Planning Your New Commute
Even though employers are showing increasing flexibility for some remote work, much of New Zealand is back in the office on a regular basis. A return to the office means a return to commuting, and few things have the potential to impact your life like your daily grind.
A good commute has the power to set the day in the right direction and to clear the mind after a long day.
What can you do to prepare for the commute you’ll have once you land in NZ?
Make your commute a central part of your home/neighbourhood search. Lean on local knowledge, like your Mobile Advisor, to create a search based in reality. For example, maybe there is long-term construction planned along a route that would otherwise look optimal. Or maybe the ferry schedule looks amazing...except that it’s frequently impacted by weather. Or maybe a train line is just about to start serving a new neighbourhood that would be perfect for you and your family.
Have a clear idea of what you want. Do you want to multi-task your commute by combining it with exercise or time for reading on the bus? Do you have a strong preference for driving or public transport? Would particular scenery inspire you? Do you simply want to spend as little time as possible commuting? It’s helpful to know your preferences, including what’s too close to work and what’s an unacceptably long commute for you.
Adjust your expectations to fit the scale of your new home. You may be used to spending an hour or more commuting across a major metropolitan area, but you’re unlikely to need to spend that much time getting into any city in New Zealand. Instead, your Mobile Advisor can help you find the lifestyle you want much closer to your place of work.
With your clear preferences and open mind powered by Mobile’s local knowledge, you’ll soon be settled into the routine you may have been craving during these unprecedented times.
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