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.
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