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To think I could walk to work and back in nicer weather?

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NapQueen · 13/02/2017 00:33

New job is, according to Google maps, 2.3 miles away and the estimated walking time is 53mins.

It's a nice walk there, downhill to the riverside then along and up a little at the end. Obviously the walk home would be harder!

Anyone walk a distance like this?

Nb am hideously bad at cycling so that's a no go!

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omnishamblesssssssssssssss · 13/02/2017 08:20

Audio books and catching up with your mum on the phone are possible

omnishamblesssssssssssssss · 13/02/2017 08:22

Skerry. What a shame she has such a fast paced life. Where is the time for her just to be?

Iamastonished · 13/02/2017 08:22

"Because it is easy to earn money at home. Easy peasy.""

So, please can you enlighten us how to do it.

Although I wouldn't want to work from home as I prefer a change of scenery and people. Working from home can be quite isolating.

FrancisCrawford · 13/02/2017 08:23

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RedBugMug · 13/02/2017 08:24

Weather in the UK is bad,
it really isn't.
I walk a mile every day (at least) and can count on one hands the times I got properly drenched last year. good coat and shoes keep light rain off.

DevelopingDetritus · 13/02/2017 08:25

Walking is NOT an inefficient way to exercise, what terrible advice.
In bad weather you can wrap up, coat with hood, umbrella.
We all know how much time we spend on social media especially teens, they're the ones that would really benefit from getting out and about, anyway they'll probably still be doing that while walking Hmm.

FrancisCrawford · 13/02/2017 08:25

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Limer · 13/02/2017 08:26

Re getting soaked on the way - I have similar experience to FrancisCrawford

I walked to/from work all year round for over 4 years. I kept a note of when I had to use my umbrella - it worked out at 11% of the time on average.

user1478860582 · 13/02/2017 08:27

Skerry I suspect you're either on a wind up or are really Donald Trump.

However, if you would rather your kids studied in the time it takes to walk to school you're either deluded about how much they study or I feel sorry for your kids. There is far more to life than just earning money or reading school books.

FrancisCrawford · 13/02/2017 08:28

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andpropersteel · 13/02/2017 08:29

I find those things are always quite over generous with time (and I'm a complete dawdler with short legs!), I'd bet it wouldn't take 50-odd minutes.

Even if it does it sounds lovely, you should do it. The way I see it, commuting by car may be quicker but is "wasted time". Walking gives you exercise, headspace, fresh air, outdoors time, and is a great way to chill and let go after work.

skerrywind · 13/02/2017 08:29

Working from home can be quite isolating.

I prefer to choose the people I mix with rather than have them forced upon me.

ApocalypseNowt · 13/02/2017 08:30

I really want to know how it's easy peasy to earn money at home Skerry....

CMF1812 · 13/02/2017 08:30

I walk 1.5 miles to work every day. completely doable even in winter/bad weather, just need a decent coat and change of footwear! I enjoy the walk - it's one of my only chances to be alone and think!

londonrach · 13/02/2017 08:33

Seriously someone doesnt drive to save a 10 minute walk. Surely finding parking takes longer. Op before dd and whilst pregnant with her i walked to the train station (15-20 minutes) took three or two trains (time not important on this thread)and at other end walked to the clinic (20-25 minutes). This set me up for the day. In the 3 years of doing that ive only been slightly wet once when a car spashed me. Its doable and enjoyable as well as good for your health and environment. Wouldnt need the gym!

DevelopingDetritus · 13/02/2017 08:33

Everytime the bus goes past they all look miserable packed in like sardines I agree, when I do use the bus and it's packed out, I can't wait to get off, makes me feel all closed in. Plus the bus goes on a long route, I go the short cut so sometimes beat the bus home. ++ saving money, it's a win win win.

pandarific · 13/02/2017 08:34

This thread is really funny - 95% of the posts positive and encouraging the OP, and then... skerry. Grin

skerrywind · 13/02/2017 08:34

ApocalypseNowt

I have found it easy to work from home. I have had several income streams over the years, I stick now to two, and one takes 80% of my working time- the one I enjoy the most and earns me the most. There are always more opportunities than I can actually do.
My work is flexible, I work 15-20 hours a week and earn £45K a year.

Wheresthattomoibabber · 13/02/2017 08:35

Yes but what do you do Skerry?

Oysterbabe · 13/02/2017 08:35

Cough Juice Plus cough

Gwenhwyfar · 13/02/2017 08:36

More than 40 mins is a bit too much for me to walk both ways. It will get really boring and you'll start hating it, particularly in the winter. I think taking one of the buses and walking the rest of the way is a better option and walking all the way back on sunny days.

DevelopingDetritus · 13/02/2017 08:36

it's one of my only chances to be alone and think! Exactly, I bloody love walking.

skerrywind · 13/02/2017 08:37

I don't mind being the voice of dissent.

It's strange that everyone is so supportive and yet I see very few people walking to work- all in cars and buses- funny that.

FrancisCrawford · 13/02/2017 08:37

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