The traditional 9 to 5 work schedule is increasingly being replaced by various alternative arrangements like shift work, flexible hours, and remote work. Some companies are adopting a four-day work week while others are implementing the controversial 996 schedule, which consists of working from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. This schedule raises concerns about worker well-being and has led to significant backlash, protests, and claims of modern slavery in China, especially when linked to worker fatalities.
Jack Ma called the 996 working schedule a 'huge blessing' for workers, stating that many people lack the opportunity to work such hours. He claimed that if one doesn't work 996 while young, when will they do it?
The controversial 996 schedule, defined as working 9 am to 9 pm six days a week, almost doubles the typical working hours, leading to protests and claims of 'modern slavery' in China.
Worker deaths associated with the harsh 996 regime have sparked outrage, exemplified by the tragic case of a 25-year-old employee from Bilibili, which contributed to the #996 movement trending on Weibo.
Although the advantages and disadvantages of flexible working arrangements are debated, the extreme nature of the 996 schedule illustrates a stark divergence from the traditional 9 to 5 model.
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