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I've recently been offered work in Japan. I love Japan for the food, people and techno-logical advancement. Besides the challenge of learning a new language, I have concerns about the work culture there, although the result is a professional workforce.
While I understand it's part of their upbringing and culture and with all due respect to the country and people, I have concerns about how people from foreign countries adapt to the work-life there? The alarming suicide rate of the locals who can't take the stress is testament to that. Is that description really accurate? I know it may be taboo or difficult to discuss this, but what tips can readers offer to safely adjust to work-life there and at the same time ensure one's well-being?
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Does Japan have a work life balance?
According to latest data from the OECD, the average amount of hours worked per year in Japan was 1,644. This figure includes regular full-time work as well as paid and unpaid overtime, across all positions. Japan's result puts it into the top 50%, at place 14 of 37.Why many workers in Japan do not take time off from work?
The first reason is of course the Japanese work ethic. To serious, diligent Japanese people, getting results at work is often more important than feeling ill, so in that regard already Japanese people take fewer days off than those in other countries.What are the working conditions in Japan?
Generally, the statutory working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Statutory holidays must be granted once every week or four times every four weeks. Flexible working hours arrangements are permissible, subject to certain requirements and if prescribed in the work rules or labour-management agreements.Why does Japan work so hard? | CNBC Explains
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