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Viral LinkedIn Call for Weekend Availability Draws Backlash and a Clarification

The Delhi-based co-founder says the advice is aimed at newcomers who want extraordinary success.

Overview

  • In his post, Aryan Anurag argued that “weekends are not more important than your future,” recounting a Friday-night outreach where a founder deferred to Monday and lost an “exciting and important” project to someone who replied immediately.
  • The post went viral on LinkedIn and across Indian media, with many users rejecting the notion that early-career ambition requires sacrificing personal boundaries or off-hours time.
  • Supportive voices countered that being responsive early on can be a competitive edge, with comments emphasizing that ease of doing business and speed can win opportunities.
  • Facing criticism, Anurag clarified that his message targets those seeking exceptional outcomes and said his company operates remotely with an “unlimited no questions asked leave policy.”
  • Coverage identified him as a young Delhi-based co-founder, and the discussion over hustle culture versus work–life balance remains active with no reported actions beyond reputational debate.