Finding a balance between work and personal life can often feel like a challenging act. With constant deadlines, extended hours, and increasing demands, it’s easy for work to take over our time. Zerodha’s recent Instagram post highlights this reality through a series of striking graphs, reminding us of the significant impact work has on our lives.
The post reveals a surprising truth: we tend to spend more time with our coworkers than with our pets, parents, or even in our own homes. This serves as an important wake-up call to prioritize meaningful moments with the people and activities that truly matter in our lives.
The post has already received over 3,000 likes, generating a wide range of reactions. Users have shared everything from heartfelt comments to clever quips in response.
One commenter noted, “This is a great comparison; we spend so many years in our professional circles, so it’s important to choose wisely.” Another user remarked, “This shows the cost of capitalism—we trade our time for paychecks and end up spending more time with coworkers than with loved ones.”
A third individual humorously pointed out, “It’s bold of them to assume I had a partner at 18 or 20.” Meanwhile, another user sarcastically stated, “I can’t speak for the other slides, but my time spent with a partner has always been zero.”
Zerodha, founded in 2010 by brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, is a discount brokerage firm. The company’s name blends English and Sanskrit, combining the word “Zero” with “Rodha,” which translates to “barrier” in Sanskrit. Nithin serves as the CEO, while Nikhil is the CFO.
