Microsoft techies work just 15-20 hours a week? Viral post sparks debate on ‘dream job’

A recent post on X revealed an intriguing work arrangement at Microsoft, sparking a heated conversation about work-life balance. X user Rona Wang shared that her friend, a Microsoft employee, enjoys an unusually flexible schedule, working only 15-20 hours per week. With the remaining time, her friend indulges in playing League of Legends. Remarkably, this part-time schedule doesn't compromise his salary, as the techie allegedly has a whopping $300,000 (Rs 2,51,35,665) annually.

''Talking to my friend who works at Microsoft & he works 15-20 hr weeks & plays league the rest of the time & gets paid $300k for it,'' her tweet read. As per bio, she is a Compilers engineer and is based in San Francisco.

This story has sparked a lively discussion about work-life balance, productivity, and the tech industry's evolving approach to flexible work arrangements. People are going wild in the comments, with some asking about job openings and others praising the employee's productivity. Some also shared similar stories.