Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy on X: “24 hours per day (as far as I know) If you work 6 days a week, 12 hours per day Remaining 12 hours, 8 hours sleep, 4 hours
Narayana Murthy, the luminary behind Infosys, sent shockwaves through social media by advocating that the younger populace of India should devote 70 hours per week to enhance the nation’s overall productivity. Although this 70-hour workweek blueprint found favor with many influential figures, such as JSW Chairman Sajjan Jindal, Mr. Murthy, the head of Infosys, encountered vehement online backlash. Numerous social media users censured the billionaire and decried his proposition as an affront to humanity. On a Friday, Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy, a cardiologist based in Bengaluru, waded into the discourse, shedding light on the long-term health repercussions entailed by an exorbitant work schedule.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Krishnamurthy delineated the amount of time a typical professional allocates to both work and other obligations. He posited that such draconian working hours could yield an entire generation afflicted with an array of heart-related comorbidities.
He articulated, “In a span of 24 hours (as far as my knowledge extends), if you labor six days a week – you allocate 12 hours per day for work. This leaves a remainder of 12 hours. Eight hours of this duration are designated for sleep, leaving four hours. In a metropolis like Bengaluru, two hours are devoured by commuting, leaving two hours for activities like personal grooming, nutrition, and sustenance. This leaves no room for socializing, family interactions, physical fitness, or leisure. Furthermore, companies anticipate their employees to respond to emails and calls even after official working hours, a perplexing practice. The enigma persists as to why the younger populace experiences a surge in #Heartattacks.”
In the comment section, the doctor implored the government to augment job opportunities, thereby mitigating unemployment and permitting the youth to attain a harmonious equilibrium between their professional and personal lives.
Dr. Krishnamurthy’s declaration garnered copious retweets and endorsements from users. While some concurred with the doctor’s assertions, others dissented.
“One user cogently remarked, ‘Undeniably true. The fallacy they attempt to project is that those who willingly dedicate 60 to 70 hours to their career progression do not achieve genuine success. This only serves to enhance their standing in the eyes of their superiors. Ultimately, it’s the individual’s innate talent that speaks volumes.'”
“To say the least, this predisposes individuals to cardiac maladies, stress-induced complications, psychological and mental afflictions, marital discord, parental conflicts, anxiety, and the like,” another contributor added.
A third commentator advocated, “The work environment necessitates an overhaul, but with an inclination towards shorter work hours, granting weekend respites, more competitive compensation packages, and consistent institution-sponsored training programs for skill enhancement.”
A fourth user queried, “The International Labour Organization stipulates an average of 52 working hours per week. Is it sustainable to adhere to a 70-hour workweek?”
Feel free to post your comments. Dr. Krishnamurthy’s discourse has amassed an excess of 888,000 views and 700,000 approvals.
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