A San Francisco tech CEO, Scott Wu, is offering buyouts to staff from a recently acquired startup, Windsurf, encouraging them to leave if they cannot handle an intense work culture. Wu emphasizes that employees should be prepared for 80-hour work weeks and a total commitment to the company's mission, indicating that this lifestyle is not suitable for everyone. The buyout consists of nine months of pay, making it an attractive option compared to typical severance packages.

San Francisco tech workers are increasingly adopting a "996" work schedule, characterized by working from 9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week. This intense work culture has sparked debates about work-life balance and employee well-being in the tech industry, as many workers feel pressured to conform to these demanding hours to maintain competitiveness and job security.