NEWS SUMMARY
Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, shocked Silicon Valley after it was revealed that he secretly worked four full-time remote tech jobs at once. Despite doing really well in interviews and getting jobs with salaries up to $200,000, his performance was poor and his excuses (from floods to drone strikes) were suspicious. Startups discovered his multiple contracts only after comparing notes. Parekh admitted to working 140-hour weeks, saying it was due to financial hardship. Some people say what he did was wrong, but others blame the rise of hustle culture. The case has raised concerns about burnout, hiring practices and the future of flexible work arrangements.
