In China, a large number of graduates enter the workforce each year, but the number of available job positions is significantly lower. Due to this imbalance, many employers can easily reduce labor costs, especially in the internet industry. This situation has led to long working hours, becoming a common occurrence, with a six-day workweek and weekends reduced to a single day off. Overtime has become a routine, exemplified by the popular term "996," where employees start at 9 AM and finish at 9 PM.
For most programmers, they are often treated as disposable, hired for a few years and then discarded. When they reach the age of 30, the pressure of working late and overtime gradually leads to fatigue, and there is uncertainty about the future career path. This phenomenon reflects issues in some industries, including long working hours and job instability, raising concerns about the balance between work and life.
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Ohh. Their situation is difficult there. I am not sure with other parts of the world. How about the pay?
As the cost of living varies in different regions, there are differences in salary. Therefore, for a monthly salary: accommodation and meals expenses account for 50% for recent graduates, 30% for developers with 1-3 years of experience, and 20% for developers with 5 years of experience.
I see.
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