A Reddit user has sparked a wide online discussion after revealing that he earns $80,000 a year (around Rs 66 lakh), works only about one real week every month, and yet feels silently burned out from having too little to do. In a viral Reddit post, the user did not mention his job title or company. However, he described how he became so efficient at his job that he only works meaningfully for one week a month.
“I’ve become so efficient at my job that I only put in about one real week of work every month,” he wrote. “The rest of the time, I’m just watching TV shows, listening to podcasts, or diving into random rabbit holes online.”
He explained that he initially struggled due to a lack of formal training. Over time, he developed skills like typing 75 words per minute with nearly zero errors and replacing inefficient tools with Excel. He now produces accurate, timely reports.
Work is spotless, deadlines are met
Despite having little to do, he continues to perform at a high level.
“No one complains,” he shared. “In fact, I’m the top performer at my company. I have the best relationships with clients, I meet all my deadlines, and my work is spotless.”
Feeling empty despite professional success
He admitted that the lack of challenge has affected him emotionally.
“I used to read a ton too. One year, I read 200 books. I’ve done deep dives into every topic I care about. And now? I’m just bored,” he confessed. “I thought doing everything right would feel good. I’m overachieving and underworked, and somehow I feel worse than when I was struggling.”
He described his current state not as “quiet quitting,” but as “silent burnout.”
Online users respond with envy and advice
The post drew mixed reactions from Reddit users. While some expressed envy, others shared similar experiences or offered suggestions.
“You are living my dream,” one user commented.
Another asked, “What job is that?”
One user recommended, “You need another remote job.”
A similar story came from another commenter: “I make 85k and probably do between 4–8 hours of actual work a week. It is very boring and draining just existing 32–36 hours a week at my office.”
Another user reflected on the situation: “Been there and done that. It was amazing. Enjoy it while it lasts. Eventually, you may need to get a different job or the situation may change. It’s one of those you really know what you have until it is gone.”