How To Survive Lagos Traffic
Because of the high numbers of companies that are in Lagos, every year thousands of young graduates troop into Lagos looking for work. After plenty fasting and prayer (and binding all the witches in your village), you get work. You are happy and excited as you look forward to your salary at the end of the month. Work in the office is stressful, depending on where you work but you're managing yourself (job is scarce).
However, no matter where you live in Lagos, you must face traffic. The dreaded Lagos traffic, this is usually the most stressful part of every worker's day; coming into work and going home.
Here are a few tips to make the most out of the Lagos traffic (and not die of frustration)
1. TRY TO GET FRONT SEAT ON THE BUS
Unless you're a rich man or woman that owns a car, you probably will have to use danfo or even uber for posh boys and girls. If you're in a danfo, try to stay in the front seat. The front seat is usually the most comfortable place in the bus. The worst place to sit is at the back. You will be sitting down with Iya Risi and Mama Abbey that just bought bag of stockfish and tomato from Mile 12. There was even one time I sat down at the back with a man carrying a live goat. Chai.
2. ENGAGE IN AN INTERESTING ACTIVITY
I always try to be as busy as possible in a bus so that I don't sleep off and the driver will go past my bus stop. I'm either reading a book, watching a movie on my Tecno L9+ or even listening to an inspirational podcast. Imagine taking an audio course during traffic hours; you'd be surprised by how fast you'll finish the course.
3. TALK TO SOMEONE ON THE BUS
(Warning:This is not for everyone; don't let them use insult to finish you): People are locating their life partners in buses so don't dull o. Especially if you're not meeting many people due to the nature of your job. You have to strategic about it sha; scope the person first then try to engage in a conversation and don't be weird about it. If the person is not feeling you, stop disturbing him/her.
Hope this helps someone get through Lagos traffic.
If you have more suggestions, please drop them in the comments.
However, no matter where you live in Lagos, you must face traffic. The dreaded Lagos traffic, this is usually the most stressful part of every worker's day; coming into work and going home.
Here are a few tips to make the most out of the Lagos traffic (and not die of frustration)
1. TRY TO GET FRONT SEAT ON THE BUS
Unless you're a rich man or woman that owns a car, you probably will have to use danfo or even uber for posh boys and girls. If you're in a danfo, try to stay in the front seat. The front seat is usually the most comfortable place in the bus. The worst place to sit is at the back. You will be sitting down with Iya Risi and Mama Abbey that just bought bag of stockfish and tomato from Mile 12. There was even one time I sat down at the back with a man carrying a live goat. Chai.
2. ENGAGE IN AN INTERESTING ACTIVITY
I always try to be as busy as possible in a bus so that I don't sleep off and the driver will go past my bus stop. I'm either reading a book, watching a movie on my Tecno L9+ or even listening to an inspirational podcast. Imagine taking an audio course during traffic hours; you'd be surprised by how fast you'll finish the course.
3. TALK TO SOMEONE ON THE BUS
(Warning:This is not for everyone; don't let them use insult to finish you): People are locating their life partners in buses so don't dull o. Especially if you're not meeting many people due to the nature of your job. You have to strategic about it sha; scope the person first then try to engage in a conversation and don't be weird about it. If the person is not feeling you, stop disturbing him/her.
Hope this helps someone get through Lagos traffic.
If you have more suggestions, please drop them in the comments.
No comments
Post a Comment