Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Work-Life Balance: India vs EU vs US
A person who has worked in India, the US, and Europe said Europe has the best work-life balance.
This started a big discussion about whether it's better to have a good work-life balance or to work very hard and be ambitious.
Some people said Europe's way is good because it lets people have a life outside of work, while others said it's not good because it doesn't encourage people to work hard and be successful.
Meanwhile, India and the US are talked about because they have very busy work cultures.
A techie's post sparked debate on work-life balance across India, US, and Europe
Europe praised for prioritizing work-life balance and stability
Critics argue Europe's low ambition hinders innovation
India and US discussed for their high-pressure work cultures
Murthy's 72-hour work-week debate resurfaces
- Who
- Techie Sooraj Chandran, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, various online users
- What
- Discussed work-life balance, work hours, ambition, and success
- When
- Recently, post shared on November 20, 2025
- Where
- Online platforms, India, US, Europe
- Why
- To compare work cultures, discuss work-life balance, and debate ambition
Proponents of Work-Life Balance
Advocates for Long Working Hours
Work-Life Balance Importance
Proponents of Work-Life Balance
Europe's work-life balance allows people to have a life outside of work and be more self-directed.
Advocates for Long Working Hours
Long working hours lead to greater success and innovation, as seen in India and the US.
- Post Author
- Sooraj Chandran
- Post Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Murthy's Proposed Work Week
- 72 hours a week
- PM Modi's Working Hours
- Nearly 100 hours a week
Sources
Delhi Woman, With Laptop, Looks Stressed Inside Metro, But The ‘Work-Life Is Imbalanced’ Ad In Background Steals Show
'70 hours of work for 35 hour salary': CA says Narayana Murthy’s model ignores India's pay reality
‘Europe gets work life balance right’: Techie sparks India–US–EU work stability vs comfort zone debate