Man Attending Meeting On Laptop At Durga Puja Pandal Sparks Debate On Work Culture

Working long hours and sacrificing personal time, even during holidays, are seen as badges of honour. A recent viral video from Bengaluru has brought this troubling trend back into the spotlight. The footage shows a man multitasking while standing in line at a Durga Puja pandal. In the clip, he is seen working on his laptop and attending a client meeting on his phone simultaneously. Social media users quickly criticised the glorification of toxic work habits, pointing out that the man seemed to be failing in both his professional and personal life. Viewers highlighted the detrimental work culture in Bengaluru and called for a healthier work-life balance.

The video posted on X came with the caption, “A Peak Bengaluru moment unfolded when a man was caught attending a client meeting on both his laptop and phone while at a Navratri pandal in Bengaluru. The incident perfectly encapsulates the city’s fast-paced work culture, where balancing professional commitments and personal festivities has become the norm. Despite the celebratory atmosphere of the Navratri festival, this individual seamlessly managed to participate in his work meeting, embodying the spirit of multitasking that is often associated with Bengaluru’s tech-savvy professionals.”

Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Stop this nonsense the company will not think twice before laying off, so keep separate personal and professional time.”

Another shared, “Learn to say NO. This is a culture that employees allow to engage into.”

“We can do work with mobile itself from anywhere anytime. Not judging him because maybe he needed a laptop for something very specific. It is about work-life integration. Work-life balance is an old concept now,” a comment read.

Another wrote, “This is rather a sign of imbalanced work-life balance’s culture. Sad but it’s true.”

An individual shared, “Sad. But the guy thinks he is indispensable. Hence. Or want to show that he is highly committed.”

One more added, “Seems like a toxic work culture that does not permit him to spend some time peacefully with almighty.”

Since the video was shared on X, it has garnered over 97,000 views.