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Man sits on Delhi Metro floor with laptop after getting call from boss: 'Job that doesn't give you freedom'
A Delhi Metro passenger opened his laptop and started working inside a crowded coach after a manager’s call.
A post shared on Sunday showing a man working inside a packed Delhi Metro coach has gone viral on social media, sparking conversations about work culture and hustle in urban India.
The image, shared on X by a user with the handle @kuxh101, captures a crowded compartment of the Yellow Line, where a man can be seen sitting on the floor with his laptop open on his lap while holding a phone in his other hand.
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According to the user, the man appeared to spring into action after receiving a work call. Sharing the image, the user wrote, "saw this guy in the metro. got a call from his manager and immediately opened his laptop, sat on the floor, and started finishing his work."
The post quickly gained traction online, crossing over 1.6 million views and drawing a flurry of reactions from social media users.
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Internet divided over hustle culture
While some users praised the man’s dedication, others raised concerns about work pressure and boundaries. Many comments reflected a mix of admiration, humour, and criticism.
Reacting to the viral post, one user wrote, "This is dedication at another level. Respect." Another commented, "Or maybe this is what toxic work culture looks like in real life." A third user said, "Job that doesn't give you freedom."
Another comment read, "Manager ne call kiya aur bhai ne turant office bana liya." One user remarked, "This is both inspiring and worrying at the same time." Another added, "People are doing everything just to keep up with expectations."
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Some users also pointed out the broader issue of work life balance in fast paced city environments. "No job should make you sit on the floor in a crowded metro and work," one comment read, while another said, "This shows how blurred personal and professional boundaries have become."
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
