Why Meeting a Retired Swiss Corporate Lawyer Left an Indian Investment Professional Embarrassed
· World · Indian Express, Times of India
A chance encounter in Hanoi between investment professional Manuraaj Garg and a retired Swiss corporate lawyer prompted reflection on differing perceptions of work-life balance and leisure. Garg was in Hanoi with his wife when he met the Swiss couple, who were in their late 60s and taking their 15th or 16th trip to Asia. The Swiss man, who retired at 55, described his working career as demanding, noting that he worked seven to nine hours a day with limited time for golf and the gym. Garg kept a straight face upon hearing this routine, noting that such a schedule is standard and often marketed as work-life balance in India. When asked about the duration of his trip, Garg felt embarrassed to admit his holiday lasted only four nights and lied about staying for three weeks.
Why it matters
The encounter highlights the stark contrast between intense corporate working hours in India and the extended leisure and retirement models common in Western Europe.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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