Indian Techie in UK Praises Work-Life Balance: Focus on Health, Family Time
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News18•20-01-2026, 13:17
Indian Techie in UK Praises Work-Life Balance: Focus on Health, Family Time
- •Modhura Roy, a consulting principal, moved to the UK from India and experienced a significant shift in work culture.
- •After seven years in India, she noted that UK companies prioritize employee well-being, breaks, and family time over constant availability and long hours.
- •Roy highlighted that in the UK, work is seen as a part of life, not consuming every waking hour, with emphasis on quality work and personal upskilling.
- •She contrasted this with India's 'hyper productivity' culture, where mental well-being is often overlooked, and employees face pressure for revenue generation.
- •The move to London in March 2020 helped her better manage her career and personal life as a mother, despite new challenges like expensive childcare.
Why It Matters: An Indian techie finds a healthier work-life balance in the UK, prioritizing well-being over hyper-productivity.
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