Long commutes - coping with

[mankyspanky]

So do you get used to?

Started a gig a few weeks ago. 60 miles each way so 1 hr-1.15 on a good day to drive. Or 90 mins door to door on the train.
Driving is a lot less hassle and a bit quicker but its knackering me out.

Do you get used to it? Im not as young as I used to be but this is doing me in. Of course, could get train and have once or twice but its hassle.

[scooterscot]

Negotiate some days working off-site?

Used to listening to my German CD's on the commute.

[Paddy]

So do you get used to?

Started a gig a few weeks ago. 60 miles each way so 1 hr-1.15 on a good day to drive. Or 90 mins door to door on the train.
Driving is a lot less hassle and a bit quicker but its knackering me out.

Do you get used to it? Im not as young as I used to be but this is doing me in. Of course, could get train and have once or twice but its hassle.

If you can use the client's car park then drive.
You can use your car to have a lunchtime snooze or if it has tinted windows; a quick wank.

[Paddy]

Negotiate some days working off-site?

Used to listening to my German CD's on the commute.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitlers-Spee.../dp/B001GA80GY

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[scooterscot]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitlers-Spee.../dp/B001GA80GY

Scary when you listen to them, eh? They always begin with 'I passionately believe..', who else uses that turn of phrase?

[original PM]

depends on traffic - is it relatively easy just long or is there a lot of stop/start queueing etc

[vwdan]

depends on traffic - is it relatively easy just long or is there a lot of stop/start queueing etc

Yep, this is everything. I can handle up to about 90 mins if it's actual driving but traffic tests me very quickly.

OP, I did years of long car commutes - I found radio 4 helped as it was engaging. Plus podcasts - especially comedy. Takes some planning but it got me through.

[yasockie]

My commute is 2000+ kms, 7 hours, door to door. Provided there's not ATR strike, computer failure, fog, snow, problem with a plane or plane just being late. Then it can be anywhere up to 24 hours one way.
I only do it 2-4 times a month, but please stop whining.
I think at least a million people in UK endure the commute as long as what you described.

[v8gaz]

Thats not really a long commute, my trip to Edinburgh every day takes longer. Mix between train and car, go 1st class on the train and take advantage of the extras - my train does bacon rolls, newspapers and coffee if you are in 1st class. Get a large old luxury car with a great sound system and play your favourite music in comfort. Listen to radio 4 and learn stuff.

It does get wearing, but the more luxury you can do it in, the longer it takes to become unbearable.

I do find if I can agree to do wednesdays from home it is so much better.

[vwdan]

My commute is 2000+ kms, 7 hours, door to door. Provided there's not ATR strike, computer failure, fog, snow, problem with a plane or plane just being late. Then it can be anywhere up to 24 hours one way.
I only do it 2-4 times a month, but please stop whining.
I think at least a million people in UK endure the commute as long as what you described.

Doing something a couple of times a month isn't really the same at all. In terms of fatigue, I'd much rather stay away.