A “super commuter” who has been commuting from New York City to his teaching job in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for more than two years, says his weekly routine is so efficient that it’s shorter than the time he took the Long Island Railroad to the Big Island. He claims to be able to feel it. Apple for work.
Susan Miller, a New York City resident, flies to the Midwest every week to teach full-time at the University of Michigan’s School of Business.
“You get to enjoy a different vibe and culture than New York. And flights between New York and Michigan usually take less than two hours,” she said. business insider.
“I sometimes joke that it takes less time to get from my apartment in New York to Ann Arbor, Michigan, than it does to get to Manhattan on the Long Island Railroad during the 23 years I worked there.”
In an “as told” essay written in the first person by the outlet, the educator explained the benefits of the unconventional travel arrangement and tips for making reverse commuting a success.
Since she started making weekly trips in January 2022, Miller has felt better thanks to all the airport sprints and the back and forth between the Big Apple and a well-regarded state school. He said he knows how to maneuver in such places.
“I know how to fly and take Ubers. I also learned how to navigate crowded, noisy spaces quickly. I even feel physically fitter after running through airports so many times. I can say that,” she said.
“You can quickly pack your luggage into a small bag, cutting your arrival time at the airport by minutes. We know how to get around New York City’s intense rush hour, so you can cut down on your commute time.” .”
Miller also noted that she buys her airline tickets far in advance. She had already started her reservations for the fall 2024 semester, so she bought a cheap flight ticket and opened a Delta Air Lines credit card with a 15% discount.
She typically spends $120 to $250 round trip. LIRR’s most expensive monthly pass is $468 in the easternmost region of Long Island.
The instructor told Business Insider that during his stay in the Midwest, he will be staying in a hotel next to the business school and will eat at a friend’s house or eat out because there is no kitchen.
“I know the hotel staff well and it feels like a second home without the upkeep,” Miller said.
Her bizarre travel arraignment comes after she served as a guest speaker at schools for years, dating back to 2007.
In October 2021, Dr. Mary Hinsley, dean of the Ross School of Business, offered Miller a full-time job after she guest-presented several times in class.
Miller was hesitant at first due to the distance, but accepted the offer.
“I think I have the best of both worlds. I teach bright, well-rounded, caring students from all over the world. And then I come home and find New York City exciting and interesting.” You can take advantage of everything there is to do.”
Miller is a graduate of New York University Graduate School of Business and has worked at Colgate, Xerox, American Express, and Warner Bros. He also started other companies.
She pointed out that now that her children are grown, she doesn’t have to worry about childcare anymore and is now able to commute to work super fast, and recommended that people who are capable of raising children should give it a try.
“My super commuter schedule gives me energy and energy, and I don’t see it stopping anytime soon,” she said.
