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Workers are said to be participating in the government’s Technical Intern Training Program.
That’s plenty for life in Japan’s capital, claims twenty-something woman, but you might not want to live like her.
Telecom giant’s decision is part of plan to “increase the independence and productivity of each individual employee.”
Workaholics asked to address this senseless loss in a country where taking paid leave is frowned upon.
Many were depressed by some of the comments made by overseas YouTube users who found the workday in the video long and tiresome.
Professional e-sports player also skyrockets in popularity for boys, while girls’ career dreams remain steady.
Whether you’re visiting Japan on business, working remotely, or just need a quick phone charge, this is definitely something you’ll want to take advantage of.
Supposedly less-than-perfect jobs both sound a lot better than the ones many people actually have.
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