Gurgaon founder says 24 7 availability isn’t value as India debates burnout and work culture

A single LinkedIn post triggered stories of midnight calls

A Gurgaon-based founder’s viral LinkedIn post has ignited a heated debate about India’s long-hours work culture. Nistha Tripathi argues that being reachable around the clock doesn’t equal being valuable, after professionals described burnout, late-night calls, and judgment for logging off on time. The post has quickly become a flashpoint for workplace expectations and boundaries.