Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been notably busy since stepping down from office. His packed schedule has become a viral sensation, leading to widespread jokes on the internet about his work ethic. Sunak, who previously worked as an investment banker before entering politics, has recently taken on several advisory roles with prominent companies, including Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and AI startup Anthropic. Adding to his ventures, he’s now also a columnist for The Sunday Times.
This latest career move has ignited a flurry of online commentary, with many users humorously connecting his workload to his father-in-law, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, known for his strong stance on working 70-hour weeks.
Social media users have been quick to share their amusement. One X user, Sanjeev, joked, “Being NRN’s son in law is tough. Man is working 10 different jobs just to impress FiL and stay married after getting fired from a government job.” Another user humorously remarked, “Narayana Murthy making sure this man works 70 hours a week.” The sentiment was echoed by Akshay Sharma, who questioned, “How many jobs is he gonna take up just to please his father in law?” adding a touch of levity, another user quipped about Sunak “trying to impress Father in Law even after 16 years of marriage”.
Rishi Sunak: The “Most Employed Man”?
Sunak’s impressive professional history has also led to him being dubbed “the most employed man on the block.” His continuous addition of new roles has prompted observations like, “I open Twitter and this man takes up a new job.” One comment even humorously linked his job-taking spree to economic recovery, asking, “How can the UK job market recover when Rishi keeps grabbing everything that pops up.” Another witty remark suggested, “At this rate Rishi Sunak will take more jobs than AI.”
This trend of jokes highlights a public fascination with Sunak’s high-profile career moves, often seen through the lens of his family connections.