Need Work-Life Balance? Don't Apply, Says Company

Today's youth, comprising the Gen Z and Millennials, distance themselves from Narayan Murthy's 70-hour work week culture. They prioritise having a life outside of work and embrace the YOLO (You Only Live Once) culture. Therefore, when a job application requires applicants interested in a 'work/life' balance to stay away, the Internet had plenty to say about it.

'Work is life,' states job posting

A job posting has recently gone viral on Reddit for all the wrong reasons.

The posting mentioned, "If your goal in life is to have a work/life balance, then please don¡¯t apply. That is usually someone looking for any reason not to work."

The company clarified that while they don't promote constant work, they acknowledge its necessity in life. Thus, they consider work to be part of life rather than something separate.

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"Work hard, Play hard," seems to the motto of the company, which goes on to add in the posting that, "Most people seem to want to play hard and work as little as possible and that is what we don't agree with. Enjoying the fruits of your labour is an amazing thing."

Check out the job posting here:

Work/life balance? Never heard of her
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A big red flag, says Internet

The post didn't sit well with people on the Internet.

Some criticised the company, calling it a 'red flag' and stating, "It's good of them to put that enormous red flag right out front. Saved a lot of time and effort when you know the scam up front."

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Another said, "I do like to enjoy the fruits of my labor. By using the money I earn from my labor to enjoy life."

Someone else pointed out, "Only pre-brainwashed people may apply."

Another lamented, "Sadly this probably works great for them. All they want are like minded individuals."

In October 2023, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy had stirred controversy by suggesting that 'young people should work 70 hours a week for India to compete with rapidly advancing economies.' Since then, the debate over the 70-hour work week has continued.

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