Had to pick between the 6 AM express and the 8 AM local for my commute

I started a new job in Chicago last month and had to choose between the 6 AM express train that gets me there in 35 minutes flat or the 8 AM local that takes almost an hour and twenty minutes with all the stops. I went with the express because I figured I'd just get used to waking up early. But after three weeks of dragging myself out of bed at 4:45 AM, I switched to the local and honestly it's way better. The local has this old guy who tells stories about the history of each station we pass through, and I actually look forward to the ride now. Has anyone else picked convenience over a better experience and regretted it?

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blairm353mo ago

Oh man, "this old guy who tells stories" is amazing. I’d trade a faster commute for that in a heartbeat. My commute is dead quiet and I’d kill for some random history lessons. Instead I just zone out and spill coffee on myself like a total mess. Half the time I don’t even remember the ride home. You made the right call. Better to show up a little groggy but with a good story than fast and miserable.

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lunaw723mo ago

Friend of mine @blairm35 had a similar bus guy who taught him how to haggle at flea markets.

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