Commuting to work is something that is usually all waste of car expense and a waste of the drivers time. Unless you drive a taxi, but or delivery truck, chances are you are not paid to drive in traffic. Millions and millions of people now run a business or sideline out of their residences. It is about as much as a free ride as most people are going to get.
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You can have a business with no extra house payments or extra rent, increase in utility costs is minimal at best, taxes are reduced and if you get a second wind in the evening or on the weekend, you don't have far to go to put in an extra hour or two in your business. And if the weather is bad, you can stay at home and work your phone.