Grab driver flexed his financial muscles at me.
So I was going home from work late yesterday and had to call a grab as I missed the last train.
I got into the car and after the driver confirmed my name, the very next thing he asked was “Guess how much I earned today after working 14 hours on a Sun?”
I was tired and a little sad because Grab was charging me 50% more than usual, but I tried to play nice. At this point, I didn’t know if he wanted to complain he made too little, or brag that he made a lot. But I assumed that people were generally humble and just wanted to find common ground that Money No Enough.
So I told him I had no idea what Grab drivers made, but he insisted I hazard a guess. Ok sure, I blindly said $300. He looked offended and told me $800+, after all incentives, his own car, minus petrol etc. Sorry la, I dunno. But I humoured him and said Wow good good. Then he said like that every month can earn 5 figures.
So I said it must be tiring to drive like that. But he told me he only drives when he’s free, because he’s got a business outside as well.
Then he told me about where he stays, his pri school which was near my home. Then he told me he Pri 5 already got girlfriend. Wah, want to flex his Buaya muscles also.
Then he proceeded to tell me he graduated from NTU and got a MBA from New York.
So basically, smart, works hard, entrepreneurial, got money, and good with ladies. Anyone here wants an intro?
So exhausting la. More exhausting than my work. Does he want validation from me?
Btw I’m a guy.