It seems like CEOs are on a mission to outdo each other in inventing the world's most impractical work schedules. Just when we were recovering from Narayana Murthy's 70-hour workweek spiel, here comes L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan, suggesting a whopping 90-hour workweek—Sundays included. His justification? “How long can you stare at your wife, how long can the wife stare at the husband?” Well, Subrahmanyan, perhaps long enough to wonder why they married someone who supports such ideas.

Predictably, his leaked pep talk went viral, sparking memes, outrage, and Deepika Padukone's disapproval. But let's pause to ask: what is it with CEOs and their love for overtime? Do they think happiness grows in the fluorescent glow of office lights? Subrahmanyan's anecdote about hardworking Chinese employees “surpassing” Americans is as tired as we'd all be after his proposed schedule.

(Some user): productivity doesn't come from burning people out. In fact, studies on four-day workweeks show increased efficiency and job satisfaction. Even Tokyo, with its reputation for intense work culture, is embracing shorter weeks to support work-life balance.

(Some user): Here's what people actually do when not working: parent their kids, cook, clean, read books, attend Zumba classes, or simply rest. Rest isn't slacking—it’s recharging. And those who rest well often work smarter, not harder.