Hi Mark,
I have applied for jobs solely based on their bikeability, but only when currently employed. When unemployed, my geographic sphere of acceptable commutes has expanded greatly. My feeling is that a person should strive to use minimal resources, but there will be times when compromises need to be made. For example, if you have to get a second car get one that gets decent fuel mileage and continue to do your local errands by bike. If you do get a job that requires a motor vehicle commute, you can still keep looking for that bike commutable job and ditch the car when you find it. Hang in there, Steve _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Evans Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 6:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Bikies] Sort of a Poll Question: priority of bike commuting to jobchoice I reckon I'm preaching to the converted, but I'm curious... I was laid off and been out of work for some time. As I search for a job, I always scope out the location and ability to bike to that location. Obviously, this eliminates things like jobs in Ft. Atkinson or Mt. Horeb or Oregon or whatever. It's getting tough and my partner - who has been very understanding - floated the idea of getting a second car (I sold mine and chose ped/bike/bus commute options) several years ago. Part of me feels like I want to remain committed to a greener, bike friendly lifestyle. By taking some job with a 20-30 mile commute one way feels like I've abandoned that green choice. By choosing a gas-powered vehicle over a bus/bike option I feel like I'd be viewing cycling as more of a hobby than a lifestyle choice. Obviously tough times demand tough choices... but I'm curious about how others feel. Have you made employment choices based on the ability to reach work via sustainable methods? MArk Evans -- Follow Wheels for Winners on FACEBOOK <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=734289628&v=wall&ref=profile#%21/pag es/Wheels-for-Winners/168983346461729> Papa <http://personalpages.tds.net/%7Emstuartev/MSEvans_Prints/Papa_Wheelies_Prin t_Shop.html> Wheelie's Prints Check out My Prints for Sale At <http://www.etsy.com/shop/mstuartev> Etsy
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