A recent statement by tech giant NR Narayana Murthy has divided the internet. His suggestion of a 70-hour work week for young people is now drawing criticism from medical experts too.
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- Who is the doctor who spoke on the subject?
- What did the doctor respond to?
- Where did the debate begin?
- Why didn’t the doctor support Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week?
- How did the Internet react?
Who is the doctor who spoke on the subject?
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Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy spoke and shared his opinion on the viral debate on Twitter. He is the senior interventional cardiologist at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru.
What did the doctor respond to?
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In a recent stir on social media, tech titan NR Narayana Murthy, the brain behind Infosys, created controversy with his bold stance on the ideal work ethic for the younger generation.
Emphasizing the need for India to keep pace with rapidly advancing economies, Murthy advocated for a staggering 70-hour work week. This notion sparked a wave of criticism and debate, with many questioning the feasibility and implications of such an intensive work schedule for the country’s growing workforce.
Enter Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy, a distinguished cardiologist from Bengaluru, who recently expressed his perspective on the matter in a tweet.
Where did the debate begin?
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The interesting exchange unfolded during the inaugural episode of ‘The Record’, a captivating podcast presented by 3one4 Capital.
Why didn’t the doctor support Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week?
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The cardiologist delved into the intricate balance of time distribution in the daily life of the average professional. Krishnamurthy highlighted how the relentless devotion to work, championed by Murthy, could inadvertently contribute to a worrying rise in heart-related problems among the younger generation.
The doctor wrote in his tweet: “Not to mention that companies expect people to answer emails and calls after work hours too. Then ask yourself why young people suffer #heartattacks!
24 hours a day (as far as I know) If you work 6 days a week – 12 hours a day The remaining 12 hours 8 hours of sleep 4 hours left In a city like Bengaluru 2 hours on the road 2 hours left – Brush, do poop, bathe, eat No time to socialize No time to talk to family No time to exercise… https://t.co/dDTKAPfJf8
— Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy (@DrDeepakKrishn1) October 27, 2023
How did the Internet react?
Since its initial upload, the thought-provoking post has sparked a whirlwind of responses and gone viral, sparking debates everywhere.
The workforce at many consulting organizations is already questionable. People spend their afternoons meeting crazy deadlines. India has a large workforce and a young population. Instead of asking people at work to spend their lives, more plaques should be created and distributed around the…
– Sujit Singh (@sujitsingh) October 27, 2023
The work culture should definitely change. But it did less hours of work, days off on Saturdays and Sundays in all workplaces including hospitals, better wages and salary increases, training sponsored by the regular institute to update skills.
— Dr. Mahendra, MD Psychiatry (@drmahi17) October 27, 2023
Absolutely correct. There is a strategic model for reconciling work and personal life. All models will fail if run 70 hours. pic.twitter.com/62RddKuiSp
– Sooumen D (@soumen_7) October 29, 2023
Longer working hours will also lead to burnout and persistent frustration, which will harm the quality of both work and personal life.
—Abhinav Gupta (@abhinavguptas) October 29, 2023
Zindagi bhar nahi karne bol Raha.. 70 saal ki zindagi me 10 saal bhi dhang se itna kaam kar liya toh baki ke 60 saal socialize zindagi ji lo.. Salary kaam ke hisab se mile toh youth ko toh dikkat nhi honi chahiye.. unko apne parents se sikhna chahiye jinhone itna Harwork…
– Ashok Rajpurohit (@ashok_apna_AK) October 27, 2023
To say the least, this will lead to heart problems, stress-related complications, mental and psychological problems, divorces, problems with parents, anxiety, etc. Well, it is suggested that you follow the famous advice of “be the change you want to see.” It starts with family!
—Nimisha Mathur (@Nimisinhamathur) October 27, 2023
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