Former Google CEO Says US Tech Workers Must Match China's 996 Schedule To Remain Competitive

U.S. tech workers must sacrifice work-life balance to compete with China's workforce, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned. Speaking on the All-In podcast, Schmidt said China's tech sector operates on "996" schedules - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week - despite the practice being outlawed in 2021. He criticized remote work as particularly harmful for young employees who miss learning opportunities from in-person office interactions. âoeIf you're going to be in tech and...