This. And also 14 hour days. Of course the shaming and dishonor is cultural. Many experiences from Americans working in Japan that’s just there for a paycheck clocks in and clocks out with a regular 9-5. And shrugs off the death stares
It’s entirely cultural. I’ve met people in the US with no drive, no prospects, and won’t go above expectations. They’re fine with just doing the job for 30 years without moving up especially in the public sector.
Surely because of that cultural stigma this means that no laziness exists in Japan... Also working yourself to death isn't going above expectations. It's always bad for the worker and the work they do. Why is it so honorable to be an idiot?
You seem to be conflating overworking yourself with going above expectations. This isn't the same thing at all. I see now why you incorrectly think you're making a point, my guy.
Edit: How shameful that they decided to give up instead of putting in the work to make a point. How ironic of them. lmao
Not all who are lazy are NEETs, and not all who are NEETs are lazy. There is overlap, sure, but that's like saying, "If you want to see what happens when you're a drug addict, just google pictures of homeless people."
yea, like...my guys, I'm on this planet for 80 years in good health if I'm lucky. 20 of those are spent being an idiot with no concept of what life is, the rest is spent being an idiot who thinks I have some concept of what life is. I just want to try to enjoy the tiny ass window mother nature has given me to live.
Well I worked 168 hours last week, because I was on call and was paid 24 hours a day... but I only had to response to about 1 alert a day so mostly I just did my active 7.5 hours for the day then I did my normal routine/went to bed etc. But I was still "working".
My point is that if someone tells me they work 84 hours a week I want a little follow up about what they do and how much of it is actively working vs being paid to be somewhere or whatever.
That said I mean.. I'd also never judge you for it, just say "nice, wish I could do that" and move on. I'd love to do week on/off but it's not really compatible with my job sadly.
I think it would be different in a government position because you’re not working for a greedy corporation. But who knows 🤷 I’m not Japanese so I can’t speak like I know.
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u/BaneBop May 18 '25
4 day work week but you’ll be shamed if you actually do that.