>The implication being that people who're not working full-time are not considered do be part of society? If you're not working full time as a formal employee

>The implication being that people who're not working full-time are not considered do be part of society? If you're not working full time as a formal employee of a company, you are indeed looked down upon. I have several friends in Japan who earn more from their side gigs (one is an indie musician, another is a designer, another is a programmer) but they all won't quit their day job, saying that it's vital for them to be part of their corporations to be looked upon positively by the rest of society. Hell if you aren't a full employee it's hard to even get married!