“I haven’t eaten dishes in 4 years…”: Indian-origin CEO’s demand for $5,000 an hour divides the internet

A bold LinkedIn post by an Indian-origin CEO has set the Internet on fire, dividing opinions on productivity, delegation and privilege. The businessman announced that he had not washed a single dish in four years, linking his situation to the cold and difficult economy.

“I haven’t eaten dishes in 4 years. Not because I’m lazy. “Because my time is worth $5,000 an hour,” the CEO wrote in his now-viral post. He explained that outsourcing tasks like washing dishes for $15 an hour allowed him to focus on high-value, $5,000-an-hour work. He added: “Simple calculations,” describing his decision as “clear.”

This post struck a chord, sparking debate about its practicality and excellence. While some praised it as a remarkable model of efficiency, others criticized it as tone-deaf and disconnected from everyday realities.

Critics argued that not everyone has the resources to delegate household chores, with one user commenting: “This tip works if you’re already earning at that level. For the majority, this isn’t an option. But others found value in his approach. One commenter wrote:” The saying “be generous with everything but your time” has never made more sense.”

Another user mocked the post, saying: “Stop sleeping, because sleeping earns $0 an hour.” Now this is how you scale.” Meanwhile, some questioned the CEO’s broader perspective. “Love your content Ravi, but remember Jeff Bezos is still washing dishes,” one user wrote. Make room to hang out.”

The CEO concluded his post with a rallying cry to reevaluate priorities: “Stop doing $15-an-hour work. Start doing $5,000-an-hour work. That’s how you scale.”

Amid the uproar, another user shared a personal lesson from the post. “I still want to support my stores and employees by working with them, but the more I do that, the less time I have for deals and marketing. Great lesson here!

This viral post, which has been viewed thousands of times, highlights a larger debate about the value of time, the privilege of outsourcing, and striking the balance between increasing productivity and staying grounded.