996icu/996.ICU

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[996.ICU](https://996.icu/#/en_US) ======= **Please note that there exists NO other official account, app or merchandise except for the official domain and this repository.** * [中文版](./README_CN.md) 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). [](https://996.icu/#/en_US) [](https://github.com/996icu/996.ICU/blob/master/LICENSE) [](https://join.slack.com/t/996icu/shared_invite/enQtNjI0MjEzMTUxNDI0LTkyMGViNmJiZjYwOWVlNzQ3NmQ4NTQyMDRiZTNmOWFkMzYxZWNmZGI0NDA4MWIwOGVhOThhMzc3NGQyMDBhZDc) [](http://hits.dwyl.com/996icu/996ICU) Related press coverage: --- * *RadiiChina:* [GitHub Protest Over Chinese Tech Companies’ “996” Culture Goes Viral](https://radiichina.com/github-protest-chinese-tech-996/) * *Financial Times:* [China tech worker protest against long working hours goes viral](https://www.ft.com/content/72754638-55d1-11e9-91f9-b6515a54c5b1) * *Wired:* [How GitHub is helping overworked Chinese programmers](https://www.wired.com/story/how-github-helping-overworked-chinese-programmers/) See a [full list of press](externals/news_EN.md) What is 996? --- 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. V