The internet is often quick to celebrate financial success. But this time, it is not the amount of money someone earns that has grabbed attention. Instead, it is the reason he continues to work despite already having a steady source of income. A recent Instagram post by a content creator has gone viral after she shared the story of an Uber driver in Delhi who, according to her, earns around ₹80,000 every month from rent but still spends 12 hours a day driving passengers.She said the driver’s choice is deeply personal. It is not about staying busy or earning a little extra. According to her, it is his way of proving that a heart attack did not take away his ability to work or his value as a person.
What the content creator shared
In her Instagram post, content creator Aastha Seth said the driver is from Samastipur, Bihar. She shared that he earlier worked at a relative’s factory in Delhi before suffering a heart attack last year.“This guy is from Samastipur, Bihar. Earlier he was working at a relative’s factory in Delhi, where he earned good, but last year he suffered from heart attack and his relative told him that now he’s of no use as he can’t do any work that requires strength and kicked him out of his factory. But this guy didn’t stop there.”She then revealed another detail that surprised many people online.“Btw just for the plot, he has 2 flats worth ₹80 lacs in a society near Noida Electronic City. He gets ₹80k rent from those flats every month. He had the choice and still has the choice to stop, rest and stay at home. But he chooses to work as an Uber driver.”
Why he still drives every day
Explaining what motivates the driver, Seth said he continues to work from 10 am to 10 pm every day.“He works from 10am to 10pm, earning 50k extra every month, just to show those people that his heart attack doesn’t make him useless or worthless. He has 2 daughters for whom he has saved the 2 flats. He has ancestral properties in Bihar. But he still chooses to work.”She said the short conversation stayed with her because of the driver’s positive attitude.“This guy still chooses to smile. And I love the fact that he’s not boasting anything here, he is just sharing. This 5 mins interaction with this man made me stop and think so much about life. He’s such an inspiration for all of us who just need one reason to stop and quit.”
Social media applauds his attitude
The post quickly attracted comments from people who said the driver’s story was both moving and motivating.“Kudos to these kinds of people,” one user wrote.Another commented, “Stories like these put things into perspective. They remind us how privileged we are, encourage us to be thankful for what we have, and motivate us to work harder every single day.”A third user said, “I am from Samastipur and this guy is amazing.”A fourth added, “This is so inspiring.”Many others also reacted with heart emojis, appreciating the driver’s determination and outlook towards life.Disclaimer: This article is based on a viral social media post. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post. The views expressed are those of the individuals featured. Thumb image: Instagram
