According to U.S. News & World Report, the average American commutes 33 miles per day to and from work. With rising gas prices nationwide, saving every mile helps. Using public transportation can save time, stress and money. Avoiding daily traffic jams not only reduces the time of your commute, but reduces the stress of sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for hours on end. Many public transportation commuters use the time on the train, bus or railcar to read the daily newspaper, pay bills or enjoy their favorite magazines.
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Many people who have tried working from home have found that their productivity and work suffered. Many new parents have tried working at home as a solution to their child care dilemma. Also, with the increasing number of baby boomers in ill health, many people have chosen to work at home to help care for aged or infirm parents. Workers with certain disabilities may find that working from home is the best solution to avoid travel and access problems. Finally, some careers, such as freelance writing, may require that an employee work independently out of an office. Renting office space may be too expensive or inconvenient for a freelance employee, so working from home may be the best solution. Whatever the reason, working at home may present challenges that working in an office or other workplace did not.
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All employees know that “time is money.” Shortening your daily commute is therefore one way to save time, energy and money. No one wants to sit in traffic on the way home after a long day at work. Your boss certainly does not want you to come in late after wasting valuable time in a traffic jam. Consider your commute when looking for employment. For assistance, find links to jobs in states with the longest average commutes and shortest average commutes, measured in minutes. The combined average commute for the United States was 25.1 minutes per day according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American FactFinder.
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Believe it or not, most people like their jobs. Almost every job has something to like about it, from company perks to a feeling of achievement at an important job well done. But there are problems associated with working, especially with full-time jobs. Time constraints seem to keep people with full-time jobs constantly on the go, regardless of their home and family situations.
Parents who have full-time jobs especially report feeling a time crunch. While the traditional full-time job is approximately 40 hours per week, many workers today either feel pressure from management to work longer hours, or they simply cannot complete all their tasks within that time. The average work week for many full-time employees is longer than 40 hours, especially if you consider the amount of time dedicated to commuting or after-hour work functions.
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If you love the outdoors and are environmentally conscious, you may consider earth-friendly living very important. The issue of global warming is on everyone’s mind these days. MSN.com compiled a list of America’s 10 greenest cities for those of us who want to keep the earth blooming. If you are in the middle of a job search right now, take a look at these bright spots to help find a city that matches your desire to be environmentally friendly. A better job awaits in one of these beautiful metropolises.
1. Austin, Texas
Austin has taken a proactive approach in developing green energy power sources. Austin also leads the rest of the United States in wind power and biodiesel production. The city hopes to soon convert some of its vehicles to hybrids. Local leadership has developed plans to be the most energy-efficient city in the nation by 2015. If you are looking for a zero net-energy capable home for your family, come to Austin, where all newly built homes will meet that standard in the next few years
2. Berkeley, California
Berkeley has a high population density, but area residents have used this fact to their advantage in their efforts to expand pedestrian and bike commuting. U.C. Berkeley has helped the area to expand clean-technology and will continue to do so in the coming years.
3. Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts leads the nation in many green initiatives. One area in South Boston soon hopes to generate its own power by utilizing the used cooking oil from area restaurants.
4. Chicago, Illinois
Chicago leads the Midwest in developing recycling programs and other environmentally conscious initiatives. The city promotes green building and buys renewable energy. Millions of visitors and residents utilize the public transportation system, which helps to reduce hazardous emissions.
5. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis has begun to utilize renewable energy and encourage the construction of green buildings. The city has also enacted simple solutions – such as changing how utility fees are charged - to encourage all citizens to reduce their environmental impact.
6. New York, New York
New York uses its population density to its advantage. Only half of New Yorkers have cars and citizens in general use less power than the average American. The city’s proximity to the Atlantic and compact design require that it aid the fight against global warming.
7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia monitored urban sprawl carefully, which allows almost a third of its citizens to commute via public transportation. Over 1,500 Philadelphia residents purchase clean power and the city supports citizens who want to generate their own.
8. Portland, Oregon
Portland has hundreds of miles in bike paths and many citizens who use them. Portland was the first American city (in 1993) to enact a Global Warming Action Plan and continues efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
9. San Francisco, California
San Francisco supports a successful recycling plan but has also introduced a composting program that fuels alternative-energy cars and trucks. San Francisco also became the first city in America to ban the use of petroleum-based plastic shopping bags in grocery stores, opting for biodegradable or paper bags instead.
10. Seattle, Washington
Seattle has encouraged area businesses to aid its environmental efforts via the Seattle Climate Partnership. The city is also spending over $30 million in the coming years to be the best bicycling community in the country.
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