A Chennai -based entrepreneur has sparked a discussion about work-life balance after recalling his experience working at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction, where he said employees routinely worked for 10 to 14 hours a day and put in six and a half working days every week.
“Do not glorify over working. Doesn’t happen in the US or anywhere in Europe. They still have a better infrastructure,” one user commented.
Rajan responded to this saying that the construction industry in the US also has demanding working conditions, although he said workers are paid well.
Client cud be easily said that work will take 6 months instead the management commits 3 months to client knowing fully well tht workers life has no value,” wrote one user. “Gentlemen here thinking he has some greater good for humankind when in fact he was abused and was treated as a 3rd world cheap labour. The same company will not think of doing this to an European team. “something u all accepted thinking its a acceptable does not make it correct. You all were being exploited. Subrahmanyan also questioned what employees do when they are at home and suggested that they should spend more time at the office. “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife?
Happily terming abuse as dedication,” said another. Come on, get to the office and start working,” he said.
