Burnout engulfs India’s IT sector as one in four professionals logs 70 or more hours weekly
Excessive workloads are directly linked to higher burnout rates [FIle]
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A recent survey conducted by Blind, an anonymous professional community app, has unveiled a stark picture of overwork and burnout plaguing India’s IT sector. The survey, carried out from March 12–19, 2025, among 1,450 verified IT professionals, found that 72% of respondents routinely exceed the 48-hour workweek limit. Shockingly, one in four professionals logs 70 or more hours weekly, ...
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