Zoho Founder Advice On Career vs Family Debate: The question of how much today’s youth is leaving their personal life behind in the race to build a career has once again come into discussion. Veteran software company Zoho Founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu has fueled this debate by sharing an old video. Through this video, he has especially forced the youth pursuing higher education like PhD to think whether they are doing the right thing by postponing marriage and family.
What was said in the viral video?
This video, which is becoming increasingly viral on social media, is of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. In this, he is seen talking to a PhD student about her studies and personal life. When the student explains that she still has two years left to complete her studies, Lee Kuan Yew immediately says: “Please don’t waste time. This marriage and kids are more important than your PhD. By the way, good luck to you with your PhD and your boyfriend.” This statement has now become the cause of fresh debate.
Sridhar Vembu’s advice: Don’t waste time
While sharing this video, Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu clearly said that he has been greatly influenced by the thoughts of Lee Kuan Yew. Vembu believes that even today youth should think about starting a family in time. He expressed concern that the falling birth rate around the world could become a major threat to the future.
Vembu also said that society and economy should be molded in such a way that women can balance both their career and family. His views also match the thinking of the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, who has been continuously calling the declining population a serious challenge for humanity.
PHD is good but please don’t waste time… – Lee Kuan Yew pic.twitter.com/FqTdJFDqSt
— Alvin Foo (@alvinfoo) April 23, 2026
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Opinion divided into two groups on social media
After this post of Vembu, the debate on the internet has intensified. A section of people believe that in the pursuit of career, people lose the right time for marriage and children. Whereas, the other section is calling it a completely personal decision. He argues that in today’s expensive times, it is more difficult than ever to settle down and raise children, so economic stability should be a priority.
What is the right time?
This debate once again raises the question that what should be the priority in life, career or family? The answer to this depends on the circumstances and thinking of every person, but it is certain that this issue will deepen in the future.
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