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Redditor Calls Out Company's Extreme 72-Hour Work Week Demands
6 Aug
Summary
- Reddit user finds LinkedIn job posting with 12-hour, 6-day work week
- Company expects "Silicon Valley-style grind" without matching pay or benefits
- Workers criticize lack of labor protections and unrealistic demands
On August 6th, 2025, a Reddit user stumbled upon a LinkedIn job posting that raised major red flags. The listing included several questions that hinted at the company's extreme work expectations, including whether the applicant would be comfortable with a 12-hour workday, 6 days a week.
Sharing screenshots on Reddit, the user expressed outrage at the company's demands, stating that while many are fighting for better work-life balance, this employer is "moving in the exact opposite direction." The user argued that if the company expects a Silicon Valley-style grind, it should also offer Silicon Valley-level pay and benefits.
Other commenters on the Reddit thread echoed the user's concerns, pointing out the lack of worker protections that allow such practices to persist. One user sarcastically mocked the job posting's tone, saying it felt like an invitation to "work like a slave" so the boss could climb the ladder.
The incident has sparked a wider discussion about the growing "hustle culture" in certain industries, where employers push employees to the brink without adequate compensation or work-life balance. As the job market remains challenging, many feel they have little choice but to accept such unreasonable demands.
