San Francisco Became the Ultimate '996 City'
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The article discusses how San Francisco has become a city where the '996 culture' (working from 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week) is prevalent, sparking concerns about work-life balance, while the low engagement and comments suggest a lukewarm reception to this notion.
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Sep 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM EDT
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Sep 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM EDT
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