I did some napkin math on saved time. commute: So my "commute" is only 5 minutes, yes a short walk from home. But still, I work 240 days a year, so that's 240

I did some napkin math on saved time. commute: So my "commute" is only 5 minutes, yes a short walk from home. But still, I work 240 days a year, so that's 240 * 5 min * 2 = 2400 minutes saved, or 40 hours a year. A full workweek! Imagine if my commute was 30 minutes each way? That would come to 240 hours / year, or 6 full workweeks - just getting to and from work. After just over 8 years, you've spent a full year on travel. Insane. transportation: I walk or bike to work, so no big deal for me - but my collogue has a 1 hour commute each way, around 44 miles. That's 88 miles of driving every day. When he switched form gas to EV vehicle, he saved a bit over $5k in fuel, as he could charge for free at work. But you still have repairs, maintenance and what not. Those that drive ICE vehicles can save tens of thousands in fuel costs by working remote from home. chores and housework: I was amazed how much I got done at home during lunch. Spent 5-10 mins eating, then do whatever needs to be done in the house. The weekends got much more freed up. I'm probably forgetting some points.