Shark Tank judge Namita Thapar's bold advice to those engaging in 70-hour work week

Namita Thapar, an Emcure Pharmaceuticals executive director and Shark Tank judge, issued a strong statement opposing proponents of a 70-hour work week as the discussion over work-life balance heated up.

Speaking on a Humans of Bombay podcast, Namita Thapar advised people who wish to work seventy hours a week to seriously consider their options before committing to marriage and starting a family.

"You are working 70 hours a week in addition to an additional 30 to 40 hours each week." You need to get a little sleep the rest of the time. When will you give your infant, or even a spouse who has chosen to stay at home, the opportunity to be cared for? During the podcast, Namita Thapar stated, "Then just spare them the misery and the mental health issues of having an absent parent."