If you are commuting downtown during rush hour, being with other human beings is a downside—it’s quite oppressive, actually. And you probably won’t get a seat, which means napping is out, and reading is more of a hassle.
I’m in somewhat of an ideal situation, commute-wise—I work just outside the city and live inside, so I commute in the opposite direction of traffic. But I’ve had to commute downtown occasionally and it’s way more exhausting.
If you are commuting downtown during rush hour, being with other human beings is a downside—it’s quite oppressive, actually. And you probably won’t get a seat, which means napping is out, and reading is more of a hassle.
I’m in somewhat of an ideal situation, commute-wise—I work just outside the city and live inside, so I commute in the opposite direction of traffic. But I’ve had to commute downtown occasionally and it’s way more exhausting.