Jack Forsdike – Charm

I Worked 996 in China As a British Expat, and I’m Relieved I Was Laid Off

Cs news10 months ago012 mins

Jack Forsdike is a British citizen who worked for two years at a Chinese tech giant in Guangzhou. He experienced 996 when he became a game designer in 2024 and soon realized why it’s dreaded. He told BI how 996 took control of his life and that it was only the minimum of the expectations…

British man finds fame in China after revealing gruelling 996 work schedule at tech job

Cs news10 months ago08 mins

A British man has gained unexpected fame on the Chinese internet after he revealed his gruelling work schedule at a Chinese Big Tech firm, drawing fresh attention to the country’s so-called 996 work culture. Jack Forsdike, a Yorkshire local, joined NetEase in Guangzhou in 2022, doing translation work which did not involve overtime. He was…