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Danish man quits Spotify to run distillery after half-time denied
Danish man quits Spotify to run distillery after half-time denied
Rasmus Dall, a research scientist at Spotify, has quit after the company refused his request to work half-time so he could focus on building his distillery, Gede Lille. In a LinkedIn post…
The Story in Brief
Rasmus Dall, a research scientist at Spotify, has quit after the company refused his request to work half-time so he could focus on building his distillery, Gede Lille. In a LinkedIn post that went viral, Dall said it might be his "last day in tech" and he is now turning to making fruit and berry brandies from his own orchard.
Dall's post, which reached half a million views on X, has sparked debate about Scandinavian social security and part-time work. Danish part-time employees work fewer than the standard 37-hour week and retain pro-rata rights. Commenters suggested Dall could find part-time consulting or startup roles.
The Indian Opinion
The praise for Dall's 'work-life balance' ignores the real story: his request was denied, and quitting may end his tech career. The Indian tech industry offers freelance and contract work, but true half-time corporate roles are rare here too. The real test is whether companies will formalise flexible hours, not just celebrate those who walk away.
Source: livemint.com
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