Being met with some opposition to being a commuter while looking for employment. It seems future employers are hesitant to take on a qualified employee because they don't have "reliable transportation." I have great interviews, one of the topics always involves my quitting last year to go on a bike tour. They inevitably ask "What will you do in the winter?" I usually shrug and say "Ride my bike." I've been doing this for over a decade, only recently have I been car free for over a year.

Jobs I have had in the past, have always had coworkers who are impressed that I commute and say things we've all heard. I've been labeled "hard core" and have inspired others to get on a bike and commute, not as often as I do, but they're doing it. It's fun to have some fellow biker pull up at a light or pass on the greenway and share I'm the reason they're commuting.

Maybe there's some prejudice for someone just quitting to ride the summer and if I would do it again (I would, and may). But even using temp services I've had difficulty finding anything better than part time.

Is it me or is it the climate of the Country?