A post from Chennai entrepreneur Prasanna Sankar went viral this week. He shared a photo of his office at 10 pm. The whole office was still working. The picture spread fast on Instagram, X and WhatsApp. Many people said it showed a serious problem in India’s work culture.
The photo showed rows of desks. Computers were still on. People were working quietly. Prasanna wrote in his post: “It’s 10 pm and the entire office is alive. No one told them to stay. Blessed to be working with a team of owners. We are looking for great people to join us.” The post became popular fast. Some users praised the hard work. Many others said this is not healthy. One comment said: “Staying and working at 10 pm is not the flex you think it is.”
Comments said the picture looked normal for many Indian startups. Long hours. Heavy deadlines. No balance. Many people wrote that this is not something to celebrate. They said workers need rest, sleep and a normal life. One user added: “This is not passion. This is pressure.” Some employees tagged friends. They asked if this is what the startup world has become.
The company shown in the photo works with large clients. The team is known for fast speed and tight delivery. The photo was posted during a big product update. The moment was meant to show progress. But it also showed the other side of startup life. It reminded people that constant pressure can affect health.
This story became popular because it felt real. Many workers in India know this feeling. They work late. They skip meals. They feel tired. The photo acted like a mirror. It showed something many people live through but do not speak about.
For founders, this moment raised an important question. Should long work hours be normal? Or should companies build better systems? People said growth must be smart. They said success should include employee care. For workers, the story asked a simple question: when does hard work turn into harm.
This viral moment proved that one photo can start a national conversation. It showed that the future of work in India will not be about speed alone. It will also be about care and respect.
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