Problems with Work Hours in India

May 14, 2026, 13:56
AsiaSociety

Introduction

Many workers in India are unhappy. They want a better balance between work and home.

Main Body

Some workers work on weekends. The company gives them a day off during the week. But this is bad. Their friends are not free on weekdays, so they are lonely. Workers in India work very long hours. Some stay at the office until 10 p.m. In the USA, people leave the office early. Many bosses in India think long hours mean more work. This is not true. It makes workers tired and sad.

Conclusion

Indian companies must change. They need to give workers more free time.

Learning

⚡ The "Opposite" Trick

To move to A2, you need to compare two different things. Look at how the text compares India and the USA:

  • India → Stay until 10 p.m. (Late)
  • USA → Leave early (Fast)

How to build these sentences:

[Place/Person A] + [Action] ↔\leftrightarrow [Place/Person B] + [Opposite Action]

Example from text: "In the USA, people leave the office early." →\rightarrow This tells us the India situation is the opposite.

Common A2 Opposites found here:

  • Happy →\rightarrow Sad
  • Long →\rightarrow Short
  • Free →\rightarrow Busy

Vocabulary Learning

balance
a state where things are equal or in good proportion
Example:She tries to find a balance between work and home.
weekends
the days Saturday and Sunday
Example:Many workers work on weekends.
lonely
feeling alone or isolated
Example:They are lonely when their friends are not free.
tired
feeling exhausted or needing rest
Example:Long hours make workers tired.
free time
time when you are not busy
Example:Workers need more free time.