A LinkedIn post by Delhi-based entrepreneur Aryan Anurag has triggered a fresh debate around hustle culture and work life balance, with users sharply divided over whether professional ambition should take precedence over personal time.
In his post, Anurag, co-founder of Binge Labs described an interaction with a young founder who reached out to discuss a potential project but suggested reconnecting the following Monday rather than speaking on a Friday night.
According to Anurag, this response reflected a mindset that can limit early career growth. In the post, he argued that phrases such as “let’s speak next week” do not work when someone is just starting out professionally. He added that markets and opportunities, particularly in competitive environments, do not operate around fixed schedules and instead reward urgency and availability.
Anurag said he then chose to assign the work to another individual. He noted that the second person was not necessarily more skilled, but was willing to engage immediately. The decision, he explained, was based on responsiveness rather than talent alone.
The post quickly gained traction on LinkedIn, drawing strong reactions from professionals across industries. Many users criticised the underlying message, arguing that equating availability with commitment promotes unhealthy work norms. Several commenters pushed back against the idea that success requires sacrificing weekends, personal boundaries or mental wellbeing.
The discussion reflects a broader conversation unfolding across professional platforms, where traditional hustle culture increasingly clashes with growing awareness around burnout, sustainable work practices and employee wellbeing.
While opinions remain split, the post has once again highlighted how expectations around work hours, ambition and personal time continue to evolve in India’s professional landscape.
