We were doing some home renovation recently.
Workers would come in at 10 am, and work all the way till 9 pm. A few breaks for chai and lunch and the like.
But work they would. It’s brutal, painstaking, physical labour. Painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, you name it.
And they would work 7 days a week. Why? Because they are daily wage earners. One day off means one day off their wages as well.
They’re probably a 2 day train journey away from their families. So they have everything to crib about.
And yet, they take the time to smile and joke and laugh among themselves.
The actual work they do is not what is valuable. The attitude that keeps them happy inspite of it, is what is truly priceless.