Work-life balance is the hottest debate in the work sector, and now the business tycoon Gautam Adani has weighed in on it. Read to know what he thinks.
Gautam Adani has shared his take on the work-life balance debate. The hottest topic in the work sector as the coming generations question the norms set in the corporate world still justify the needs of today. While no one has been able to draw a straight conclusion on the matter, the billionaire has candidly discussed his take on the subject.
Gautam Adani is one of the top businessmen in not just the country but the continent. He recently sat for an interview with IANS and shared his views on work-life balance. Gautam put a personalised twist to the debate and shared that if people enjoy what they do, then they have a balanced work-life. Elaborating on the matter, he said:
"Agar jo aap kartey ho usmey aapko aanand hai toh vo work-life balance hai. Your work-life balance should not be imposed on me, and my work-life balance shouldn't be imposed on you. Aapko khali itna hi dekhna hai, if I spend four hours with my family and find joy in it or if someone else spends eight hours and enjoys it, that's their balance. Aur koi aath ghanta bitaiga toh biwi bhaag jayegi."
Gautam Adani's views on work-life balance follow Infosys founder, NR Narayana Murthy's statement on the matter. Narayana's comment stirred a nationwide debate in 2023 after he advocated for a 70-hour work week, which would mean every individual works for 11 hours 6 days a week to meet the criteria. According to the Infosys founder, such dedication is vital for India to compete with advanced economies. He used his personal experience to back his statement and stated:
"I used to work 85-90 hours a week till I retired. I received a scholarship from my pre-university days in 1961, and many of my peers benefited from government-subsidised education. Those of us who have reaped such benefits owe it to the country to work hard for the betterment of society. I don’t regret it. Hard work is an enormous responsibility for those of us who have been privileged by the system."
Ola CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal showed his support to the Infosys founder, Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work-week philosophy. Speaking on a podcast, Aggarwal stated that he publically supported Narayana's theory and even got trolled for it. He also expressed his scepticism about the traditional ways of work-life balance. He stated:
"When Mr Murthy said that, I was publicly in support of it and got trolled on social media. But I don’t care. I strongly believe one generation will have to do tapasya to build the number one country in the world. If you are enjoying your work, you will find happiness in life too. Both will be in harmony."
Which stance do you support, focusing on work for societal progress or the happiness-driven approach?
Next Read: Bibek Pangeni's Wife, Srijana Looks Devastated In White Saree Post His Demise, Leaves Netizens Hurt