996.ICU

GitHub describes it as Repo for counting stars and contributing. Press F to pay respect to glorious developers.. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

GitHub describes it as Repo for counting stars and contributing. Press F to pay respect to glorious developers.. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. The README describes the project this way: ======= Please note that there exists NO other official account, app or merchandise except for the official domain and this repository.

The README section "README details" states: The name 996.ICU refers to "Work by '996', sick in ICU" , an ironic saying among Chinese developers, which means that by following the "996" work schedule, you are risking yourself getting into the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

The README section "README details" states: Related press coverage: --- RadiiChina: GitHub Protest Over Chinese Tech Companies’ “996” Culture Goes Viral Financial Times: China tech worker protest against long working hours goes viral Wired: How GitHub is helping overworked Chinese programmers

The README section "README details" states: A "996" work schedule refers to an unofficial work schedule (9 a.m.–9 p.m., 6 days per week) that has been gaining popularity. Serving a company that encourages the "996" work schedule usually means working for at least 60 hours per week. Visit 996 working hour system on Wikipedia for more details.

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