A Microsoft engineer of Indian origin, Pratik Pandey, died at age 35 due to likely a heart attack linked to overworking and stress, prompting calls for tech companies to monitor employee workload and mental health.
In her book "MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your 'Enough,'" financial expert Manisha Thakor explores the detrimental effects of overworking and the "never enough" mindset. Thakor argues that society's emphasis on money, work, and prestige perpetuates this mindset, leading to a lack of fulfillment and strained relationships. She encourages individuals to shift their focus from self-worth tied to net worth and instead cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Thakor introduces the concept of MoneyZen, which involves having calm confidence and clarity about one's relationship with money and its role in life. She advises younger adults to live within their means, establish good financial habits, manage debt responsibly, build an emergency fund, and save for the future.