Nearly half of workers in Galway who commute are too exhausted to cook when they get home in the evening.
Galway workers are spending more days in the office, with the majority commuting three days a week and the average commute time exceeding one hour a day, according to a recent survey by HelloFresh.
Commuters find that the biggest barrier to preparing dinner after a day in the office is feeling too tired or low on energy (45%).
Another 32% say preparation time is an issue, along with commute time being longer than planned (31%).
Avoiding the grocery shop also plays a significant role, with 27% of workers feeling the effect.
We are finding less time to prepare balanced meals, with 26% saying they are less likely to cook a nutritious meal after their commute, while the average time to sit down for dinner is 6pm.
Speaking on the challenge faced by Irish commuters, Annita Forte, Brand & Marketing Communication Manager at HelloFresh, said that this is becoming a real problem for home cooking.
“As people are back in the office and commuting more than they have in recent years, it’s becoming more difficult to find the time to make dinner from scratch in the evenings, especially if they have other people to cook for in the house.”
“We want to take the pressure off people by making it an easier task to cook balanced meals in the evening.”
