Tesla employee's 54-hour workweek sparks debate over work-life balance

One would imagine that working at one of the biggest tech companies in Silicon Valley would come with loads of perks and an enviable work-life balance. However, it seems that with such an opportunity, you seldom get off work to be able to enjoy said life.Recently, a Tesla employee took to Instagram to share how much he worked in a week at the company. His schedule not only had netizens shocked but also worried about his physical and mental well-being.The post was shared by Mohammad Salman on Instagram titled 'How much I work in a week at Tesla'. He explained his schedule with his work hours across the seven days: Monday, 11 hours. Tuesday, 9 hours. Wednesday, 10 hours. Thursday, 11 hours.

Friday, 7 hours. Saturday, 2 hours. Sunday, 4 hours.In total, he worked for 54 hours a week, reflecting a pattern that stretched beyond the five-day office routine. While weekdays appeared bizarrely long, even on weekends he was involved in work, thus leaving minimal downtime for himself.

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Social media reaction

While the man provided no additional context to his role, team or location, his schedule still managed to ignite a debate online.

The responses ranged from concern to criticism."No work-life balance. Who works on weekends?" asked a user."Work hard to make others rich," added another.“Work harder please or your H-1B will be revoked, buddy,” quipped one.Others wondered his salary package and which team he worked for, writing "What team u work for?" and "salary?"The viral video highlighted the cost of the esteemed tech jobs and techie life in Silicon Valley that many hope for, highlighting that high-paying jobs often require more than just merit, but also the will to work long hours.