Household chores have always been seen as a shared responsibility, but an Indian-origin CEO, Ravi Abuvala, sparked an online debate by revealing he hadn’t done the dishes in four years. His justification? He considers his time far too valuable for such tasks. “Not because I’m lazy. Because my time is worth $5,000/hour,” he said in a LinkedIn post that quickly gained widespread attention.
In his message, Abuvala detailed his reasoning with some specific figures. “Dishes = $15/hour to delegate. My time = $5,000/hour. Decision = obvious,” he wrote.
The CEO says outsourcing low-value tasks, like washing dishes, allows him to focus on high-impact work that aligns with his business goals. “Stop doing $15/hour tasks. Start doing a $5,000/hour job. This is how we evolve,” he concluded.
Alongside his post, Ravi Abuvala shared a photo of himself on a jet ski, reinforcing his message about balancing productivity and luxury. However, his bold statement was not without controversy.
The post sparked a wide range of reactions, from people sharing his views to others offering sharp criticism. One user voiced their support, saying: “Good perspective. I agree. There are so many tasks that can be done by AI or some tasks with hourly workers. I value my time and prefer to use it for productive or value-oriented work rather than mundane tasks. Of course, we all do these things when help is not available. »
On the other hand, not everyone shared the same opinion. Another user humorously joked, “Stop sleeping because sleeping doesn’t make $0/hour.” This is how we evolve.”
Some commenters questioned the idea of attaching a dollar amount to each activity. “Everything cannot and should not be measured by its monetary value,” reads one remark. There were even comparisons to other successful people, with one pointing out: “Remember Jeff Bezos always does the dishes. Make room for the putter. »
Still, some applauded his stance on the “time value of money.” One user wrote: “Well said. You need to know the time value of money. »
Ravi Abuvala has led Scaling With Systems as CEO since 2019. His company focuses on helping coaches and agencies grow their businesses in a streamlined and profitable manner.
Abuvala’s LinkedIn profile reveals that he graduated from Florida State University in 2016 with a dual bachelor’s degree in international relations and political science. While at university, he was part of the honors program and served as vice president of the Investment Banking Club. Early in his career, he also interned at the DeVoe L. Moore Center and served as a specialist colloquium professor.
