I arrived on campus at 7:58 today, and drove to the West Annex lot where I usually park. There were no spots available. This happens sometimes, so I simply drove on. I drove down the street, looking for street spots, nothing. On to Mem Drive...nothing. Back to West Annex...nothing. Mem Drive...nothing. Street...nothing. Around and around and around. By now it's 8:20, and I had decided it was time to sneak into another lot. Unfortunately, this was the day that they actually had someone monitoring it. ARGH. So I parked at a meter, which will expire at 10:25, before 10:30 end of my class.
So do I leave midclass to feed the meter? Leave class early? Just risk it?
I pay $567 a year to park here. I should not have to put up with this crap.
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But she needs to get to work after class, and work is not accessible by public transportation.
You're right that when you pay that much, you should have a more or less guaranteed spot. Doesn't your payment get your a green permit?
I am a huge proponent of both public transportation and especially walking; I walk to Fenway Park from my condo, a good four miles.
However, what you are proposing is simply impossible. The ride from Charlestown to MIT is 48 minutes (http://mbta.com. Not going to put my address online, but trust me)
As for my boss, he has been very lenient. I worked from home often last term, but my current project is filled with meetings. With the public transportation option, I would be losing an extra two hours out of my day, which I simply cannot afford. Yes, today sucked, but it was still only 30 minutes total, 45 with the drive over (which was also longer than usual).
Best option is to start your own company, focusing on consulting for cats regarding cereal selection, do it from home. Sell the car altogether.
You guys crack me up =D
Traffic is the bane of my existence. I become a mean, horrible person behind the wheel (meaner? more horrible?)
I really wish I could work in the city so I could walk or take the T to work. And shop at Filene's Basement all day long!
Hmm...maybe cereal and dental floss...
Good logic...unless the car is paid for, which mine is =).
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