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xAI techie says ‘never felt more alive’ after 19-hour shift: ‘It’s not a flex’
xAI techie says ‘never felt more alive’ after 19-hour shift, internet says ‘it’s not a flex’
xAI techie says ‘never felt more alive’ after 19-hour shift, internet says ‘it’s not a flex’
The techie’s post about working 19 hours has sparked a debate about hustle culture and toxic work habits.
Published on: Mar 06, 2026 6:43 AM IST By Trisha Sengupta Share via Copy link An xAI techie has sparked a massive debate over workplace culture after revealing he worked for 19 hours straight. Taking to social media, he shared that this was his longest shift at Elon Musk’s AI firm so far, adding that he had "never felt more alive”. While the post was intended to showcase his dedication, it quickly drew criticism from social media users who questioned the health implications of such extreme hours. Many users were quick to provide a reality check, pointing out that working nearly 20 hours "is not a flex." The techie worked in different parts of the world, including Bengaluru, before joining xAI. (X/@girikuncoro) “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 added, “I’ve never felt more alive.” Also Read: 'Holi till 10:59am, quick call at 11am': Woman's 'Peak Bengaluru moment' goes viral Though short, the tweet has reached many people, accumulating almost 90k views at the time of writing this report.How did social media react?
People had mixed reactions to the techie’s post. While some expressed admiration for Kuncoro, many warned him about burnout. An individual shared, “Your work is taking us to the promised land, Giri.” Another posted, “It is not a flex.” A third commented, “Are you hoping Elon will see this post and appreciate it? A fourth wrote, “Until you burn out and require years of your life to rebuild your mental capacity and immune system.” Also Read: Bengaluru woman warns of burnout after 6 months of 14-hour workdays: 'Heart was racing. Couldn't breathe'Elon Musk’s approach towards long working hours
Elon Musk is well-known for his "extremely hardcore" approach to work. He once said that "nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week”. The tech leader has often publicly revealed that he sleeps in his office at times to work. He consistently advocates for a baseline of 80 to 100 hours per week to achieve extraordinary results.Who is Giri Kuncoro?
According to his personal website, Giri Kuncoro is an engineer who is working on xAI. He focuses on cloud native infrastructure for AI workloads and LLM serving. Talking about his previous works, Kuncoro wrote, “Previously at TikTok, Gojek, and VMware. I'm also a former CNCF ambassador, I founded the Kubernetes community in Indonesia and led the SIG Docs localization group.” He also stated, “I've lived and worked in Tokyo, Palo Alto, Jakarta, Bangalore, and Sydney — now in London. I enjoy sharing insights from my work at conferences.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Trisha Sengupta Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More Elon Musk Techie Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world News / Trending / XAI Techie Says ‘never Felt More Alive’ After 19-hour Shift, Internet Says ‘it’s Not A Flex’ See LessAn xAI techie has sparked a massive debate over workplace culture after revealing he worked for 19 hours straight. Taking to social media, he shared that this was his longest shift at Elon Musk’s AI firm so far, adding that he had "never felt more alive”. While the post was intended to showcase his dedication, it quickly drew criticism from social media users who questioned the health implications of such extreme hours. Many users were quick to provide a reality check, pointing out that working nearly 20 hours "is not a flex."
“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 added, “I’ve never felt more alive.”
Also Read: 'Holi till 10:59am, quick call at 11am': Woman's 'Peak Bengaluru moment' goes viral
Though short, the tweet has reached many people, accumulating almost 90k views at the time of writing this report.
An individual shared, “Your work is taking us to the promised land, Giri.” Another posted, “It is not a flex.”
A third commented, “Are you hoping Elon will see this post and appreciate it? A fourth wrote, “Until you burn out and require years of your life to rebuild your mental capacity and immune system.”
Also Read: Bengaluru woman warns of burnout after 6 months of 14-hour workdays: 'Heart was racing. Couldn't breathe'
He consistently advocates for a baseline of 80 to 100 hours per week to achieve extraordinary results.
Talking about his previous works, Kuncoro wrote, “Previously at TikTok, Gojek, and VMware. I'm also a former CNCF ambassador, I founded the Kubernetes community in Indonesia and led the SIG Docs localization group.”
He also stated, “I've lived and worked in Tokyo, Palo Alto, Jakarta, Bangalore, and Sydney — now in London. I enjoy sharing insights from my work at conferences.”
Source: HindustanTimes
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