IF you move to Anna's for the duration, why not talk to a letting agent about getting some rental income during the games? You could probably make a packet.
The Government has committed to civil servants making 50% fewer journeys on public transport to/from & in London during the Olympics. They are promoting homeworking, and there is chat about giving us the opportunity to work in offices outwith London, but also they generally are asking that we try to avoid using public transport at peak times. This might mean starting and finishing later or earlier.
As I work in Westminster, I don't know many people who live within walking or even cycling distance of the office. I live more than 30 miles away, and even forgoing the underground or bus part of my journey in London isn't really feasible as it would probably add about an hour to the three hours a day I already spend commuting.
I plan to work from home as much as is sensible during the Olympics but I know that my Department's IT infrastructure will be strained by the number of people planning to do this - and I wonder if this is what they are getting at here?
My company are asking our staff to do the same while the Olympics are on. While I was looking the holiday request report today, I noticed a lot of holiday being booked by those living in or commuting into London.
So will most Londoners just go away on holiday during the Olympics?
My department has signed up to this, but refer to it as a commitment to "positive change" to commuter journeys. Why they couldn't use the word "reduce" I have no idea.
I am not changing my work patterns. Mainly because the games won't make much difference to my usual journey times, but also because I object on principle to being told what to do when I'm off the clock.
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I mean I might work from home or move to Anna's for a couple of months - but that is because I live within walking distance of the Olympic site...
But if the internet is unusable then how do they think I can telework?
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As I work in Westminster, I don't know many people who live within walking or even cycling distance of the office. I live more than 30 miles away, and even forgoing the underground or bus part of my journey in London isn't really feasible as it would probably add about an hour to the three hours a day I already spend commuting.
I plan to work from home as much as is sensible during the Olympics but I know that my Department's IT infrastructure will be strained by the number of people planning to do this - and I wonder if this is what they are getting at here?
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So will most Londoners just go away on holiday during the Olympics?
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I am not changing my work patterns. Mainly because the games won't make much difference to my usual journey times, but also because I object on principle to being told what to do when I'm off the clock.
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