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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

996 work culture isn't for everyone - or even most people. But if someone wants to start a company doing something they love and work that much, I say go for it. I started a company, albeit I only work 60/week, doing something I love and working with my family. It isn't the only way, but is the way that works for us. 🤷

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    albeit I only work 60/week

    You do realize that this is a lot of fucking hours to work per week, right? We need to stop normalizing this shit.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (3 children)

    I work from home and with my family, and I love what I do (it is my hobby). I don't ask our staff to work this much and I don't communicate with them outside of business hours (or after 2pm on a Friday). So, I'm not sure why this is wrong.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (2 children)

    I didn't say anyone was forcing you to do it, I just find it disgusting that we've normalized hours like that to the point where it's talked about like it's on the low side. "Only 60/week"

    I'm glad you can work for yourself, but the overwhelming majority of people who work 60hrs+ are not doing it by choice, and it consumes their waking life.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    But it is normal for me and I don't think I should feel bad about it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago*

    OK, then don't... I'm talking more about the society we live in, in general, where people would preface "60 hours/week" with the word "only." Reading shit like that makes me super sad.

    It's a societal problem, not a you problem.

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