It’s Simply Not The Puneri Way!

 

‘If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal!’ professed Paulo Coelho.

Well, the author got it right, attest these Puneites who tell you why working 9 to 5 is just not the Puneri way! While some desire power naps, others proclaim work tends to cut into their daydreams.

“We need Puneri power naps AT work. Why doesn’t Google come to Pune and recruit us?”

Vishal Vaidya, (40) Network Architect

“People have wrong notions of professionalism. When a meeting is set up at 4:30pm, it lasts up to 7pm. This takes away the time for exercise or anything else you planned.”

Tanisha Roy, (37) Mechanical Engineer

“We need the luxury and freedom of deciding when to begin our day. Puneites cannot become slaves of a corporate routine.”

Siddhesh Jadhavrao, (36) Techie

“At times, I know for a fact that there is nothing at all lined up for the day. So, I just while away the hours, which make me depressed later.”

Tanvi Chauhan, (31) Microbiologist

“If I slack for 20 days but achieve my targets in the last 5 working days of the month, why are my contributions deemed less worthy than a person who comes in daily and does nothing!

“9 to 5 quantifies the work time without considering the productivity derived.”

Shree Liman, (24) Sales Manager

“Daydreaming is not taken in the best spirit at work. It should be celebrated rather than being frowned upon. It increases productivity and is a great escape from daily pressures.”

Mrunal Vaishnav, (26) Advertising executive

“Overtime is not accounted for in most hospitals. If I wait till 9pm post my shift, then I should be allowed to turn up late the next day. No questions asked!”

Kavesh Motwani, (41) Paediatrician

“European work laws have progressed to the extent that the time taken to travel to work is also considered as a part of your working hours. We need this to happen!”

Keshav Mani, (29) Mechanical engineer

“Not showing up to office because you don’t feel like it, should be an option. It is an uphill task to prove a fictitious sickness and take a sick leave.”

Vania Jha, (29) Graphic Designer

“I feel stuck in a rut from 9 to 5 and have a fear of missing out the best things in life. (FOMO)”

Varun Srivastava, (32) Banker

“As someone who is recently hitched, a 9am office time doesn’t suit me. Family commitments have me wish I could work 11am to 7pm.”

 Khushi Chetwani, (26) Homemaker

 

## All respondent names changed in the best interest of their current employment.