John is a Software Engineer at Square who was feeling stressed due to his tiring drive from his home in Ormewood Park to his job in Atlantic Station each day. Even though he lived a mere 15 minutes from his office, his car ride had turned into 45 minutes with all the traffic.
Ever since a friend suggested he try taking MARTA to work, John has been hooked and now enjoys a stress-free commute that allows him to read books and bypass traffic.
We recently spoke with John, and he shared all about his experience and how making the switch has improved his life.
When did you start working at Square, and where are you commuting from?
I started working at Square in August 2015, and I commute from Ormewood Park.
What led you to start taking MARTA to work?
I noticed recently that my commute was very stressful. With no traffic, it was 15 minutes, but normally it was taking 45 minutes. There were lots of intersections, most of which were blocked and jam-packed. I was always arriving home from work stressed out.
One day, I was talking with a friend,