It’s my second week in the job, and everyone at work keeps asking me about how I manage the long commute. My answer is that I love it. I’ve traded a long driving commute and horrendous M25 traffic jams for the relatively serene First Class cabin of Southeastern railways. My commute takes me just over an hour-and-a-half from door to door, and I can sit back and relax all the way.

There’s normally plenty of space to spread out and work, if that’s what I want to do. I’ve got my morning routine down pat – grab a latte and a newspaper at 6:50am, jump on the train at 6:56am, read the paper and struggle with the Sudoku, and maybe do a little work if I’m feeling particularly productive. I’m at my desk by 8:30 with absolutely no stress.

How do I deal with the long commute? Easy – it’s the most relaxing part of my day!