A recent survey suggested that 8.6 million people claimed sick days last year because they thought their jobs were ''too painful'', the BBC reported. February 3 is considered National Sickie Day, whereby most people are likely to call in sick.

Today is National Sickie Day: 8.6 million claimed sick days last year due to 'painful' jobs

Alibaba Group founder and billionaire Jack Ma has defended the gruelling overtime work culture at many of China's tech companies, calling it a "huge blessing" for young workers.

12-hours a day, 6 days a week work schedule blessing for youngsters: Jack Ma

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