I’ve heard that working 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week is widely accepted in China. Why is this?

  • @AgreeableLandscapeM
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    3 years ago

    Due to its high population density, the job market in China is insanely competitive which translates to workers being expected to work unreasonable amounts. It’s the same as Japan and South Korea. Basically it’s “well if you won’t work these hours, someone else will because everyone is looking for a job.”

    • @seahorseOP
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      53 years ago

      I’m surprised the Chinese government hasn’t made laws to limit that. I guess their economy is humming along pretty well though so maybe they don’t want to rock the boat.

      • @AgreeableLandscapeM
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        3 years ago

        I’m sure they’re working on it. The communist party has been once again tightening their regulations on companies in recent years after they were loosened under Deng.

  • @ttmrichter
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    63 years ago

    It’s not.

    It’s prevalent in some industries (and slowly getting squashed even there because it’s causing instability and the Chinese government is badly allergic to instability).

    In my job, my boss doesn’t allow us to work overtime except in emergencies, and then always makes up for the overtime with extra time off later.

  • @Thann
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    23 years ago

    Same reason slavery is prevalent; It’s cheap, and they can get away with it.