Bengaluru CA's 14-Hour Workdays Lead to Burnout: 'My Body Refused To Move'

• A Bengaluru-based Chartered Accountant, who worked at KPMG and Deloitte, shared her burnout experience on LinkedIn.
• She endured 14-hour workdays for six months, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion where her body 'refused to move'.
• Her body sent warning signs, including a racing heart and inability to breathe during a client call, forcing her to hang up.
• Realizing the futility of success without well-being, she implemented changes: no work after 8 PM, Sundays completely off, and a non-work hobby.
• These changes unexpectedly boosted her productivity and improved her mental health, leading her to advocate for rest over hustle culture.