“14-16 Hrs Work, 24 Kg Weight Gain, No Personal Life…” Bengaluru Man About Lack Of Work-Life Balance

We have grown up learning that work is worship. While the idea is great and can lead to some amazing results and productivity, it has also made us realise how many of us put our personal lives on the back burner to show our efficiency and dedication at work. The result? No work-life balance, strained relationships, bad health, and no time for personal growth. While people have been talking about the importance of work-life balance for ages now, a Reddit post by a Bengaluru-based man has brought the issue into the limelight again. Scroll on to know more about this.

Bengaluru Man Talks About Lack Of Work-Life Balance & Impact On Health

Am I really dying ?
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A Reddit post titled “Am I really dying?” by a Bengaluru man (@just_ibu_reads) has gained a lot of attention on social media. The Bengaluru man called himself “a corporate slave in India, stuck in a toxic work culture”. He talked about how for nearly three years now, he has worked for 14-16 hours daily.

In a concerning revelation, he shared that he has gained 24 kgs since August 2022 because of his desk job and lack of other activities. “My sleep schedule is completely messed up—some nights I sleep at 2 AM, some at 11 PM, but I’m always in the office by 9 AM,” he further mentioned about his sleep cycle.

He shared that his lack of work-life balance has left his mother worried and also jeopardised his relationship with his girlfriend. He said that while his girlfriend is the only “consistent, positive thing” in his life, he hasn’t been able to give her much time due to work pressure.

The man has been “meeting deadlines, helping peers, and pushing my limits” at work. And while this has helped him grow work-wise, he has come to realise that he has no personal life! “I haven’t travelled anywhere in 2.5 years—not even to Nandi Hills, right here in Bangalore,” he further revealed.

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Concerned Netizens Share Similar Experiences

The Bengaluru man’s post on the lack of work-life balance resonated with many netizens online. Many people in the comments shared their personal experiences. One of them shared, “I have been there in a similar situation 4 years back. After feeling the same exactly as you, I asked for leaves which were rejected. And the same thing continued for 2 more months And I was exhausted. Felt like hell. Health was seriously upset and was on treatment for 2 weeks. Forced sick leave no one can deny. Realised the importance of WLB. And fast forward to this day. I have my limits. Where I work only for 8 hours a day. Let it be any priority. I don’t want to extend my time beyond 8hrs.”

Another one said, “You need a break. You honestly do. No “change your job” advice. You need a break. It’s the easiest and least stressful thing you can do.” One of them advised, “Speaking from personal experience do not compromise on health, you can earn all the money in the world but won’t get your health back.”

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This is something we all have come across or are experiencing. We just want to repeat that no amount of work and money will ever be able to compensate for your health, so choose wisely.

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