Insider view: Shenzhen tech giants see relentless churn and side-hustle culture
4310sy · x · 2026-09-27
An insider account of Chinese big-tech work culture: employees expect to be laid off at any time, most switch jobs within a few years, and side businesses are the norm as people try to escape the grind — departures happen quietly with no farewell.
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