Singer Keren Peles Shares Taxi Driver's Grueling Workday
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Singer Keren Peles, a judge on "The Next Star for Eurovision," shared a conversation with a taxi driver working a 22-hour day after her own 18-hour filming schedule. She posted about the intense work hours many Israelis face, prompting followers to share similar experiences of long shifts. The exchange highlighted the demanding nature of work in Israel.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Singer Keren Peles shared a taxi driver's 22-hour workday after her own 18-hour filming day.
- Peles posted their conversation, reflecting on extended work hours in Israel.
- Followers shared similar experiences of grueling work shifts in response.
- The exchange highlighted the demanding nature of daily work for many Israelis.
Israeli singer Keren Peles, currently serving as a judge on the reality show "The Next Star for Eurovision," shared an encounter with a taxi driver that highlighted the intense work schedules many Israelis endure. After a long day of filming, Peles was on her way home when she spoke with a taxi driver who described an even more demanding day.
Peles, who had worked an 18-hour day, learned the driver was heading towards a 22-hour shift. She posted a snippet of their conversation on social media, reflecting on the extended working hours many people have adopted in recent years, and noting that some have no work shifts to add at all. The driver mentioned he had another delivery to make to Tel Aviv, while Peles mentioned needing to do laundry for her children, emphasizing that their workdays don't end upon returning home.
Following her post, Peles shared responses from followers who related to the driver's situation. One commenter noted, "It's calming to travel with a driver who hasn't slept," to which Peles replied, "There's no doubt this isn't New Zealand." Another follower shared an experience of a 26-hour shift, prompting Peles to declare, "You've won so much."
