The shorter the payout timeframe, the cheaper our time is valued - and often, the lower the position of the profession in society. 1 Day Daily wage laborers (often referred to as Dihadi Majdoor ) work on a one-day cycle. They are paid the same day they work, which places them at the lowest end of the economic ladder despite the physical effort involved. 1 Week Hawkers and street vendors usually operate on a weekly cycle. They borrow or invest in goods, sell them throughout the week, and earn just enough to sustain themselves. 1 Month Most of the middle-class population falls into this category. Corporate employees and government workers trade an entire month of their time for a fixed salary credited at the end of the month. 1 Year Contractors, business owners, and entrepreneurs typically think in yearly cycles. Within this timeframe, they either generate significant profits or risk financial failure. 10 Years Visionaries with long-term planning operate on a decade-long horizon. Th...