When it comes to TSMC, many people think of generous salaries. However, employees face varying levels of work pressure and long working hours. 

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Many aspire to work at TSMC, often drawn by the high salaries. However, the paycheck itself comes at a steep price. Achieving such compensation involves managing significant work pressure. One netizen shared a typical day at TSMC: 

They wake up at 7:30 AM, buy breakfast on the way, and arrive at work by 8:30 AM to review documents. After attending a morning meeting at 9:00 AM and working until 11:30 AM, they take a break and prepare for another meeting starting at 1:00 PM. After finishing meetings and discussions by 5:30 PM, they focus on investigation and testing until 7:30 PM. Commuting home takes half an hour, and they arrive by 10:00 PM, with little leisure time before bed at 12:30 AM. 

A former TSMC engineer noted that working overtime, sometimes until midnight, was common due to full production schedules. A technology consultant emphasized that long hours are prevalent in the tech industry, especially now with AI-related shortages driving demand. Many commenters agreed that working hours vary by department, and while high salaries attract talent, the long hours and responsibilities can test employees’ resilience.