Zip Code Discrimination December 14, 2010

The Green Commuter www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. In today’s ultra-competitive job market, job seekers are spending extra time making sure their resume is polished, perfect, and a great representation of who they are and what they could bring to a company. If this sounds like you, it is a good guess that you [...]

The More You Drive, The Less You Thrive September 27, 2010

10 Simple Solutions to Stress: How to Tame Tension And Start Enjoying Your Life www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. Everyone is familiar with the stresses of driving in rush hour. Drivers weaving in and out of traffic, people paying more attention to their cell phones or make-up than the road, and the constant stopping [...]

Vacation or Staycation: Keeping a Perspective on Work/Life Balance August 18, 2010

The Great American Staycation: How to Make a Vacation at Home Fun for the Whole Family (and Your Wallet!) www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. Dealing with the stress of working in today’s economy day in and day out is exhausting. The recession has left many companies shorthanded, and those who are employed often have [...]

What’s your Driving Personality? July 19, 2010

Professional Driving Techniques: The Essential Guide to Operating a Motor Vehicle with Confidence and Skill www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. How would you rate your driving habits? Are you a diligent commuter or a little too courageous behind the wheel. Like most drivers, our driving habits are largely dictated by our commute. As an [...]

Summer Road Warriors June 22, 2010

Summer in Connecticut: A Positively Connecticut Book www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. Summer is officially here and for the extreme commuter, you know what’s coming next… 1) Increased congestion to our highways and byways, as everyone hits the road for summer vacation. 2) Higher gas prices (of course). First let’s tackle higher gas prices. [...]

Making the most out of the daily commute June 8, 2010

The 25 Best Time Management Tools & Techniques: How to Get More Done Without Driving Yourself Crazy www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. Just because you’re stuck on a commuter train for 3 hours a day, doesn’t mean that you can’t be productive. Here are some tips to help you pass the time… Time spent [...]

The worst commute in the world…. May 24, 2010

The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. How much time do you waste commuting to work? It’s probably a lot more than you think. And, unfortunately, you’re not alone, as misery definitely loves company when it comes to the nightmare commute, which transcends both borders [...]

Lose the commute or the job? May 13, 2010

The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. In a recent poll, a majority of working professionals stated that they would consider finding a job closer to their home due to rising gas prices, even if it means leaving their current [...]

To commute or not…. May 4, 2010

Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. In a recent New Yorker blog post it was stated that “Roughly one out of every six American workers commutes more than forty-five minutes, each way. People travel between counties the way they used to travel between neighborhoods. The number of commuters [...]

How to Survive a Stressful Commute April 27, 2010

Stress Reduction for Busy People: Finding Peace in an Anxious World www.commuterswap.net – Work Closer. Live More. “Let’s face it one of the most stressful activities we do can be driving. Rather it’s the daily commute to work, drop-off and pick-up at our children’s schools or trying to maneuver the mall parking lot on a [...]