At present, overtime has become a flood and has even become a mandatory question for interviews in many companies. If the interviewer refuses to work overtime, it is often difficult to get a job offer, which undoubtedly deprives workers of their due right to rest, and also makes many employees physically and mentally exhausted. This is an important reason why many people are disgusted and even boycott 996.
Looking back at history, in the early years of poverty in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the broad masses of the working class made great contributions to national construction.
They regard the interests of the country above all else, are willing to work hard and dedicate themselves, and would rather live 20 years less to extract more oil.
In today's era of peace, there are indeed some people who are carrying heavy burdens and making important contributions to the country and society. During the epidemic, countless medical staff were not afraid of the epidemic to treat patients, and the officers and soldiers on the border checkpoints were vigilant and guarded to protect their families and defend the country.
These contemporary heroes also show noble qualities and noble spirits, and their hard work has created a harmonious and stable social environment.
However, for the majority of ordinary people, especially young employees working in the private sector, the difficulties and pressures they face are even greater. From the outset, the benefits of these private sector employees were very limited, and the risk of sudden death from overtime was not taken into account.
Even if the unexpected happens, it is often difficult for the company to compensate for the loss of the family. Because for a family, more important than money is undoubtedly the living lover.
These young employees who have passed away are the breadwinners of their families, shouldering the responsibility of supporting their parents and educating their children. Once they die suddenly, the pain of their families is unimaginable.
This contrast makes us wonder how much the social identity of ordinary people has changed in just a few decades.
In the past, workers saw themselves as part of the country, and their goals were closely linked to the country's development. So, despite the hardships of life, they were willing, and although the fatigue was worth it, they received honor and recognition from the state and society.
At present, most young people are just screws in the eyes of capitalists, and almost all the value they create goes into the pockets of their bosses.
Employees are beginning to realize that if their health and even life safety are not paid enough attention by the company, then there is no point in working hard.
Speaking of which, we have to mention the 996 phenomenon that is prevalent in the Internet industry. This imported "work system" has caused countless programmers to suffer physical and mental damage, and even some employees have died of sudden death from fatigue after 5 consecutive days of overtime. This undoubtedly touched the nerves of the public completely, and people began to collectively condemn the business owners who treated their employees like mustards.
As everyone knows, in addition to work, employees also have their own families and lives. They are not machines and should not be squeezed for surplus value endlessly.
The question was raised as to whether nationalization should be carried out again in order to avoid the brutal exploitation of employees by the capitalists. This idea may sound bluffing at first, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that it is immature. We live in a market economy where state-owned enterprises are often less efficient than private enterprises. If it is fully nationalized, it is likely to stifle the vitality of economic development.
In addition, in contemporary society, people's career choices are unprecedentedly diversified, and not everyone is willing to go to the factory assembly line to screw it. Most young people with higher education want a job that matches their professional and cultural level. This choice is justified on an individual level, and it is no wonder that they do not willingly take on hard labor.
To sum up, the fundamental reason why people reject 996 is not because they are lazy or lack the spirit of struggle, but because of the profound changes in the times and social structure, which has led to a huge deviation in people's expectations of work and social identity.
In today's capitalist supremacy, 996 is just a hat for extracting the surplus value of laborers, which cannot bring recognition from the state and society, and employees cannot see the meaning of their hard work. Once the scales of relevance and value identity are tilted in the opposite direction, it is only natural for people to resist overtime and capital exploitation.