"Six people in the industry told CNBC they either pulled out of interviews, turned down job offers, or left the company after learning that TikTok has a “996” culture, either from online reviews or through first-hand experience.
The 996 culture is practiced by some companies in China. The name is derived from the employees’ requirement of working from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for six days in a week, which works out at 72 hours per week."