“Kuch karta hi nahi…” — this is the complaint of parents whose 24-year-old son is earning an impressive ₹40 LPA. What shocked them even more is that he works at an AI startup in a remote role and spends only 2–3 hours a day on his laptop.
This real-life story was shared by Delhi-based entrepreneur Rohan Dhawan, highlighting how today’s AI-powered jobs and remote work culture are completely changing the way productivity is defined — and why it’s confusing for the older generation.
Parents Worried as 24-Year-Old Earns ₹40 LPA in AI Job
In a recent LinkedIn post, Rohan Dhawan, founder of business consultancy firm UAbility, shared a real-life example that perfectly captures the generation gap in the AI era.
He talked about his 24-year-old nephew, who works as a remote developer at a Y Combinator-backed AI startup and earns a massive ₹40 lakh per annum salary.
But instead of celebrating, his parents are deeply concerned.
Their biggest worry?
“Ye kuch karta hi nahi…”
According to Dhawan, the parents said:
“2-3 ghante laptop kholta hai aur band kar deta hai… kuch illegal toh nahi kar raha?”
For them, working only 3–4 hours a day doesn’t feel like a “real job”, especially when compared to traditional 9-to-5 work culture.
How AI is Changing Jobs in India
This story highlights a bigger shift happening across India:
- AI jobs are high-paying but time-efficient
- Developers now use AI tools to complete work faster
- Output matters more than working hours
- Many remote jobs don’t require long office hours
In short:
“Smart work is replacing hard work”
( Also Read: AI Trading Bot Turns ₹10 Lakh into ₹40 Lakh Overnight – Viral Claim Sparks Debate )
Why Indian Parents Are Worried
This situation reflects a common mindset in Indian families:
- More hours = More मेहनत (hard work)
- Less work hours = Suspicious
- Remote jobs = Not “real jobs”
But in today’s AI-driven world:
One hour of focused AI-powered work can equal 8 hours of traditional work
Reality Check for 2026 Job Market
- AI Developers are among the highest-paid roles
- Startups (especially YC-backed) offer global salaries
- Remote work is becoming the new normal
- Productivity is now measured by results, not time
This viral story proves one thing clearly:
👉 “Aaj ka zamana badal gaya hai — kaam kam nahi, smart ho gaya hai.”
