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the 996
the NINE-nine-six · noun · informal
A grueling 9am-9pm, six-days-a-week work schedule.
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An intense work schedule of 9am to 9pm, six days a week, associated with parts of the Chinese tech industry and criticized as emblematic of extreme overwork culture.
“He burned out fast under the 996 grind and swore he'd never take another job that expected it.”
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the 996 In A Sentence
He burned out fast under the 996 grind and swore he'd never take another job that expected it.
Origin & Usage
Chinese tech-industry term ('996') that drew international attention and criticism around 2019.
People Also Ask
What is the 996?
It is a work schedule of 9am to 9pm, six days a week, associated with parts of the Chinese tech industry.
Why is the 996 criticized?
It is seen as emblematic of extreme overwork culture, driving burnout and eroding work-life balance.
Where does the term 996 come from?
It is a Chinese tech-industry term that drew international attention and criticism around 2019.
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