One thing a lot of us complain about when it comes to working in the office is the commute.
Whether it be a 20-minute train journey, a 30-minute bus, or a 40-minute walk, we all love to complain about it.
But imagine if you had to jump on a plane every time you went to work?
Beyond the realms of possibilities for a lot of us, but that’s exactly one woman’s from of transport for the work commute.
Sophia Celentano went viral on TikTok last summer after sharing with her followers how she got to her internship at the time.
We all know how expensive renting is, so much so, Sophia took the idea of commuting to a whole new level.
Sophia had to be on the east coast, in particular New Jersey, for her internship, but rent continues to well and truly spiral.
So, the TikToker saved a bunch of cash by getting a plane to work every week instead.
Speaking to Business Insider, Sophia explained a little more about why she went through all the hassle of taking a plane to her internship every single week.
After receiving the offer from Ogilvy, Sophia said it was her ‘initial instinct’ to just commute to the offices as there was only one mandatory day a week where she needed to be physically in.
She explained: “From my perspective, I didn’t really see it worth getting a really expensive place by the office if I was only needing to be there for eight hours of the week.
“I guess I never really saw super-commuting as a daunting thing.”
It’s certainly some commute. (TikTok/@sophiacelentano48)
Sophia proceeded to share a rundown of her morning routine: “When I first started, I’d get up at like 3am to get ready for the plane ride, but now I wake up around 3:30am or 3:45am.
“I do my makeup and hair first, put on my business casual outfit, and then I get my bag ready. I usually pack a lunch, some comfortable clothes, and then bring a coffee to go.”
She usually ended up leaving the house ‘around 4:30am’ and arriving at the airport around ‘5am’.
“I have TSA PreCheck so the airport security line really only takes five to 10 minutes,” the woman continued. “I’m usually at my gate by around 5:15 am, which is exactly when boarding starts.”
When off the flight, Sophia called an Uber ‘right away’ and made it to the office ‘usually around 8:30 or 8:45am’ right in time to start her full 9-5 workday.
When the day’s work was finito, Sophia simply hopped on a plane straight back home, landing ‘around 11pm’ in either Charleston, where her parents live, or Richmond, Virginia, where her boyfriend lived.
“The next day, because I work remote, I’m able to sleep in a bit so that helps a lot,” she added. “I don’t have to wake up until around 8am to start work.”
Possibly the longest commute you’ve ever heard. (TikTok/@sophiacelentano48)
While she admitted it can be a ‘tiresome commute’, Sophia said it’s definitely ‘worth it’.
And the money?
Well, Sophia explained to those who are curious about her jet-setting lifestyle that super-commuting is all about striking a healthy work-life balance.
She said: “A lot of people are interested in how much money I’m saving. I book my flights about three to four weeks out so they’re pretty cheap.
“My flights are around $100 there and back and then I pay about $100 for Ubers between the office and airport. If I lived in the New York City or New Jersey area, I’d be spending thousands of dollars a month on rent alone.”
While she understands it may not ‘work for everyone’, Sophia explained: I feel like I’ve gotten used to the whole hustle of traveling every week and it really doesn’t bother me.
“If anything, I really look forward to it. I love being at the airport. I love the adventure of it. I think it’s really nice to be able to wake up in one city and then start my workday in another.”