An Indian-origin CEO's LinkedIn post ignited a discussion about efficiency, delegation, and the value of time. The entrepreneur explained how he prioritises high-value work over home duties, stating he had not done the dishes in four years. In his post, the CEO stated, "Haven’t done dishes in 4 years. Not because I’m lazy. Because my time is worth $5,000/hour." 

The CEO closed his post by inviting everyone to rethink how they spend their time: "Stop doing $15/hour tasks. Start doing $5,000/hour work. That's how you scale." 

He stated why he made the decision, claiming that outsourcing activities like cleaning dishes, which could be outsourced for $15/hour, allowed him to focus on work worth $5,000 per hour. "Simple maths," he said, declaring the decision "obvious."

The post soon went viral, with some appreciating his emphasis on increasing productivity and others questioning the applicability of such a strategy for everyday professionals.

Critics claimed that outsourcing is not always feasible for everyone and highlighted the privilege inherent in such decisions. Some, however, praised his counsel as a lesson in choosing jobs with higher yields. Here's what people wrote in the comments. 

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