New Delhi, May 30 -- A social media post discussing the realities of working US shifts from India has triggered a discussion online, with many professionals weighing the financial benefits against the potential impact on health and personal life.

The discussion began after Instagram user Sayak Roy shared a video detailing what it is like to work from 7:30 pm to 4:30 am, a schedule commonly followed by employees handling international clients and teams based in the United States.

In the caption accompanying the video, Roy outlined what he sees as the major benefits of working a US shift from India.

"Pros of Working in US Shift (7:30 pm to 4:30 am) from India: Higher salary with night shift allowances, working with empathetic people and ...