"PLEASE, can we have a hybrid Minivan option? They have been selling a Toyota hybrid Minivan in Japan for seven years now. Seven years. It gets 40 miles to the gallon, versus the 16 I get with our Caravan."
This got me thinking about a comment I received on my post about the Changing Perceptions of the Home Office.
Talking about those of us who work from home, RCA said:
"It is time for public and corporate policies to embrace telecommuting. Those of us who do it, at least part of the time, have learned how to make it work, and we are in the forefront of cultural change that is inevitable."
Good point. I agree that the times are changing. Are we work-at-home parents and professionals leading the change?
Like Allison, I wouldn't consider myself "green," but I'm proud of the fact that I work from home and stay off the freeways. With the exception of one client meeting this week, I haven't driven more than 10 miles for about 10 days. This is a stark contrast to the 50 miles a day I drove while living in Los Angeles.
I'm certainly more concerned about the environment because I'm a parent. But I'm also more vigilant about my spending on gas and commodities because I have the luxury--and the challenge--of bringing in my own revenue every month.
It forces me to be more thoughtful about the choices I make for my business and my household.
What about you? How are your choices different now than they were in the corporate world or pre-kid days?
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