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13 Tips to Make the Most of Your Commute

Stop Thinking of Your Commute as a Gridlocked Prison & Make It Work for You

2. Jump Into the (Car)Pool

Taking the plunge? The car pool experience can range from elevator sterility to the jovial camaraderie of chosen friends, but minus the option to have things your way all the time. So focus instead on details such as who will drive (or will you take turns?). How often will reimbursements be paid and how will amounts be figured and divided? Eating and drinking or library rules? Flexible departures or a wheels up time after which your boarding pass is invalid?

Polite civilities are essential as a ride share is ultimately yet another business transaction minus the weekly specials but with that all important group discount.

 

  • Heather Dugan

    Heather Dugan is a freelance writer/photographer and voice-over/on-camera talent with an international business clientele who specializes in spotlighting the inspiring and often humorous elements of business, family and travel. Her articles … Read more...