Daily Commuting Routine

Khieu’s typical day begins with an early morning flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 6 a.m. She utilizes the San Francisco Bay Area rapid transit system (BART), arriving at her workplace by 8:30 a.m. to fulfill her hybrid work obligations, which require her presence in the office three days a week.

Life Between Two Cities

Khieu maintains residences in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, allowing her flexibility in managing her work and personal life. Often, she spends nights in the Bay Area, balancing her commitments in both cities.

“As for the commute back, I do everything again, just in reverse,” she explained in an interview with PEOPLE. Khieu noted that her affinity for traveling has persisted since childhood, stating, “Even when I was a kid, I’d be so excited to go to the airport on vacation that I wouldn’t sleep the night before.” This enthusiasm for travel has become second nature to her, as she now often finds herself at the airport without a second thought.

High-Frequency Travel

Khieu’s commitment to her unique commuting arrangement has led her to fly between Los Angeles and San Francisco nearly every week, with her flight count reaching between six to ten times each month during the first half of the year.

• Frequent flyers: Khieu often books flights a day in advance, and there are occasions where unexpected delays have forced her to rent a car and drive up to the Bay Area.
• Community reaction: Many viewers reacted to Khieu’s TikTok video with disbelief, noting the drastic difference between her commute and their own shorter travel times.

Professional Background

Khieu currently serves as a Business Account Executive at Google, a role she began in January 2023. Prior to this, she spent nearly two years at NetSuite in Santa Monica and worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as a Lead Research Panel Coordinator.

Khieu holds a Sociology degree, having graduated from UCLA in 2023, further enhancing her profile in the tech industry.