A former ByteDance employee told SCMP that she once fainted on the job after weeks of long hours. The grueling schedule is known as "996" culture in China. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Zoe Du, a former ByteDance employee, told the South China Morning Post that she left the TikTok owner in 2020 after 10 years at the company.

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Persons: SCMP, —, Zoe Du, Du Organizations: Service, South China Morning, Business Locations: China