Housework has always been seen as a shared responsibility, but Ravi Abuwala, an Indian-origin CEO, has sparked an online debate by revealing that he hasn’t washed a single plate in four years. His justification? He values his time 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 post, Abuwala breaks down his reasoning with some stark numbers. Dishes = $15/hour to represent. My time = $5,000/hour. Verdict = clear,” he wrote.
The CEO argues that outsourcing low-value work, such as dishwashing, allows him to focus on high-impact work that aligns with his business objectives. “Stop doing $15/hour work. Start doing $5,000/hour work. That’s how you scale,” he concluded.
Along with his post, Ravi Abuwala shared a photo of himself on a jet ski, reinforcing his message about balancing productivity with luxury. However, his bold statement has not been without controversy.
The post garnered a wide range of reactions, from those agreeing with her point of view to those offering sharp criticism. One user voiced support, saying, “Nice perspective. I agree. There are many tasks that can be done by AI or some tasks can be done with hourly workers. I value my time and I use it for productive or value-driven work rather than mundane tasks. Of course, we all do these things when help isn’t available. “
On the other hand, not everyone shared the same opinion. Another user joked, “Stop sleeping, because sleeping earns $0/hour. Now that’s how you measure.”
Some commenters questioned the idea of adding a dollar amount to each activity. “Not everything can and should not be measured at its dollar value,” reads one comment. Comparisons were also made to other successful individuals, with one pointing out, “Remember Jeff Bezos still cooks. Make room for puttering.”
Still, there were those who appreciated his stance on the “time value of money”. One user wrote, “Well said. One needs to know the time value of money.”
Ravi Abuwala has been leading Scaling with Systems as its CEO since 2019. His company focuses on helping coaches and agencies expand their businesses in a streamlined and profitable manner.
Abuwala’s LinkedIn profile shows he graduated from Florida State University in 2016 with dual bachelor’s degrees in international relations and political science. During his time at the university, he was part of the Honors Program and held the position of Vice President of the Investment Banking Club. His early career led him to Devoy L. Also observed completing an internship at the Moore Center and serving as an Honors Colloquium teacher.
