Sergey Brin’s ‘60-Hour Workweek’ Mantra: Game-Changer or Burnout Recipe for Employees?

Google co-founder Sergey Brin suggested in a leaked memo that 60 hours a week is the “sweet spot” for productivity, urging employees to work harder to lead in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). While it may fast-track career growth and earnings, risks include burnout, poor work-life balance, and diminishing returns. Is it worth the hustle?

​Google co-founder Sergey Brin suggested in a leaked memo that 60 hours a week is the “sweet spot” for productivity, urging employees to work harder to lead in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). While it may fast-track career growth and earnings, risks include burnout, poor work-life balance, and diminishing returns. Is it worth the hustle? Google co-founder Sergey Brin suggested in a leaked memo that 60 hours a week is the “sweet spot” for productivity, urging employees to work harder to lead in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). While it may fast-track career growth and earnings, risks include burnout, poor work-life balance, and diminishing returns. Is it worth the hustle?