After 19-hour shift, xAI techie says ‘never felt more alive’; internet disagrees

In today’s fast-moving tech world, discussions about long working hours often go viral on social media. Some people praise working late nights or long shifts, but others question whether it is healthy to work that much.

A recent post by a tech professional has now started this same debate online.The discussion began after a developer from xAI shared an update about completing a very long work shift. While the post showed excitement and dedication, it received mixed reactions. Some people appreciated the effort, while many others worried about the impact of such long hours.

Post about 19-hour shift gets attention

The conversation started when Giri Kuncoro shared a message about his workday.

In the post, he said it was the longest shift he had worked at the company so far.“It’s 5:30 am. Just closed my laptop after 19 hours of work today – my longest at xAI so far,” wrote Giri Kuncoro.He also added a line that quickly caught people’s attention:

“I’ve never felt more alive.”Even though the post was short, it spread quickly on social media and was widely discussed.

Internet reacts with different opinions

After the post went viral, many users shared their views.

Some praised his hard work and dedication.One person wrote, “Your work is taking us to the promised land, Giri.”At the same time, many people disagreed with celebrating such long work hours. They said working nearly 20 hours in one day should not be seen as an achievement.“It is not a flex,” another user commented.

Some users question the reason

A few people also asked why the post was shared publicly. Some wondered if it was meant to get attention from company leadership.One comment said, “Are you hoping Elon will see this post and appreciate it?”

Concerns about burnout

Several users also spoke about health concerns. They said working extremely long hours regularly can cause burnout and serious tiredness.One user wrote, “Until you burn out and require years of your life to rebuild your mental capacity and immune system.”Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on a social media post shared by the individual and public reactions to it. The views and statements quoted in the story belong to the respective users and do not reflect the views of this publication.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)