Consiglio: if you’re trying to go down an elevator in a busy building where the elevator is always full, go up first

I worked in a building that was super busy around 5pm with everyone trying to go down on the elevators. I was on a middle-ish floor, and every time the elevator opened on my floor, it would be full, rinse and repeat several times before I could squeeze in. I started pressing the up button instead. Elevator would open empty, I’d go up a few floors and then ride down. Easily saved 5-10 minutes a day on my commute, which adds up over time.