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Maybe the reason is that so they can go work abroad if they aren't fitting in with Japans conformist culture. Though the immigrants I work with seem to just re
by rhino369 12y ago
Maybe the reason is that so they can go work abroad if they aren't fitting in with Japans conformist culture.
Though the immigrants I work with seem to just reconstruct the same pattern of behavior. My Japanese office mate works til midnight every single night for no reason. I feel sad for the poor guy.
- kevin_thibedeau 12y agoPart of that is that the Japanese excel at processing reams of pointless paperwork to get any little thing done. In addition, the strict social hierarchy forces workers at the bottom of the ladder to stay later than their superiors to demonstrate their commitment to the company. This leads to the ridiculous 12 hour work days possibly followed up by mandatory drinking with the boss after work.