Swiss lawyer's 7-9 hour workday sparks work-life balance debate

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While exploring the vibrant landscapes of Vietnam, Indian investment professional Manuraaj Garg had a thought-provoking exchange with a retired Swiss corporate lawyer.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:28:18 UTC.

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  1. UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

  2. Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss

  3. Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest

  4. Experts say Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice this year

  5. Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies

  6. Swiss lawyer's 7-9 hour workday sparks work-life balance debate

  7. ‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years

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