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.
Read the rest of this entry »
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.
Read the rest of this entry »