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I am the first to admit it, I am absolutely spoiled... by my commute.
First job out of law school (a.k.a. job from hell) -- short Circulator ride or a 20 minute walk.
Clerkship -- 10 minute metro ride or ~2 mile/40 minute walk.
Firm job -- first two weeks, 30 minute metro ride; next two years, 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive; past year and a half, 12 minute walk.
Today, I start a new job at a new firm. And I have to drive to work. DRIVE. As in, actually get in a car at least 5 out of 7 days a week. And drive it. During rush hour.
Thankfully, I have a reverse commute, but even under the absolute best of circumstances, it's a 25 minute drive... probably an average of a 35 minute drive... and a real possibility of (gulp) an hour drive with traffic and construction.
Let it be known, I never took walking to work for granted.
I'm intrigued that you changed jobs in this legal market. I'd love to find something else.
Posted by: Jodifur | September 2, 2010 2:02 PM
Sorry, I know what an amazing perk that can be. I have spent so many years crossing the river, I have forgotten what it is like to have an easy/non commute. I find Audiobooks help.
Posted by: Corey Feldman | September 1, 2010 1:20 PM