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Vikrant Massey: India Not Ready for 4-Day Work Week
24 Jul
Summary
- India's developing economy needs sustained effort for future ambitions.
- Massey believes India's current priorities are long-term growth.
- Entertainment industry schedules often exceed 12 hours due to costs.
Actor Vikrant Massey has expressed his views on the global trend of shorter work weeks, stating that India is not yet in a position to adopt such a model. He emphasized that India, as a developing economy, needs to prioritize long-term growth and development for future generations.
Massey suggested that India's current circumstances require significant dedication and hard work over the coming decades to realize its full potential. He highlighted that the country's developmental priorities differ from those of developed nations, particularly in Northern Europe where four-day work weeks are becoming more common.
Addressing the entertainment industry, Massey acknowledged the demanding schedules. He explained that filmmaking is a cost-heavy process, often necessitating working shifts of 12 to 16 hours or more, even though actual shooting time may be much shorter.
