Author and entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has sparked conversation on LinkedIn after sharing details about his family's long-time driver, whom he described as "one of the best investments of our money."

In a post on LinkedIn, Warikoo said his driver, Dayanand, currently earns Rs 53,350 per month along with health insurance for his family, a one-month Diwali bonus, and a scooty.

A 13-year journey

According to Warikoo, Dayanand joined the family 13 years ago at a salary of Rs 15,000 per month. Over the years, his role evolved far beyond driving duties.

"Today, he isn't just our driver. He is our trusted partner," Warikoo wrote.

The entrepreneur said Dayanand drives the family's children to classes, handles important errands, keeps duplicate keys to the house and has earned the complete trust of the family.

"He is someone I trust blindly with the safety of my family and I," Warikoo said.

‘All he ever wanted was trust’

Warikoo also praised Dayanand's personal habits, describing him as disciplined, punctual and frugal. According to the post, he wakes up at 4.30 am, goes to sleep by 8.30 pm, is never late and maintains a positive attitude. Warikoo shared that Dayanand's contribution extends beyond transportation.

"He saves us time, mental load, and effort," he wrote. "In return, all he ever wanted was trust, which we gladly gave."

The entrepreneur added that Dayanand had been "one of the best investments of our money" and said that being generous with hardworking people is one of the surest ways to succeed in life.

Post sparks debate

Many LinkedIn users agreed with Warikoo's broader point about investing in people and building long-term relationships.

One commenter shared that their house help had been with the family for over 15 years and was trusted with house keys, adding that the relationship had evolved into something closer to family than employment.

Others said trusted domestic staff and drivers often reduce the mental burden on working professionals and entrepreneurs by taking responsibility for routine tasks.

"Very often, generosity isn't an expense. It's a long-term investment in trust," one user wrote.

Another commented: "A beautiful example of how trust and respect can turn a professional relationship into a lasting partnership."

‘Dayanand is the one who invested’

Not everyone agreed with Warikoo's framing.

One response that gained traction argued that the real investment had come from Dayanand rather than his employers.

"Not sure which part here is 'investment'. You are just paying him salary, and he is the one proving his worth by gaining your trust every day," the commenter wrote. "If someone has actually invested here, that's Dayanand. He has invested his life to build this trust."