> Those 5 weeks of paid vacation feel more like an insult than a benefit. Now imagine not having them. I moved from Australia where (due to my contract) I had

> Those 5 weeks of paid vacation feel more like an insult than a benefit. Now imagine not having them. I moved from Australia where (due to my contract) I had 6 weeks per year, now in Japan I have two. Feels a lot worse than having them. > 8 hour workdays are insane 8 hour work days are a breeze, I've regularly done 12-14, and not unknown to have done a few 20hours (sleep at work, I'll be doing this next week a few times due to staff shortages). I do agree with you about retirement though, kinda worrying that all that money I paid into my Australian superannuation is locked up and will probably not be there when I eventually retire.