Originally Posted by
3rsager
My wife and I work at the same location 17 km from home, taking 1.5 hours per day. We have ridden a tandem everyday for 3 years until exactly 1 year ago. Fortunately, we have jobs that can be done online. I have missed the ride more than the office. My health has decreased and I really miss the mental break while riding. Anyone else consider the commute as part of your mental health?
I think the commute helps me both mentally and physically. The ride in is just enough exercise to wake my body and mind up. Without that I feel groggy the first few hours at work. The ride back helps me unwind.
My job requires me to be physically present. Personally, I'm happy with that. Trying to work from home would probably drive me crazy. At least at first it would.