Why 996(72h/Week) Makes Me 'Attractive' in China | Step Into My World

Working 996 in China means 72 hours a week, from 9 AM to 9 PM, 6 days a week. But why do millions of Chinese people voluntarily choose this brutal work schedule? This video reveals the truth: 996 isn't just about money—it's your dating profile in China's marriage market.

I take you through a day in the life of a 996 worker in Shenzhen, showing why this extreme work culture has become a strategy for marriage and social status. From proving you're educated and hardworking to demonstrating you can sacrifice for family, 996 is how ordinary Chinese workers compete in the marriage market.

📍 CHAPTERS:
0:00 - A Day Working 996 in Shenzhen
1:55 - The Weird Part: Why People Choose This
2:13 - Reason 1: Proves You're Not Selfish
2:40 - Reason 2: Proves You have a desire for success
3:00 - Reason 3: Proves You Can Handle Hard Times
3:32 - Reason 4: Proves You are well educated
4:15 - Why Marriage Matters So Much in China
4:38 - The Trap: Once You're Married, You Can't Stop

🎬 VIDEO SOURCES & FAIR USE:
This video uses short clips from Chinese content creators on Douyin (Chinese TikTok) for educational and cultural commentary purposes under Fair Use (Section 107 of the Copyright Act). All clips are heavily edited, re-contextualized, and accompanied by original narration to provide insight into Chinese work culture for an international audience. All rights belong to the original creators. For content removal requests, contact: [your email]

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