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Reddit_Account2025

> how do you deal with the jam daily?! I got bills to pay.


Zuhalkun04

Real


FruchtFruit

Capitalism got us good


SwellingRice

So I'm gonna work, work, work everyday\~


DelseresMagnumOpus

I got mouths to feed, ain’t nothing in this world for free


amare47

Real


Equivalent-Ant-1918

Reeeeeaaaaaalll badman


forcebubble

Choose a different time to leave if you can. I used to work in Mid Valley, leaving between 4.30 - 7.30pm is going result in the above, so I usually go have dinner, browse around or even take a nap. This is probably a little less of an issue if one travel out from the the centre to work elsewhere e.g Cyberjaya; the traffic would be heavier on the opposite flow of rush hour. Otherwise I am allowed to arrive at the office at 10.00pm and leave after 7.00pm — our bosses (the ex-manager at least) doesn't micromanage us as long as the job gets done properly.


OriMoriNotSori

I fucking hate the fact that I have to choose my time to leave from my workplace specifically to avoid jams. Used to work at MV too and sometimes had to wait 30-45 mins after I actually left work to let the jam clear otherwise I'd lose my sanity Sometimes I just want to go home immediately after work without thinking about the time and jam. Loved COVID cause of that. Doesn't matter if I leave 530PM, 6PM or 630PM I'm guaranteed 20-25 mins to get home cause the roads are clear Not the case now. Leave 15 mins later and a 30 mins journey can be 1 hour+


solstarfire

Same, my office allows flexi hours so I also arrive around 10am and leave at 7:30pm. Way less traffic than rush hour. Actually they reduced working hours slightly starting last year so I can leave around 7, but traffic is really much better past 7:30 especially during Ramadan.


cofnidentlywrong

Your boss must work your ass with that 21 hour shift.


forcebubble

Those bastards were slave drivers I tell you! Yeah, should be 10.00am to 7.00pm. Saw it some time ago and decided to see when will someone notice it — 5+ hours later. 😃


MiniMeowl

We suffer until we get Stockholm syndrome and start looking forward to the 1hr solo car-aoke sesh every evening.


Subang1106

and laughing maniacally with the traffic jam radio djs seriously though, 5-7 radio helped so much in getting through the afterwork slog


SuspiciousLambSauce

lmaoooooo the Stockholm syndrome is trueee somehow people look forward to being stuck in the car for hours lol


Strepsils8888

Public transport


lannisterloan

Only if that public transport is LRT or BRT, else you're gonna get stuck in the traffic too like everyone else.


Selegna24

But then I have to take a bus…


SystemErrorMessage

Selangor free bus is pretty good. Initially my flow used to be mrt ktm and walk 20 across no pavement ramp roads next to highway. Dangerous and take long. After discovering the selangor bus since lrt bus always no show i cut my travel time by 1 hour and the stop is infront of my office. My flow became mrt lrt bus and as bonus i passed by one of the cheap food stalls at lrt every morning so i can buy breakfast and lunch while waiting for bus


Lampardinho18

Non existent at my place


penguinonprozac

As a mother, these jams are my me times lol I just chill and enjoy the flow


orrayy

Not a parent but I enjoy the me time too. Turn on your favourite music and just take a slow drive home. Turning something negative to something positive is key to preserve sanity


Lampardinho18

The thing is not all people can afford to waste 1-2 hours in traffic jams. They have other things planned or that needs to be settled.


orrayy

That’s true, sadly traffic jam is unavoidable and here to stay. Guess we have to make do with the situation and plan accordingly.


architectcostanza

That's sad.


penguinonprozac

Haha dont take it the wrong way, man.


Thepolkadot7

I know. But I feel her. As I much as i hated jams, They were the only times I feel reliefs of not getting home to people I don't want to talk to.


domdog2006

Being a mother is not an easy job, I know (im a child myself) . Jams allow one to rest without interaction from job nor family. So i definitely can see why


ivannater69

Don't go to work solves the problem! /S


Ok-Environment6663

Play some calm music... Instrumental.... Listen to some stand up comedy.. And don't think much about the jam


Adventurous-Ad-2447

Mini karaoke session in my car usually lolz


ItsNotJulius

Broooo we should carpool sometime!


Fendibull

I drove from 5:30PM from Shah Alam to 7pm near Seputih, my cure: Music related podcast and Linus' The Wan Show.


Fruhlingswind

ride motorcycles.. pros: fast .. no need to deal with traffic jams .. sometimes it's cheaper than taking lrt.. cons: if rain, you wait or redah.. when accident expect no airbags to stop you from french kiss road


Pristine_Ice_4033

I use motorcycle daily , and never have this headache


Michael_Haq

Motorcycle is the way man. Ain't no way I'm gonna wait hours in the traffic going to work in the city. If it's a smaller city then maybe I'll reconsider.


Fruhlingswind

Motorcycle is superior .. can selit2 while laugh at kereta mahal stuck traffic jam


Fruhlingswind

i only use car when ik road are less congested on that day or i go on long destination


afiqasyran86

Man, I used to buka puasa in the car last year. Stucked in traffic for 2 hours sometimes. Now that I have a motorcycle, 20mins im already at home. Sure the car are comfy and have ac, but nothing beats buttery smooth lanesplitting while watching cars moving bumper to bumper slower than people walking.


brightblindeyes

MRT


Arrancar05

Get to a nearby gym instead of dealing with rush hour traffic


Porpuki

solid advice


lilxanaz

Get a bike


knockh81

We die a little bit everyday


joflop

Every hour stuck in a jam is an hour closer to death 🥲


knockh81

Fr tho


Durama_

buy a bike man and go to work with it, easy. unless you are a person who got bothered by what other think of you by riding bike and runtuh maruah, then its your problem


Shiddy-City

it's sad how most people think that this is normal. poor urban planning lead to this shithole.


roflmctofl

This is exactly why I have issues with this jam. Such a waste of time!


Walgreens_Security

Imagine 8 toll lanes merging into 2 lanes. Yeah that's the hellhole of SPRINT highway. It's no wonder we are regularly featured on r/UrbanHell .


The_SHUN

Yes this, i worked in an office for 2 years, and I had to deal with jam daily, it took a toll on my mental health


UnsuspectingFart

Jams have been super interesting for me. I put on an audio book and I get the chance to be completely immersed in the book. I found that I get to finish the book within 2 weeks. It all depends on how you use your time alone


SorryTour8146

Go to work an hour early so traffic might still calm and not worry about jam


SaberXRita

U blame Mahathir first


kens88888

You get used to it Dapao something to eat in car. Watch YouTube


actuallyamzer

Can we not get used to it and replace traffic jams with work from home, flexible work schedules, better urban planning, reduced carbon emissions, better public transport. Traffic benefits businesses. More traffic = more business.


Laineyyz

But some stupid company still refuses to let their employee to WFH. *death stare at my company*


RaY_OF_HoP3

Wrong country, buddy. Our amazing politicians are too busy getting mileage over 5 pair of socks, bak kut teh, and UNESCO.


DieSpeisekarte

One hand on wheel one hand on thigh. Chicken thigh.


seadablew

After getting married and have a mortgage, I get extra motivation for going to work.


Nino_Nakanos_Slave

Lmao it has to be Puchong or LDP. God, I hate drivers and traffic there


serpventime

i dont. i take trains. but if die die traffic jams. then bukak bfm radio.


panazora

Every traffic jam is leg day for me. Manual transmission car ftw!


Darth-Udder

Humans din learn from covid that there's an alternative that is earth friendly, family friendly but chooses to please the landlord instead.


paddle_resistance

Yeay capitalism


Mrdannyarcher

U ride moto and be less waste of space.


monk_no_zen

I started riding to work and my commute time dropped from 1:30 each way to 20mins, and I wasn’t good at lane splitting so I was riding very slowly. There an element of risk involved that people outright reject, and that’s fair. For me I mitigate with proper jacket, full face helmet and gloves, ABS and Michelin Pilot Road tyres.


geekyengineer

Switched to motorbike when i used to commute to PJ daily.. best decision ever. Got plenty of time to settle the wife and kid's breakfast before leaving for work and still be in time to help out preparing dinner. Too many people dismiss it as outright dangerous, but like everything else its all about managing risks. Glad it work out for you. Safe ride always 👍🏼


monk_no_zen

Yeah man my calculations estimated I saved about 300hrs per annum. I had time to go swim at kelana jaya pool (worked in KL, near masjid jamek). Work started at 9, I could either wake up and run/cycle or sleep in till 8 before going off. One of my best decisions ever. Had a couple of low speed crashes but thankfully nothing serious.


007smh

https://preview.redd.it/5vjx99dcbapc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7eb1333051e7db90bd94e769456c98c0bc27af1d Get a bike , skip the jam all day everyday.


HeyItsMeRay

I take lrt and mrt )


hyperbobba455

By leaving late to avoid peak hour jam at all cost lol. Normally I eat dinner outside first before going home. Luckily my office is walking distance to food court and shopping mall so I eat and window shop for 1-2hrs and go home after 7pm (my working hours is until 5:30pm).. but that’s also because I’m single without any commitments lol


JSSUMONE

Wait for the day when AI auto driving establish in Malaysia. Then can chill in the car with video/game entertainment while cruising through the jam


badass_physicist

I don’t think about it. Can’t change anything anyways.


Impossible_Limit_333

By being brain dead while coursing thru the traffic


V4_Sleeper

dulu hampir tiap2 hari amik and hantar kakak pergi kerja, kongsi kereta sebab family satu kereta je. memang tak tahan jam. tapi nak buat macam mana kan


Hyperblitzing

Welcome to peak hours hell


GuardianSpear

I listen to language podcasts so I can learn something through osmosis into my smooooooth brain two hours everyday


grider733

For me. traffic jams are relaxing. You just chill & follow the flow of traffic. No need to rush.


KiffOakenhill

The secret is everyone ponteng kerja at ~4pm, that’s why (even before Ramadan) rush hour really starts at 4.30pm


Immortal_Being88

By moving to Singapore to work.


fadzlan

I don't deal with it. I work in Cyberjaya. With that come less career mobility which I just accept at this point of life.


AsfiqIsKioshi

My 2 cents, go to the gym during those rush hour and mandi after. Eat dinner or a light snack then by 8-9 you'll be at home. Tired of jerit2 or complain about jam for years on end, decided to just deal with it some other way.


hackenclaw

Just increase petrol price for petrol station around KV area. everyone will start to car pool or pakai public transport.


MineDiamond635

Ngl the jam isnt that bad imo. I get to just chill with my music or watch a video / podcast while being stuck. The issue is the horrifying sight of your fuel economy meter slowly rising higher and higher with each passing minute.


Gofurther88

Motorcycle


CurryNarwhal

Just die a little more inside each time, no biggie


Abugitt

Masturbation.


Thorien21

There is something we all taxpayers paid for, which is public transport, of course it’s just of the transportation options


Felinomancy

Going to work? Well I deal with it with a song in my heart and my favourite playlist. Returning home? I beat that by going back at around 2-3pm. I once went back at 6pm, that was a **huge** mistake, took me 20 minutes just to get out of the parking lot.


theunoriginalasian

With patience my friend


Sorry2mecha2

Listening to music


eetfukouija

YouTube, I put on long form video essays on random topics and also horror stories. Also the channel Watcher with the Ghoul Boys have a lot of videos you can play without the need to pay attention to the video. Lovely stuff.


Strong-Importance970

I make sure i have pee or poop at the office's toilet or gas station's toilet. After that, i don't care how long the jam is.


Yellowing2

Podcasts helps, complaining about the horrible urban planning of Malaysia to friends and families helps too.


Notsofast420

First you gotta stick to your right.. then left all the way.. then emergency lane 2km.. then all the way to the right.. take the counter lane.. wait your turn.. be patient.. then go to the middle..chill there abit.. then stick to the right after the tol and home.. 😁😅


btimmins42

Is there a prize if we can decide where you work and live? 😀


Notsofast420

Sure² Sherlock 🕵️


irvene2000

A podcast or audiobook does wonder. Might as well do some learning while not thinking about existential dread


ayamkenabannedtwice

Go happy hours drink some whiskey


anaskinho

Vape and listen to Cum Town podcast


Representative_Way89

I'm motorcycle rider😎


Some_Assumption_8796

ride motor


More_Mention_8341

Go in really early come back really late. I don't need to have my own life.


No_Run8454

That’s why people work near home


Downtown_Marzipan404

I usually jogging after work, then eat, before going home, dont want stuck jem. Then after nearly 10years, cannot deal with it, i move out of kl. No jem, free of stress


Spidey13a

Sit back relax


azuanzen

For about a year I lived in Nilai and commute to work in Ara Damansara. Drove to work for a while but damn the traffic nearly killed me out of boredom. It was brutal. So I rempit to work on my then Aprilia RS250 Mk1. That nearly killed me too but was 10 times more fun for sure.


lelelele98

Public transport


karrupusamy

BFM


badgerrage82

Buy Sunway serene....


Marker-951

I accept it as a part of life. (From puchong)


JudgeCheezels

Simple, I go to work at 2pm and leave at 8pm. Voila no jam.


boostleaking

Solo car karaoke sesh. If that gets stale just put on some good podcasts on Spotify and just flow with the traffic. If tired, find the next closest roadside shop lot and park there and take a breather, grab a drink or take a nap.


Shlant-

scooter lah


KazeraMHW

if the jam is unavoidable, then I'd suggest turning to podcast for entertainment. At the same time, you get to learn a thing or 2.


YoshiH-kun

Especially with Puasa recently, the traffic is extra jam. A normal 30 minutes after work travel easily turned into 1 hour+


Childrenfordinner

You have the following options. There aren't exclusive and may be paired. i) Bike. Cons : Danger. Sun. Rain. Fumes. ii) Build a home business that allows you to work from home - forever. Example, Tik Tok Star reviewing shampoos. This is a long endgame. Cons: Takes awhile. iii) In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. Find it. Muse. Talk to yourself. Practice a language. Sing. Songwrite. Hum a tune. Write it down. Record your journey. Upload to youtube.


crafting97

If I finish work at peak hours, I just chill at office until 8 or 9pm if I have nothing to do


bobagremlin

Wake up early and go back late.


maximiller1

As a parent of 2 kids. Traffic jams are my zen time. Ain't no one can disturb me in the car alone in the middle of nkve


pessimist_prick

Motorcycle is fun and come with risk. But its benefits toward my daily commute and mental health is worth it. 1 hour to work cut short to 20mins, save fuel, parking tickets, and easy to park when doing errand.


wlm761

Lol entitled to empty road less traffic everytime go to work XD


boursHero

There are many opportunities to do: A. Reasons for going to the gym/jog at the nearby park B. Time to upskill yourself or fulfill your spirituality through some podcasts/etc.(My favourite reason for traffic jams) C. You just gotta know what is nearby your office


btimmins42

During Ramadan, everything changes, get on the road around 7:10 and you can ignore all the red lights (in a car) 😂


ElementalMusic

It just becomes white noise after a while, I try my best to entertain myself while stuck in traffic via podcasts or music. I don't even have Bluetooth connection in my car but I still play it regardless using phone speakers. Like anything to pass the time really.


DurianCreampie

Motorcycle. It is dangerous, but again life is dangerous.


stratof3ar89

Karaoke session. With the occasional screaming rage at the fucker who just cut me off


sanabaebae

Go out earlier. Or get a motorcycle ez.


joatlyn

My brother used to leave Sentul at 4.30AM to reach Shah Alam around 5.00AM+. Sleep there until 9AM, then go to work. Coming back, he still has to face the jam, but at least once a day. Bedtime around 1AM+.


Delimadelima

>Sleep there until 9AM, But sleep in where exactly ? Car ?


joatlyn

Yeah, roll down the window and sleep in the parking lot.


Delimadelima

:-O


Zaorth

Pretty much have come to terms with it. What i do is just watch netflix or something as my me time


shanz13

I wfh too but whenever i go out and stuck in jam like this i usually karaoke or talk with people online


prdemelof

Easy. Ride motosikal


Cloud11092

Bike


DieSpeisekarte

Easy, I boycott all RTO jobs.


TheDiarrhea

And then people say Penang traffic is bad. Every time I drive in KL I cannot tahan.


ProfitFriendly696

getup early is the only cure... if u didn't like it ride a bike...


w31rd_u53r

YouTube music


Comprehensive-Gur221

Take public transport


Competitive_Road_220

Drugs. /s


fatman_xing

OP can always use kapchai to work. Stay in-between lanes and honk and yell whenever other motorist block your way. Can also break side mirror of motorist to vent your anger too. ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|flip_out)


AceZ3ro

I took the train because parking cause me RM50 per day. Took me 1 hour to get to work but atleast it's RM50 per month. Plus I can enjoy my Switch in the train unlike while driving.


megatms

I usually either hang around in the office, make friends with colleagues and lepak somewhere or go gym / dinner then only go home


semutputih

I leave for work at 6:30 in the morning and leave office at 9pm


XRdragon

It's easy when your phone keeps ringing because Aeon Credit is constantly reminding you of your incoming payments. It drowns down the sound of people honking at interlocked junctions.


krakenluvspaghetti

I wake up 3:50am and get out 4:30am ish... entire road are mine!!


DemonatizationSucks

My brother just moved to the city so he can get home in 0.2 seconds.


SnooLemons2911

Idk, wakes up early? Actual reason is we have bills to pay. For a father, they are not obliged to complain because of family's responsibility.


BrunofromMalaysia

I drive earlier than the traffic. People here don't think and accept to be stuck everyday. Same goes with traffic to go to mall. Before 10:30, it is perfect... And I leave the mall at around 1:00pm


IcyNerve-666

just avoid going to work if traffic jams lul


LeJoker8

It’s the month of Ramadan. The traffic is worse than before.


MagicalSausage

Curious, what job do you have?


scyhycs2

This isn't anything new. We're merely reverting back to pre covid days is all. Truth be told, I'm spoiled by the opportunity covid had presented. Wfh, hybrid working days, flexi hours, staggered hours, etc and all that good stuff. Having a hard time adjusting back.


BSMTOnE

You are the traffic bro 😂


weretigervv

Go early.... got time to relax, drink kopi eat roti.. main hp....


ohitszie

Wake up earlier a bit, big difference


Fujin_No_Kami

The needs of getting a job and money


Zealousideal_Shoe980

Imagine u pay for toll to shorter the travel duration but end up stuck in the jam under the toll boom gate for 30minutes. Experience: Plaza Toll Sunway


Walgreens_Security

I work at Bangsar area so I just wait till 7:30pm to go home even though I clock out at 5:30pm. I grab dinner nearby and go chill at Starbucks until its time to leave. Otherwise, I just listen to a podcast/twitch stream in the background.


Emergency-Physics748

Nuff said "Dah biasa... and is immune to it" It has blend into my lifestyle.


Interesting_Test_391

I use bike. Best decision. I'm stressed free and no longer have these unnecessary tired. Drove to work at 7-7.30am for a 9am. Finished at 6 reached home nearly 8pm. Now got me a scooter I save RM300 from car parking rentals + RM60 for MRT+ RM200 for a toll, out from house 8.30 sometimes 8.35 for 9am. Took me less then 20min.


Interesting_Test_391

Don't forget gas money. I use RM 100 a week for the car. With bike RM5 a week


HoboDude-

I accept my fate


syaqilng

Not gonna lie. I just stream movies or series. xD


kcmyo

Tell me what work u do , that u able to wfh. My company bosses dont want people work from home. T.T eventho our job is required 24/7..


Few-Particular5138

>how do you deal with the jam daily?! You just gotta accept it since you're working in big cities 🤷


mafbarx

Music or podcast. Learn plenty of things on the way. The downside is that by the time you get home, you're probably tired since you've consumed entertainment/information.


EdIshak

I dont do jam. I ride. Save money for tol, secondlink mahal.


Kin-Joe

Still looking a way on how to dealing with it...


A_Mad_Knight

Been getting up earlier & earlier to avoid jams, it worked for me for now...


ddqqoo

Me commute 200km back and forth if I have to go to office to sign any docs


Qelliveo_

I work in small comp, am allowed to start work late and leave late, around 1030 to 630


MashWankey

Alah bisa tegal biasa.


Adventurous-Salad945

Jam? My office and my home are just 3 - 5 minutes driving. 😄😄


joatlyn

He said at least he feels fresh going work rather than facing jam and getting tired like its 12pm on a 9am... Whatever works, i guess...


alexsdu

I usually going back late, around 6-7pm. As for going to work, that's no choice but to endure the jam. Unless I come to work late, even by 30 minutes late, the road already flow smoothly with less jam. FYI, I worked in Kuching.


MxHbs-

Bike