Bengaluru Cardiologist Questions the Impact of Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Workweek Recommendation on Youth Health
Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy delved into the matter and, through a comprehensive post on X (formerly Twitter), provided a detailed breakdown of the time allocation for an average professional, distinguishing between work and other obligations.
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy remarked that India’s youth should commit to working 70 hours a week to enhance the country’s overall work productivity has sparked a significant response across social media and various platforms, generating a range of reactions from users.
To this incident, Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy, a cardiologist based in Bengaluru, shared his perspective in a comprehensive post on Twitter. In his post, he analyzed the daily allocation of time for an average professional, considering work and other commitments. The post gained considerable attention with numerous retweets and likes, accompanied by a variety of comments. While some users concurred with the doctor’s viewpoint, others expressed disagreement.
24 hours per day (as far as I know) If you work 6 days a week – 12h per day Remaining 12h 8 hours sleep 4 hours remain In a city like Bengaluru 2 hours on road 2 hours remain – Brush, poop, bathe, eat No time to socialise No time to talk to family No time to exercise… https://t.co/dDTKAPfJf8— Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy (@DrDeepakKrishn1) October 27, 2023
One user stated, “I agree completely. The notion that working 60 to 70 hours leads to career advancement is not accurate. It only improves your standing in the eyes of your manager. Ultimately, it’s your talent that truly matters.”
Another user expressed concern, saying, “This approach is likely to result in heart issues, stress-related problems, mental and psychological issues, marital conflicts, parenting challenges, and anxiety.”
A third user pointed out, “The International Labour Organization suggests an average of 52 working hours per week. Working 70 hours weekly is possible but can have consequences.”
