In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
  • LilB0kChoy@midwest.socialEnglish
    116·
    2 months ago

    known as “996,” or 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. In other words, it’s a 72-hour work week

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    • BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.todayEnglish
      64·
      2 months ago

      I’d consider it for:

      • The right job
      • The right money

      But it’s going to have to be the kind of job I would put in those kinds of hours for free, and get paid at least triple what is reasonably expected.

        • braxy29@lemmy.worldEnglish
          14·
          2 months ago

          yeah, i don’t think a job exists where i could sustain that for any period of time before my inevitable mental and physical collapse.

          • LilB0kChoy@midwest.socialEnglish
            6·
            2 months ago

            Maybe it’s age talking but I’m at the point where my goal is the job that pays me the most for the least amount of time spent working.

            I’m much happier working my “845” (8am-4pm 5 days a week, ideally less) and then being done so I can spend as much time enjoying my life.