If you have ever travelled to work (preferably Gurgaon or Noida) by car, you would've noticed that there are windows of time when unbearable traffic collects.
After travelling the route to Gurgaon for almost 2 years now, I have come to a conclusion - there are different leagues of people who choose different windows of time to travel which according to me clearly defines their work ethic.
(A tiny disclaimer here: these are purely my thoughts and I take full responsibility if you get pissed off, remember exceptions are what keep us going)
So which league do you fall in?
1. The early risers - Look around your workplace, identify that one person who reaches work early and complains about it all day. I'm sure you recognised more than one! Now, these early risers are the ones who would like to believe that they are the smartest as they beat the morning traffic and reach work first. Hats off guys, you have cracked the traffic dilemma but trust me you aren't leaving before the entire work gets over in the evening! These people generally never take risks and are very comfortable watching other people work hard.
2. The peak commuters - this group actually knows that it's going to be real crowded in that 8-8:30 am time window when everyone is rushing to get to work at half 9 but that does not deter their determination to choose that very time to travel. Even at work, you can recognise them easily - always there in a group discussion saying exactly what other people are saying just a little differently!
3. The smart-lazy combo - this league is close to my heart as it chooses the 'sweet spot' to travel after months of clear observation and detailed analysis of its route. You know there is that time in the morning when the 'peak commuters' have left and the 'late crawlers' have yet not considered leaving. That is the 'sweet spot' - they might be a few minutes delayed at work but take the least time to reach. Even at work, I'm sure you have those who are always on top of things, yeah? See them. Salute them.
4. The late crawlers - trust me, let's get over the fact that people who come real late to work are cool and actually have a life. The truth is - they always 'think' they will make it on time and eventually succumb to fate. You might beat the peak traffic but honey, you were never competing! So think of those people at work who always think the deadlines work according to them and not the organisation, keep your hand on their shoulders and say - 'it's okay' when they come late. See their reaction - it's priceless
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