There have been a lot of people who landed jobs that were far away from their homes and as a result, had to travel quite a bit to reach the office. Especially if it is a person’s first-ever job, they do not have the luxury to be picky and try to work things out. They travel 1-2 hours back and forth and spend very less time at home. This is how life looks like for many people who are just starting out or have financial obligations.
However, a man in Delhi quit his job after the first day because the commute to his office from his home was too long. He claims that he could spend only 3 hours a day at home and travelling back and forth from the office would cost him Rs 5,000 a month. He added that travelling would take him “1.45 hours in the morning and 2-2.5 in the evening”.
“Got a job in a decent company with a decent pay. They wanted people and hired me instantly after some rounds of interview. I got excited as it was my first job but realised it would be too much to travel. I live in northwest part of Delhi (Pink line) and the job was based in ‘Moulsari Avenue’. I wanted the on-site exposure since I’m hella introvert. Upon some calculations I realised I’ll only be at home for 3 hours (considering the office work + commute). Also it would cost around 5k monthy ka for travelling. I can’t relocate (sic),” he wrote.
He asked people online if he was wrong to take such an impulsive decision. Here’s a look at his post on Reddit:
Several people online responded to his post by sharing how they too travel long hours back and forth from the office and it is normal for a lot of professionals. While some agreed that he made an impulsive decision and he should have stuck it out, others suggested renting an apartment near his workplace.
Here’s a look at some of the responses:
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by u/Manmauji_mahatma from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/savage_indian1503 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/Da_Knight_Rider from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/East-Ideal1800 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/Physical_District_36 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/Blue_Eagle8 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/maxemile101 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/homie183 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
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by u/khaab_00 from discussion Quit job the first day.
in delhi
After reading the responses to his story, the guy realized that he indeed made a mistake by quitting so quickly.
“I did wrong. I didn’t know every other person travels this much. I had no one to talk to so I took an impulsive decision. I’ll do better and the next time I will grab any other opportunity I’ll get,” he wrote.
Would you be willing to travel long distances for your job?