The trip from Marikina to the 'Elevates Group' in Makati took nearly an hour for Zara and her Tito Albert. The distance was considerable.
The Monday’s rush hour had turned the roads into a maze of creeping cars. The traffic was nearly at a standstill, and the morning haze made the commute seem even longer.
At just past five in the morning, Zara arrived at the 'Elevates Group' building, her heart fluttering with a mix of excitement and anxiety.
It was her first day of work, and she had been hired on the spot after her initial interview with the company last Thursday.
"Wow! There are already so many people." Zara thought to herself, her eyes widening as she took in the crowded scene before her.
The streets buzzed with activity: employees hurried along the sidewalks, cars honked impatie
