why the rush?

I totally forgot this blog was in my "cue" from november...

I can't believe it took me 2 years to observe such an obvious contradiction: people are in SUCH a hurry to arrive at a work place that they do not enjoy. The speficic areas that jump out to me are: rushing in traffic, running to a crosswalk to beat the flashing red hand, leaping into the elevator before it closes, and ditching others in line for refreshements. I mean, you'd think they were late for a meeting with the president! ok, or a celebrity. All this honking, swerving, cussing, running, ditching, sweating, cheating, lying...

To get to work? The individuals who really back themselves into a corner and drive this point home are those who meet the criteria above and THEN complain about their job. do they not notice the contradiction in their actions? They should get in the slow lane on the freeway and enjoy a few more minutes of their favorite music filling their car. One time a guy held the elevator door for me while I walked alllllllll they way across the hall just so I wouldn't have to wait for the next one. He noodded in my direction and desperatley commented, "Whew, you just made it." He then proceeded in conversation with his co-worker about how long the day ahead was going to be and how far away the weekend seemed. With caffeine in hand, he exited to his floor, walking as if he were being timed.

Maybe they aren't really in a rush to get to work... maybe they are just impaitient people? I guess that would make more sense.

On a similar note, I recently heard a guy in the elevator mumble to the unfamiliar group, "It's Friday... it doesn't get much better than this! Well, maybe Saturday."

Is Friday really all some people are living for?