Forced To Work 16 Hours During New Year 2026 | Same 5:45 AM Alarm |

It’s a new year.
The city is celebrating, resting, and spending time with loved ones.

But for some of us, the alarm still rings at 5:45 AM.
No holidays. No pause.
Just another long day — sixteen hours of work.

While fireworks light up the sky,
some of us are already on the metro.
While people count new memories,
some of us count working hours.

Dubai shines bright on the outside,
but behind the lights are tired faces,
quiet sacrifices,
and dreams that don’t get days off.

Missing trains.
Quick lunches.
Late-night cab rides home.

This isn’t about complaining.
It’s about surviving.
It’s about showing up when you don’t have a choice.

And still…
even after long days,
even after sleepless nights,
hope quietly stays.

Because this grind is not forever.
This chapter will end.
And one day, these sacrifices will make sense.

If you’re working while the world is resting —
keep going.
Better days are coming.

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