The 996 in China is far from standard, it’s prominent mainly in the informatics/electronics sector, and it doesn’t exist in the public sector as it’s technically illegal afaik, just not prosecuted. Also, there’s increasing pushback in China against it, and it’s diminishing in scope.
Comment on Anon is exploited
drmoose@lemmy.world 1 day ago
In Asia it’s even worse. Standard work day in China for example is 9-9-6 which 9am to 9pm six days a week - remember that next time you see China living in 2070 propaganda. Six days a week is still de facto standard in most Asian countries.
The best part is that the actual work output is actually worse than five day 9-5 but I guess you have to keep the masses too busy for self awareness even if it costs economically. I’d remote contract with many teams in Shenzen, Tokyo and Hochiminh city and its incredibly how little actual work they get done with these crazy hours and its not due to lack of employee skill.
Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com 1 day ago
drmoose@lemmy.world 1 day ago
You’re right and I’ve edited that my pov is from tech side after posting but for some reason edit didn’t confirm. Can’t really comment on areas as I work in software but it’s technically illegal everywhere including less developed asian countries but no one is actually enforcing this unfortunately.
musubibreakfast@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Bruh, I worked in Taiwan for a while. Those hours are insane but most of the time you’re just sitting around or doing busy work. I don’t know why but stuff I would do in a day would take me about a week in Taiwan because of all the meetings and dinners. If you work in Asia I hope you like your colleagues because they’re basically your family and friends.