"60 hours is normal?": Former Amazon exec faces backlash after praising Bengaluru team’s “insane” 3am meetings

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Amazon executive, has sparked a debate on the demanding work culture in India, especially in global organisations. Broda shared his observations about his Indian colleagues in Bangalore, whose work ethic stood out during his time at Amazon. His post has gone viral, drawing attention to the long hours worked by employees in Indian offices, igniting discussions across various social media platforms like LinkedIn and Reddit.

What Adam Broda said in his post?

In his post, Broda described his experience working with a technical team in Bangalore, recalling how his Indian colleagues routinely worked longer hours than his own 60-hour workweek. He noted that when he logged in at 7 am, they were already online, actively engaging in meetings at 10 am and even attending high-level reviews in the afternoon. He was particularly struck by their availability and commitment, mentioning that they would sometimes work as late as 3 am, Bangalore time.

Broda expressed admiration for the enthusiasm and energy exhibited by his colleagues despite the long hours. He recognised their work ethic as a powerful testament to workplace culture, emphasising that even though employees appeared willing to work extra hours, employers should be cautious and mindful of workloads, particularly across different time zones. He urged global organisations to “regularly check in with employees in different time zones and ensure their workloads were manageable.”

Reactions on Social Media: A Mix of Support and Concern

Broda’s post quickly gained traction,