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⛓️ Overtime Prison

996

jiǔ jiǔ liù
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Literal Translation: 9 AM to 9 PM, 6 days a week

Actual Meaning: The grueling, notorious tech overtime schedule widely criticized for causing burnout and health crises.

Western Meme Parallel: Crunch culture / Sweatshop tech schedule

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Recruiter
Our startup offers rapid growth and flexible hours (996)!
Candidate
I choose life over ICU, pass.
📜 Cultural Lore & Origin

Originated the famous GitHub repository '996.ICU': 'Work 996 and end up in the ICU.'

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