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karmicdragonflyWhen I read about the 996 system -- 9am to 9pm 6 days per week -- and when I read about the Chinese workers having to sign a "strivers' pledge" to waive overtime pay and paid time off -- it just makes me sad-angry.
And then you get those fucking American Corporate Capitalists insinuating that the Chinese are harder workers -- more like they are more controlled and more desperate -- it makes me angry-sad.
I have more than I need - I'm trying to get rid of excess shit right now. I am fortunate not have to worry about my next meal. But I will be god-fucking-damned if I will work 72 hours a week with no PTO or overtime. In that case, it's time for me to leave this life and pick a better life next time. This timeline is just sucking more and more.
And here's the rub....I grew up a 'po-white-chile' on a farm. Farmers work many, many hours -- I remember my childhood. And I'm fine with that. I'll work for myself to raise food. But fuck 996. But I will buy my next iPhone...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/996_working_hour_system
And then you get those fucking American Corporate Capitalists insinuating that the Chinese are harder workers -- more like they are more controlled and more desperate -- it makes me angry-sad.
I have more than I need - I'm trying to get rid of excess shit right now. I am fortunate not have to worry about my next meal. But I will be god-fucking-damned if I will work 72 hours a week with no PTO or overtime. In that case, it's time for me to leave this life and pick a better life next time. This timeline is just sucking more and more.
And here's the rub....I grew up a 'po-white-chile' on a farm. Farmers work many, many hours -- I remember my childhood. And I'm fine with that. I'll work for myself to raise food. But fuck 996. But I will buy my next iPhone...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/996_working_hour_system