‘Ready To Accept Lesser Pay’: Hyderabad Woman Rants About Exhaustion From 6-Day Work Week

A 25-year-old Hyderabad woman who graduated in 2023– has been working for ‘6 days per week’ as a Civil Engineer for the past 3 three years! Taking to social media, the women recently ranted about being “exhausted”. Recalling her hectic schedule, the woman claimed that she hardly gets time for herself, as most of her time goes by “recovering from the week’s exhaustion”. By the time she finally gets some energy, Monday comes back! As per her post, she is now looking for a job switch and is ready to accept a new role, even for less pay.“I’m mentally exhausted with 6-day work weeks. Hi everyone, 25F, Hyderabad. My quals = Btech, IIIT Nuzvid, Civil Engineer, 2023 graduate. I’m a civil engineer with 3 years of experience, and honestly, I’m exhausted.

For the past 3 years, I’ve been working a 6-day work week. By the time I get home, I barely have the energy to do basic household chores, spend time with my family, or even enjoy my evenings. Sundays are mostly spent recovering from the week’s exhaustion, and before I know it, it’s Monday again,” the post read.“I’m currently working at one of the largest construction companies in India. I badly want to switch jobs. I’m ready to accept lesser pay, but still other companies are also asking for a 6-day work week,” the post further read.She further ranted about the corporate lifestyle and the civil engineering industry in India. Further questioning the country’s labour laws, the frustrated employee stated that people are “humans” in the end, “not machines”.“Is this just the reality of the civil engineering industry in India? Why are Indian labour laws created to maintain WLB? We’re humans, not machines just to improve someone’s empire.When will this stop? Almost all the countries are adopting a 5-day work week,” the post concluded.The post went viral after being shared, pulling in many reactions. Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.Check out the viral post:The post was shared on Reddit, by the handle ‘Busy-Target2534’. The post was shared yesterday and pulled many views from people.

Internet’s reaction: “I am so proud of you OP, pls apply for new jobs and pray for a better opportunity, 23k for 6day per week is brutal. I pray you have enough strength everyday and have a good sleep every night. All I can do is pray for you. all the best,” the post read. “Freaking labour laws and administrators,” added another.