Sarvar Aliyev:
Section B
Economic Naturalism Paper
Why do people choose to work in places that are close to their homes and why is this beneficial for them?
Finding a job has always been a very complicated issue and there are a lot of factors that affect our decision whether in which location we have to work. We can be happy enough if we are offered a job which is close to our home, and usually workers prefer to work in firms or factories close to their home. There are many reasons for that and it is helpful for people to work in places which are close to their homes. Working close to home will avoid morning rush, save our time, save our money, increase competitiveness among markets, make us more energetic, productive and cheerful at work. When we are thinking of changing our job or currently looking for a new job, these benefits have to be taken into consideration as working close to home will make people’s life much easier.
First of all, It will avoid morning rush. Morning rush may be experienced both before we leave our house and on the route of a long commute. Working close to home means not having to navigate the highway during rush time, when traffic is jammed and being late is daily possibility. Next, we will save our time. When the firm or factory in which workers work are far for them, workers will waste their time on the ways and it will cause them to arrive their office late. Going to work and getting stuck for a long time in traffic crushes every day will waste a substantial a...
... middle of paper ...
...e more time to work and to be more productive. When we work close to home, if we are tied up putting in overtime working on a particular project or deadline , we will still arrive home earlier than we would with a long commute. If we work close to home we can spend our lunch breaks at home, eating healthy food and saving unnecessary costs on unhealthy takeaways. By not eating fast food, not only will it benefit us by keeping our figure but the walk from home to work and vice versa will also help us to keep a healthy lifestyle and avoid obesity. This is the positive externality of working close to home.
In conclusion, living close to our jobs has many advantages so if we are thinking of accepting a job that is a long way from home, we have better reconsider in view of the above reasons.
It has been said that the grass is always greener on the other side. Being excited about the newness and challenges of a new place may not enable it to stay green for a lifetime, but the new place is a great place to spend the next four years. So even though I lived my whole high school life in one city where there were no actual problems, it still was time for me to move where there were new experiences.
to live as near as possible to where work is more likely to be found.
Many households who work in Irvine found it nearly impossible to buy or rent homes in Irvine. This not only affects the current economics of the city but the future as well. Many young educated professionals are faced with the choice to either move out of state or continue to work in Irvine but live in the Inland Empire areas of Riverside and San Bernardino where housing is much more affordable. However, this causes greater strains on the existing regional transportation system and longer commutes (Eliason and Trauth 2006).
...mpensation for transport is less severe on the consumer's budget. Consequently, Americans who save more money will also be able to better afford the costs of living, which reduces homelessness, a large problem in the U.S.
...nd in very different parts of the country. My experience points to the fact that one is not better than the other…simply different. Both the city and the country have great things to offer, and they both have disadvantages; it all depends on what a person is looking for in their life.
Telecommuting has positives and negatives psychologically. Some positives include staying home with children; more free time, and making your own schedule, etc. Some say that looks very inviting. Many people, employees and managers, don't look at the negatives (no set times, difficulty communicating, being looked upon as a slacker, no face to face contact and so on) before they volunteer for their chance at freedom.
Similarly, most mornings, before I had a home office I worked from either the kitchen table, or the couch. Aside from feeling ache-y from sinking into the couch cushions all day, I felt a serious lack of motivation. This is where I used to come to relax and unwind when I'd get home from an actual office, it wasn't an environment that was conducive to good work (or good posture).
My preferred cultural location is an advantage because I am given more freedom rights than other cultures in the world. Living in America would be more confortable living in compared to other counties and cultures because American society is what I’ve always been familiar with.
Living and growing up in a small town is better than doing so in a big city.
Whatever I do I want to be where it's warm. If it's a football team I want to live where its warm. If I was to do any of the other things I think it would need to be warm also. If was ever to open a restaurant it w...
The workplace today goes beyond just the walls and ceilings that surround an office environment or office building. According to the International Telework Association and Council, 44.4 million Americans worked from home at least part of the time in 2004, up 7.5% from just on year earlier (Earthweb, 2005). Though it may be very convenient to work from home, the choice can bring its own set of problems. There are financial reasons, efficiencies, and even managing time are just a few to name that bring about many challenges and issues that any remote employee would face in that type of work environment.
What is telecommuting, and why would anyone want to either be employed by or employ others to work from their home? The telecommuting employees are “Salaried employees of an organization replace or modify the commute by working at home or a location closer to home than the regular workplace, generally using ICT to support productivity and communication with the supervisor, co-workers, clients, and other colleagues.” (Hoang, Nickerson, Beckman, & Eng, 2008) and according to studies 47 percent of telecommuting workers report that they are more productive while working from home due to a lessening of stress and increased satisfaction in their career - while their employers glean the benefit of saving 63 percent of the cost of absenteeism and save thousands of dollars annually over traditionally employed workers. (Potter, 2003) While some may say that in order to function properly in a workplace you have to be in the workplace, with minor adjustments in technology on both the employer’s and employee’s part telecommuting has become a proven, viable way for businesses to function profitably while their workforce remains able to reduce the stress of commuting on their personal and family lives.
One major issue affecting many people trying to make the decision on where to live is their quality of life in either extreme. Health, education, transportation are three major concerns that many consider. In a city, pollution surrounds you wherever you step whether on the streets of a busy financial district or on the lawn of a large park. Pollution could possibly cause health problems later in life. In the country, pollution is scarce. Fresh air, rolling green hills, a few pieces of litter here and there but pretty much everything is clean, and wow! No smog, you can see the stars! In the country, childhood education, kindergarten through twelfth grade, is significantly better than in a large city; smaller class sizes and larger budgets create excellent learning environments. In cities, public schools are often plagued with very large classes packed into small spaces. Teachers with low pay, and little or no dedication are thrown into classrooms to teach, resulting in poor education. Transportation is very accessible in city environments. Public transportation, by way of subways, busses and ferries, are cheap and easy ways of getting around a metropolis, whether going out to work, school, or for a night on the town. In the country, everyone needs to have access to his or her own vehicle. A commute to work or school is about an average of forty-five minutes!
...ll one advantage and this is petrol stations. The Tesco “Clare Hall” has a petrol station and prices there are always lower than usual.
Living at home students are more likely to eat healthier foods, freshly cooked meals in a kitchen at home that is better for their budget and better for their bodies. Staying at home provides having particular household tasks and broad accountability for the room the student stays in. Another thing about staying at home is personal hygiene, it is nonpublic and you can spend all the time you want without worrying about others. Staying at home assurances the fact that tuition will be cheaper than another state and you can get involved in all the activities you want while still feeling comfortable. Although staying at home involves a lot of errands, it also provides more offers personal space and the opportunity to relax, study or work any time of the