Silicon Valley Embraces the 996 Work Culture Amid Tech Race and Burnout Concerns
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The '996' work schedule, originating from China's tech industry, involves 12-hour shifts six days a week and is now emerging in some Silicon Valley companies, reflecting a shift towards more intense work cultures and raising concerns about work-life balance and industry homogeneity.
- Why the '996' schedule is capturing the interest of Silicon Valley leadership NPR
- The hottest number in tech these days is 996: Working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week Axios
- AI Workers Are Putting In 100-Hour Workweeks to Win the New Tech Arms Race - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Burning out Interconnects | Nathan Lambert
- So long, 9-to-5. Hello, 996 Fast Company
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