90-Hour Workweeks? Take a Hike, Not Our Lives"

 "90-Hour Workweeks? Take a Hike, Not Our Lives"

To those advocating for 90-hour workweeks, let me say it loud and clear: take a hike. Your archaic, exploitative mindset belongs in the trash heap of history, not in a forward-thinking world that values humanity over corporate greed.

A Death March, Not a Work Ethic

Pushing for 90-hour workweeks is nothing short of glorified slavery. This isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a death march. We’ve already seen the horrors of Karoshi in Japan—employees literally working themselves to death—and now, these so-called "leaders" want to export that culture of misery globally? No thanks.

Fact check: According to the World Health Organization, working over 55 hours per week raises the risk of heart disease by 17% and stroke by 35%. In South Korea, where long hours are normalized, the government had to implement a 52-hour cap to combat a spike in suicides and health crises. This obsession with overwork isn’t productivity; it’s a public health disaster.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Stanford research shows that productivity tanks after 50 hours. Those slogging through 90-hour weeks are not achieving greatness—they’re making more mistakes, being less creative, and setting themselves up for burnout. And for what? To line the pockets of a corporate czar who’d replace them in a second?

Life Isn’t a Corporate Assembly Line

Humans are not machines. We are social beings who thrive on relationships, family, and personal passions. Those pushing 90-hour weeks fail to recognize this because their priorities are warped by profit margins, not humanity. To them, I ask: When was the last time you sat down for dinner with your family or felt the joy of watching your child’s first steps?

The 90s generation worked hard but didn’t sacrifice living. We took vacations. We spent weekends with loved ones. And guess what? We still innovated, built empires, and lived meaningful lives. Gen Z, you don’t need to break yourselves to achieve greatness.

A Message to Gen Z: Live, Don’t Just Survive

To the younger generation: reject this toxic hustle culture. Don’t let anyone convince you that a 90-hour grind is the only path to success. Follow your dreams—whether it’s in art, sports, tech, or anything else—and build a life you’re proud of. A fulfilled, passionate individual will always outperform a burnt-out workaholic.

A Final Word to the 90-Hour Advocates

To those pushing this narrative: take your 90-hour workweek and shove it. Life is too short to be lived in servitude to someone else’s greed. Your outdated ideology has no place in a world striving for balance, health, and genuine happiness.