Why This Gurugram Man Refuses to Leave Office Early Will Surprise You

Trending News: A professional from Gurugram based explained why he chooses to leave his workplace late instead of early, and it has nothing to do with extra workload or a toxic work culture. In a LinkedIn post that has gone viral, Tanmay Jain, who works at an e-commerce enablement firm, wrote that he dislikes leaving the office early; not because of I'm addicted to work, but because of the heavy traffic in Gurugram. “I don’t like leaving office early,” he began his post, adding, “It’s not that I don’t have a life outside work or that my office is unhealthy. In fact, it’s one of the best workplaces I’ve been part of.”
“The actual reason?” he revealed, “When I leave late, I don’t have to fight through the city’s rush-hour traffic.”

A routine that boosts productivity

He further explained how this habit works for him. “I reach the office late, I leave late. By doing so, I get my mornings free. Time to read, exercise, or play. Time to start my day for myself before giving it to work.” According to him, skipping traffic not only saves precious time but also keeps the mind fresh. “Experts like Daniel Kahneman have shown that even small drains on mental energy affect decision-making. An hour wasted in traffic is exactly that. You feel tired even before you start working,” he wrote. Encouraging others to test this out, Jain said, “If you can adjust your work timings, try it once. Avoiding peak traffic could be the easiest productivity trick no one talks about.”

People react to his idea

The post drew a wave of responses from other professionals who could relate to his daily struggle with traffic jams. One person asked jokingly, “If you reach late, how do you manage parking?” Another commented, “It’s time we move past the old belief that fixed hours equal productivity. Real efficiency comes with flexibility, not just reaching on time.” Some even suggested alternatives. “Why not start work early at 7 a.m. and finish early? Or maybe cycle to the office — Gurugram’s metro also makes that possible,” one user wrote.

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Similar stories from other cities

Others shared how they had used the same trick. “I used to follow this while handling Chennai traffic. Once you try it, you’ll never return to rush-hour chaos,” a user recalled. A professional from the US added, “This reminds me of Atlanta, Georgia. I’m lucky to work from home now. I saved three hours daily. My company got a happier worker, and my family got a happier mom. Traffic is the fastest way to ruin someone’s day.” Tanmay Jain’s thoughts clearly struck a chord with many who spend hours in long traffic every day.