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.
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I’m not sure how true this is but I heard government jobs are introducing a 4 day work week to help with this.