 Questioning the 9-9-6 Schedule
Recently we were made aware of a new work schedule trend: the adoption of the "996" work schedule (working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week) by segments of the Bay Area tech community. While it isn't a surprise that many industries have long working hours and high productivity demands, this trend concerns us because it represents a challenge to established principles of health and wellness, particularly concerning sleep. This relentless schedule appears to systematically minimize the hours available for necessary rest. Given the clear biological imperative for sufficient sleep to maintain cognitive function, regulate mood, and mitigate the long-term risk of neurodegenerative disease and other chronic health issues, we are not a fan of this emerging example of work culture. Sleep as you know is extremely important!
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