Forget Narayana Murthy & L&T Chairman, Elon Musk Makes People Work For 120 Hours A Week

Just when we thought the whole “work longer, work harder” debate had reached its peak with Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour workweek and L&T Chairman’s 90-hour workweek, Elon Musk swooped in and said, “Hold my Tesla.”

Elon Musk has set a new and dangerous benchmark – a 120-hour workweek.

 

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That’s right. In a post on his platform X, Elon Musk claimed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US, which he leads, operates on a gruelling 120-hour workweek. For context, that’s 17-hour workdays for seven days straight. Or, if you prefer variety, a delightful 24-hour shift for five days.

Musk’s statement has reignited debates about work-life balance. While some argue that longer work hours boost productivity, others point out the minor detail that humans need sleep. If this trend continues, soon we’ll be hearing about a 200-hour workweek because apparently, nobody believes in weekends anymore.

For now, all we can do is sit back, watch the chaos unfold, and be thankful that our bosses haven’t read this yet.

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