, and then head to bed. I am drained after the workday surrounded by the 2 hour commute into the office, and the 2 hour commute home. However, on Fridays I look forward to having my own time at home and not having to answer (as much) to the man. Fridays are especially good since I started riding the train. The immense amounts of alcohol consumed could rival the Astrodome and relax me rather rapidly.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). Why do we really need to go to an office anymore? Why can’t I live in San Francisco and work in Chicago? With telecommuting, web conferencing, mobile networking, everyone should be able to work anywhere. Of course there are exceptions to this rule like, restaurants, retail stores, construction, and trash collectors (especially trash collectors), but for the most part, commercial companies with their giant skyscrapers aren’t really necessary anymore.
Think this out for a moment. The amount of gas consumed to take everyone into and out of the city has to be measured in billions of gallons per year. The amount of money spent to repair and widen roads for all of this traffic is also measured in billions. The cost for the space in all of these buildings is measured in billions. The wasted labor hours for people to commute…you get the idea.
Why not let me live in a small, low property value town anywhere I want. You could probably pay me LESS as long as I didn’t have to leave. For those people who feel they can’t work at home, they could have an office right in town. The technology age has arrived. It was originally intended to make the work you do easier so you have time for yourself. Instead, the companies add more to your plate.
Let’s take back the original intent. The companies should allow for permanent telecommuting and satellite office space. Help promote a work life balance. Are you with me?!
(this is when you agree...and clap...and if you emphatically agree, dance)
Thank you (stepping off my soapbox)
Did you know…
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served first class.
I do fairly well when it comes to money, but what is it worth? Is it worth my sanity? Maybe. Is it worth my health? I do other things to hurt my health. Is it worth it to miss out on my child growing up? Not so much. Don’t get me wrong, I like money. I also like relaxing and that doesn’t happen terribly often.
By the time I arrive home, I am so tired that I really don’t feel like doing anything with anyone. I upload my post, eat dinner, and then head to bed. I am drained after the workday surrounded by the 2 hour commute into the office, and the 2 hour commute home. However, on Fridays I look forward to having my own time at home and not having to answer (as much) to the man. Fridays are especially good since I started riding the train. The immense amounts of alcohol consumed could rival the Astrodome and relax me rather rapidly.
This brings me to my point (as I almost always have one). Why do we really need to go to an office anymore? Why can’t I live in San Francisco and work in Chicago? With telecommuting, web conferencing, mobile networking, everyone should be able to work anywhere. Of course there are exceptions to this rule like, restaurants, retail stores, construction, and trash collectors (especially trash collectors), but for the most part, commercial companies with their giant skyscrapers aren’t really necessary anymore.
Think this out for a moment. The amount of gas consumed to take everyone into and out of the city has to be measured in billions of gallons per year. The amount of money spent to repair and widen roads for all of this traffic is also measured in billions. The cost for the space in all of these buildings is measured in billions. The wasted labor hours for people to commute…you get the idea.
Why not let me live in a small, low property value town anywhere I want. You could probably pay me LESS as long as I didn’t have to leave. For those people who feel they can’t work at home, they could have an office right in town. The technology age has arrived. It was originally intended to make the work you do easier so you have time for yourself. Instead, the companies add more to your plate.
Let’s take back the original intent. The companies should allow for permanent telecommuting and satellite office space. Help promote a work life balance. Are you with me?!
(this is when you agree...and clap...and if you emphatically agree, dance)
Thank you (stepping off my soapbox)
Did you know…
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served first class.
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