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Billionaire Statement on Intensive 70-Hour Work Week Generated a Big Debate on Social Networks
The Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, co-founder of technology giant Infosys and father-in-law of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has generated controversy by advocating for 70-hour work weeks.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Murthy stated that this dedication is essential to increase India’s productivity, which he considers among the lowest in the world.
“In this country, we have to work very hard because there is no substitute for effort, even for the smartest people“, Murthy said.
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The businessman recalled his own past: at the height of his career, he worked 14 hours a day, six and a half days a week, totaling 91 hours weekly. He also criticized the shift to a five-day work week, adopted in 1986, saying he was disappointed with the decision.
The Repercussion of the Billionaire Statement
The statements provoked immediate reactions, especially on social media. Many users criticized the suggestion, highlighting that long work hours are already a reality for a large part of Indian workers, especially those in low-paying jobs. Comments emphasized the health risks associated with overwork.
According to data from the International Labor Organization (ILO), India is already among the countries with the highest weekly working hours.
Many informal employees, with no guaranteed labor rights, work around 60 hours. For critics, Murthy’s speech ignores this reality and reinforces a culture that romanticizes overwork.
And Brazil?
In Brazil, the legislation stipulates that the weekly working hours cannot exceed 44 hours, and in practice, many workers fulfill about 36 hours weekly. If there is a need for overtime, the permitted limit is up to 2 additional hours per week.
On the global landscape, the country with the lowest average weekly working hours is Vanuatu, in Oceania, with 24.7 hours per week. Additionally, only 4% of employees in the country exceed 49 hours per week.
Se no Brasil, o cara ganhando pouco trabalhar 36h, chega em casa cedo e num período de 3 anos, faz três filhos com 3 mulheres diferentes. Aí haja bolsa família pra segura a barra.
No planeta Nutella tudo gera polêmica
Pura balela. Isso depende da tua profissão. Se vc é médico um ginecologista autônomo pode tirar mais de 100.000 mensais. Mas se for um CLT por mais que trabalhe se fizer muita hora extra vai acabar deixando para o governo 2 de cada 3 que fizer e continuará na mesma Mer..a e o patrão cada vez mais rico.