BasmithartsDec 19, 2022

#weirdcarmastodon #carsofmastodon

Morning everyone. Today's QOTD is a hypothetical inspired by @SinisterBulb . This is my town. Imagine you had to commute 2hrs a day in this. What is your ideal commuter car?

To make it a little more difficult, let's say you work at one of our many big oil and gas firms so an EV is not an option.

Show threadMark  Dec 19, 2022
@Basmitharts @SinisterBulb I would get a different job or work from home.
Show threadjulkinenDec 19, 2022
@SinisterBulb @Mark @Basmitharts Yeah, this is the kind of situation that makes people hate cars and driving. Yet for many it’s reality.
Show threadArtisan LoafDec 19, 2022
@julkinen @SinisterBulb @Mark @Basmitharts yeah it's very much my reality, often 200 miles/day around the M25/south east of england. Hate job, hate driving, but 'get a different job' easier said than done with ££££ cost of living and other personal circumstances.
Show threadMark  Dec 19, 2022
@artisanloaf @julkinen @SinisterBulb @Basmitharts I bought a house within walking distance to a train. I expected to be working in NYC but the work from home revolution happened. I quit my job three years ago and have been running an internet business from home since then. Ive had long transit and bike commutes but won’t put up with a long car commute.
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@Mark @artisanloaf @julkinen @SinisterBulb @Basmitharts Bold move! Well done to you! 👍
Dec 19, 2022 at 5:14pmWeb
Show threadMark  Dec 19, 2022
@ZeKik @artisanloaf @julkinen @SinisterBulb @Basmitharts it was my part time side hustle for years and I had found a way to find enough business to do it full time. I will probably be going back to full time employment plus part time side hustle in the future.