Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has responded to the recent suggestions made by tech leaders Bill Gates and Narayana Murthy regarding the work week. Tharoor took to social media and shared his thoughts on the matter, expressing his views on the possibility of a three-day work week.

The discussion around work productivity and the ideal work week gained traction when Infosys founder Narayana Murthy proposed that Indian youth should work for 70 hours per week to enhance the country's overall productivity and economy. This statement sparked a significant online debate, with some individuals, including JSW Chairman Sajjan Jindal, supporting the idea while others raised concerns about the potential health implications of such long working hours.

On the other hand, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently expressed his belief that the purpose of life is not solely to focus on jobs. In a recent episode of Trevor Noah's podcast, Gates discussed the positive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market. He suggested that AI would free up labor for more constructive work, potentially leading to a society where people only need to work three days a week.

In response to these contrasting views, Shashi Tharoor shared his thoughts on a social media platform, writing, "Bill Gates says a three-day work-week ought to be possible. In other words, if Mr. Gates and Mr. Narayana Murthy sit down together and work out a compromise, we will end up exactly where we are, with a five-day work week!"

Tharoor's comment garnered various responses from social media users. One user humorously suggested that if Elon Musk were to join the discussion, the average work week might increase to 10 days. Another individual proposed that a four-day work week would be more beneficial, emphasizing that four hours of moderate working hours can yield optimal output while also benefiting employee well-being.

Different users chimed in with their perspectives, highlighting the need for well-organized work schedules to ensure effectiveness and productivity. Some emphasized the contextual differences in the opinions expressed by Gates and Murthy, with Murthy focused on catching up to the Western work models and Gates envisioning a future where AI assistants can facilitate higher productivity in less time.

The debate surrounding the ideal work week continues to gain attention, with opinions varying on the extent to which work hours should be reduced or restructured. While some support longer work hours to boost productivity and economic growth, others advocate for a shorter work week to prioritize work-life balance and overall well-being.

As the conversation progresses, it remains to be seen how these differing perspectives will shape the future of work and productivity.