One of the best times I spent working is when I lived a 15 minute Caltrain ride, and a 15 minute walk from my work in Mountain View. I could, and often did, mak

One of the best times I spent working is when I lived a 15 minute Caltrain ride, and a 15 minute walk from my work in Mountain View. I could, and often did, make the drive in half the the time for less money, but not driving also meant no time lost in traffic, waiting for other people, or dealing with all the risks of driving. Afterwards, I moved to Houston where driving is mandatory. Even though my commute wasn't as long and I worked more remotely, my mood and life satisfaction took a fairly large downturn.