Dying from 'overwork'-Japan's toxic office culture

[@trailrider2473]

It is a race to the finish line, but they don't tell you that there's no finish line.

[@trailrider2473]

@Sean Santamaria the immortal life is excepting there is no end only the forever now.

[@sunofuniversedaud3561]

Sean Santamaria no that’s not living you are brainwashed. God left everything here for free! So when a group of enslavers created a society for you to work for things that are already here on earth and you believe that you have to work to get it when it was already here for you huh 🤔 Then that would make you a willing slave and you indeed are worshiping other gods as it is written. I will sell you some land that’s free from god! And I will sell you all of the natural resources that came with the planet for you very existence you ignorant souls. With thinkers 💭 like you we will be your government/Gods forever please have more children/slaves so we can indoctrinate then to believe just like you. And oh almost forgot we have to give them a religion so that they believe someone other then themselves will be coming back to save them. Some story different script/scripture. SMH

[@trailrider2473]

@@hwli8938 what happens after that?

[@leihope9472]

It's a freaking rat race.

[@cognition26]

That's why you have to set your own finish line. Think about what it is that you want and make progress towards it. Many people have goals but they keep doing the same 9 to 5. Progress is the act of approaching your goal. Getting closer everyday. I used tp make 80k a year and I invested 30k every single year. As my salary went up the amount I invested went up not what I spent. For a while my returns went right back into my investments as well. All my friends bought BMWs, Mercedes, rented nice apartments, went out every single weekend, and over spent on vacations. But they are all still working today. My point is take control of your life and choose what to sacrifice.

[@ushbag]

I was at my friend’s mother’s funeral in Japan. My friend pulled out his laptop before and after the service to finish up work. The term ‘overworked’ is an understatement.

[@adrenolife1460]

Really?

[@ushbag]

Adreno Life Yup. I felt so bad for him.

[@adrenolife1460]

@@ushbag bruh I'd rather stay where i am than living in japan

[@avocado3-in-182]

If your friend’s life is full of work, no space for self-care, it’s best to fish them out of that lifestyle. It’s dangerous.

[@kailani112]

Work so much for what ?

[@DVOnly]

"No one is waiting for me. The room is dark. Just sleeping without having dinner". That part really broke my heart.

[@sunnyg4261]

Maybe you should try sleeping without dinner then, you entitled fatty.

[@David-mg8zu]

It’s not just Japan. I lived like that in London for some time. No partner, just a dark wet room with a couch (not even a real bed) and work. To be able to pay the bills. Travel to work 1 hour, another 1 hour from work. Not having time or energy to even do the laundry or basic shopping. Just work, work and sleep, and eventually alcohol to help forget my situation, but it just made it worse. I am so thankful it’s over now, and I don’t have to live like that anymore. There’s always hope.

[@soggyssb5192]

sunny g it’s not about the food itself it’s about having someone that would cook for you-someone that cares about you enough to prepare dinner when you get home. Coming home to a dark, empty room after working relentlessly all day is crushing for the soul.

[@BROWNBRANCH]

Jhon Krasnovskiy yes lots of people experience it... that doesn’t make it any less sad? Just because you may take it like a champ doesn’t make the situation any less sad

[@vidguru0062]

Jhon Krasnovskiy good for you if you chose that for yourself, but a lot of people didn’t choose such a life and don’t want it. That’s why it’s sad

[@leftright6054]

Hey I live in Japan and finally this toxic workforce culture is on the verge of death that we're supposed to leave the office by 6. I'm glad we finally started realizing how sickening it's been.

[@mrduckling1995]

I hope it becomes better I can't imagine people killing themselves because they are not living they are simply existing it's so sad I hope it comes better I really do

[@j_mokusei]

Japanese people should start a movement where everyone would go to work late and go home early as a protest, but that probably won't happen knowing Japanese attitude.

[@paramount7616]

@Flarem at 11? People should work 8 hours

[@Horologica]

Even dream jobs like artists are incredibly exhausting there

[@sondertekken]

I plan to go to Japan in my late 20s, which will be about 2027-2029. Hopefully things start to look at lot better by then :)

[@shade247]

Not living. Simply existing.

[@fuuwad]

exactly, they're working for a "goal" but they die getting to that goal? imo you should always like your job enough and work it at a healthy amount to be "happy" and to get to that "goal"

[@trevorcollum6883]

Wow did you come up with that all on your own ?

[@shade247]

@@trevorcollum6883 whats with the sass, sir?

[@shade247]

@@trevorcollum6883 obviously not original, but how I feel every day and accurate to how these poor folks feel-also stated in the video itself, so I felt it was relevant to highlight. :) good day to you.

[@JKING007]

i am the 1kth like

[@contactwide]

”No one is waiting for me. The room is dark.” *Damn , right in the feels*

[@voose03]

I know right😭😭😭

[@VioletsOnMars]

I feel so bad. I wish people did not have to live like this. I hear there's a market in Japan for simple companionship. Someone paid to eat lunch with on breaks or even just to shop at stores with. It makes my soul ache for something like that to be necessary.

[@Walamonga1313]

That's why their birth rate has decreased. These people literally don't have the time or energy left to work on relationships. Can't blame them either.

[@annaaagpalsa]

🙇‍♀️

[@wiry7428]

I can relate into it also. Having no one waiting for you back home, is one thing. But combine it with a toxic working place, is lethal.

[@YashKMusic]

the fact that there's already a word to describe "death from overwork" is a disturbing thought.

[@RAF-cc1ng]

They have word for everything

[@Rakku]

@@RAF-cc1ng They have names for many things, thats true. But death from overwork is unfortunaly pretty common over there.

[@gavloft]

I have been on benefits for 30 years. Work is a waste of my finite time.

[@pandoratypography]

I mean, I guess if you don’t know how Japanese words are put together, but we also have words to describe “death from overwork”: death from overwork.

[@YashKMusic]

@@pandoratypography good point, but this phrase seems more common in Japan (and in China). The closest thing in English is "burnout", which usually does not involve the person dying.

[@emeraldeyedstruggler3362]

This is why life dont exist after highschool in animes

[@Chartapilus]

Clannad have it

[@viccasaur]

Someone already made this comment 6 months, you’re lil late bud

[@tomosima1992]

@@Chartapilus yeaaaaahhhhhhhh let's not go there.

[@cello9877]

@@Chartapilus *flashbacks 😭😭

[@umno9830]

This would be really deep if it wasn’t just straight up wrong lol. Not only are there anime with adults, there are anime specifically with adult main characters who are overworked and have nothing to live for in their lives (like this guy) and then anime stuff happens.

[@RickSuaz]

What's the point of having such an advanced country when it squeezes the life out of its people.

[@hassanulger7167]

@Oz A has to do also with the work isn't in sections many people to more than what's on the job description. I mean wouldn't it be better if people get enough sleep ??

[@FreedInPieces]

Pretty sure the Unabomber wrote his paper based on that...

[@KidTrigger]

Cuz it advances society and helps rest of world and your economy is good too

[@KidTrigger]

@Internet Citizen everything lmao but mos tparents don’t care about their kids passion they just want their kid to get money

[@armando3168]

@Internet Citizen he even said he sleeps for 30 mins that's fucked up

[@aahan977]

this is probably why a lot of anime has to do with high school...there really isn’t any other type of freedom left yk

[@Shani249]

Damn

[@tentinquarantino2535]

interesting point

[@BrodinYT]

JEEZUS.

[@thebeyonder8814]

Dude....

[@thetheoss7429]

Nice catch

[@tiaozukum4147]

This clip has touched the depths of my soul. Mankind has got to take a step back and live a little.

[@carlj7466]

Buddy I haven't lived in years I'm trapped where I am and will never get out now unfortunately

[@sagarkulkarniwrites]

Not a little. A lot, lot lot lot more.

[@ahmadjohan6571]

corona virus lockdown is not so bad after all eh

[@MCH-23.Quintus]

Japan*

[@sagarkulkarniwrites]

Attallah Att mate, there is no proof to that. You can live your life the way you want to. Its just that some people do and some people don’t.

[@kyrios0307]

I have some Japanese friends who work in Indonesia and they said that they love being in Indonesia, it's like having a vacation all year round. That alone reflects how work is in Japan, I guess.

[@linoluvinn]

Nice.

[@SuperMrBentley]

Thats why also korean chinese and japanese workers sent abroad feel good, they are bosses and managers... back in thier countries they are just another low tier employee working non stop

[@izzuddinmnasir4884]

same in Malaysia here, previously they are salary man, now they are bosses

[@videogamescausentviolence5717]

don't forget about Japan's work culture

[@pri4782]

Lol. As an Indonesian myself i can't blame them japanese executive when they are mad or confused by Indonesian work culture (smoking, coffe and small talks every break). The nongkrong (hang out) culture is so strong here.

[@Clausmiran1837]

Work, work,work,and overwork, make somebody else rich and piss your life off...

[@YOUSIF9292]

All this work and they don't become rich . They tired then they dead (no life enjoying)

[@morsalnicolas5039]

Just go, escape to the countryside, that's the true living.

[@Mark-xw5yt]

Jõseph Wølf then get told that you are lazy And don’t work hard enough

[@Mark-xw5yt]

The Bullshit says: ok? We are talking about people who are working their ass off right now

[@SG-jm7np]

You could say that for any country. Who do you work for? The government. Only for them to piss your hard earned money away or pocket it for themselves.

[@avocado3-in-182]

Japan has three sides: technology advanced, keeping the traditions alive and making people as corporate slaves.

[@controversialgaming1364]

Capitalism at it finest but I think if you try to balance your life you can actually be truly happy but it asked immense hard work to actually preserve yourself

[@altarik]

Monochromatic well said sir.

[@centralprocessingunit2564]

@@controversialgaming1364 yeah true japan is super capitalist. so capitalist it seems like it is communist because everyone works so much.

[@doctorpanigrahi9975]

Seems like a perfect place to eat my business.

[@controversialgaming1364]

Magnus Carlsen GOAT Do you think in communist country people work more than in capitalistic one ? Do you think a company that work for profit only is going to think about their own employees ? Japanese people give their own life for companies , where do you think else this happens ? In US of course , I’ve seen people give their heart and soul to a company and then being thrown out after 20 years of hard work because they are simply not young anymore . People work for mortgages and taxes for their whole life to just meet ends . All of those things are prevalent in Capitalism for decades in US and Japan .

[@xya6877]

I beleive that this culture is changing. The key is the young people right now who are breaking the cycle. I’ve heard many young Japanese refuse to work the insane hours and do after work activities everyday. The big thing is that it must change just for the sake of repairing the birth rate and the Japanese nuclear family.

[@mr.commonsense6645]

@Rd Rz it always harder on the old days

[@an.s.7930]

Japan has a really high suicide rate, a long with a generation that its getting less interested in maintaining human human relationships. This happens in a lot of east asian countries too, like China, Taiwán, Hong Kong and South Korea. Animators in Japan have a lot of problems, they over work and are underpaid. Sad but true.

[@arsaeterna4285]

as the wealth gap increases employees have less and less say same is happening in US corporate world there is no easy way to stop the growth of revenue If you can't work, someone in asia can do it for cents on the dollar

[@marcomahardika5133]

@Blackpilled Saint The oldish you said idiots were fixing their parents parents mistake which led to Japan economy destroyed in post WW2. They did endure the hard time and resulting to now Japan become one of the most advanced country in the world. It is not fair to say they were idiots, overwork is bad but the condition force them to. Human born to make mistakes after all

[@fitfirst4468]

The Japanese nuclear family was like .6% of the population at the time , what you talking about ?

[@Lolzer575]

I remember what my university professor used to say: "Employees do the most work when they have a good work-life balance and motivation. If you push them past a certain point, their productivity drops. Even if they work for a whole day, they will still do less than before."

[@Virsidus]

Yeah, it's like running 3 marathons every day. You might be okay with it for a little while, but then the body shuts down.

[@lampsizgod]

True. Human Factors studies the relation between stress and worker productivity. There is an optimal point for every aspect of life actually. Don't overdo or underperform, be balanced. But executives don't care.

[@zayedbiniqbal2797]

No

[@A8A24]

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived. -Dalai Lama

[@giovanniquargentan6198]

Dang this was very beautiful to read and it's so true

[@SauhardaBista]

I gotta screenshot this.

[@swapnilnayak2449]

And the CCP have designated him as a terrorist! What absolute nutcases!

[@AnimationAirlines]

Dale

[@gurparvinder]

So true.

[@shankargurungsg]

Here, in Hongkong I used to go 3 days straight at work. Rest time would be in container. No one forced me it was all about money. For 3 years I continued the same schedule thinking that me and my family will be happy forever and I could get early retirement. Folks, it isn't true no matter how much money you make you can't get away from the misery. So, just live for today. Spend time with your family. Just say no to overtime.

[@neskpena7837]

Thank you for sharing! Very powerful message

[@drdipin]

Respect

[@rizzamaeong]

i've been to HK last January. you guys have the best urban plannjng in the world. your subways are a marvel.

[@thebeyonder8814]

Why you can't get away from misery? I am genuinely interested to know that Mr. Gurung is it like you never have enough money or something like this?

[@nvno1943]

@Shankar Gurung: Maybe there’s a middle path?

[@ok-hd5bb]

although this topic is sad, this is a beautifully put together documentary.

[@leajinlinszhy8517]

@@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw its actually true, I live in japan for a few years and I often see unconsious people in the streets wearing a uniform. Also almost all the documentaries, articles, websites, news are saying the same thing. Its actually also the reason why the population of japanese people is slowly decreasing.

[@sylla2]

@@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw You are fake

[@leajinlinszhy8517]

@francis brady @francis brady What they are talking about is the Office Industry in Japan not some other job who is not involved in overworked. When I was living in Japan I was only close to teenagers so I have no say on what happening in the adult world. You should not judge on what you think of happening in their lives because not all japanese people are the same and also atleast they are working because based on your description of what you do everyday you dont. Also your saying that they have more time watching stuff rather than increasing their population that is slowly decreasing.

[@leajinlinszhy8517]

@@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw so I am just going to reply based on what I understand in what you replied. I said earlier that I have lived in Japan for a few years so I have seen this kind of situations and my friend who are parents are office workers are sometimes experiencing this kind of things. In the case of their population decreasing I did not say that its equal I just stated that it is one of the causes because when they are overworking there are no time to find love or even produce a baby, because all they do is work.

[@_broits_george]

@@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw you probably live in America, what would you know what Japan

[@Tri_Nguyen_]

My dad died to work when I was 6, I basically have almost 0 memory of him. I'll be damned to make the same mistake.

[@playcost]

Sorry to hear that.

[@alexandertonev5617]

So sorry

[@nusratparveen82]

So sorry

[@marcusaurelius3200]

Is this for real?

[@maru93-c1x]

My apologies to your father passing away.

[@xTruncz]

We humans are so intelligent yet so stupid at the same time

[@SidVacant69]

What else is new

[@BleachDispenser]

Welcome to Manpower industries my friend

[@Mousa2070]

Dumb intelligence

[@kendernicklas7524]

We use our intelligence to backstab our intelligence

[@sakethsenapathi4365]

no some are intelligent playing with stupid

[@rachmatsyaifulmujab839]

we are lucky when we go to japan as a tourist.and every country has positive & negative culture too.

[@howdepressing2495]

Exactly, some worse than others. Its just part of human nature-you could say its unavoidable.

[@dankmemes3153]

true, but its also subjective. everyone has their own opinion on what they perceive as negative or positive. (e.g. voluntary workaholic)

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

India's getting there....real quick and I fear for it

[@Monkforilla]

. WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN PRIVILIDGES every country and every race has their own privilidges we are all the same!

[@hoodiebryan4381]

@@SunnyBeeRandomTuber i think india is a little different, india is a country that is quickly developing but Japan has been like this because of WW2

[@rashifarsya]

Japan is not as “rainbow and cakes” as it is in some anime. I was there for 2 weeks and most of them walk like robots and they barely talk to each other lol, it kinda scared me sometimes.

[@zeff2217]

Rashif Arsya That’s legit what anime is for, to show the positivity on what’s actually dark. I’ve been to Japan and it’s nothing like anime, too many ppl have the preconception that Japan is exactly like their anime’s, that’s not the case anime’s in many cases glorify real life scenarios that are normally stressful and depressing

[@pistachiooo9033]

@@zeff2217 kiddos should understand anime is only a form of entertainment, but unfortunately they think it is what japan is. i mean yess the culture and else, but we all know japan is one of the hardest country to live in.

[@zeff2217]

@@pistachiooo9033For sure, I can't imagine what's it like to go to school there, the work culture is just so toxic, it's no surprise that Japan has the highest suicide rate in the world. I think it's like someone else said, there's so many high school animes because that's something in Japan that's regarded as extremely stressful and anxiety inducing, so they make those animes so people can at least live their "experiences" through that, kinda weird in a way...

[@pistachiooo9033]

@@zeff2217 i almost feels like those anime’s creator is the people who are stressed enough to the point that they created their own version of japan as they want it to be. all of those amazing animes (i watch some) are the manifestation of that unachievable ‘great life’ expectations.

[@ericlee7567]

Really agree with what you said. I went to Kyoto and Osaka before, while Kyoto is quite a relaxing place, but Osaka's atmosphere kinda stresses me out

[@james_holder]

Just to anyone wondering, the Japanese government is doing their best to change this at the moment, like introducing a 4 days week for people who want more time off but for 80% pay for example. Hopefully things will change soon

[@lindsey246]

No they’re not. They’re doing this so they’re not yelled at but nobody follows these rules.

[@james_holder]

@@lindsey246 no the Japanese government is aware of the issue and is changing the work culture. For example the other week they proposed a 4 day week at 80% pay like I said. Microsoft Japan did the same

[@b12abhaypatel7]

@@lindsey246 Don't you think... Japan as it is advanced try to incorporate English i mean not changing tradition and all but it will help people who are from another country mostly stressed due to war or something to have work... It will reduce stress, work load and continue to propel gdp forward... ... Mutual gains...

[@thatbtch7124]

@@james_holder There is an article of law that makes it so that if unions and the direction agree to do it, they can bypass laws and restrictions regarding the maximum number of working hours. So while, yes, the government is TECHNICALLY doing something, most businesses bypass these laws anyway so that’s all ineffective.

[@redpillerfreedom72]

@@james_holder you are so innocent little little boy

[@adriancelis9691]

This video is scarier than the Japanese horror movies

[@kanishx]

Damn true...!!!

[@nonunknown5247]

Real life is more scary than any horror movie.

[@rezhaadriantanuharja3389]

I actually felt suffocated watching this

[@dpsphil5128]

True

[@electronicraisin5956]

@HAPPY DAYS ye, i heard it said before as well. Take care bro, dont let it bring you down

[@YOSHI-JPN]

That’s why I gave up to work in Japan. When I’m working in Japan, I had a work 17 hours per day, 6 days a week. Everyone thinks this is crazy, but no one doesn’t try to change this situation. Because, Japanese society doesn't forgive people who don't work, and it's difficult to start over even once escape from the society. Because we’ve got only one chance to get a job easily after graduate from a school. That means We all have to job hunting while going to school at 4th grade of uni or 3rd grade of high school. If you miss this chance, it’s gonna be really difficult to back to the way of standard of Japanese. So, We are really afraid to Japanese society’s eyes. Why is Japanese work so long? The reason is inefficient worksites. Our work is not divided into sections. And There is a law that company can’t easily fire employees, even that worker can’t do work well.Therefore, the person who is early in work must do the work of the person who is late in work instead even though salaries don’t change. Therefore, people who can't work are more profitable. Most people who die of overwork are excellent people.

[@plung3r]

So where do you work right now?

[@zablogful]

The worst is that even when working so much they dont achieve much more as a whole compared to western workers. Tired employees dont work as well as fresh workers, it is highly inefficient. How does pay work in japan? Is it hourly salary or paid by the week/month no matter the hours done. Here in Quebec/Canada the typical work week is 40 hours monday to friday, if you do more than 8h in a day you get paid half time more each hour, if you did more than 40h total and you need to work weekend you get paid double time. So given that working overtime is nice for the employee it is not profitable for the employer so they tend to hire more people so they dont need to pay overtime.

[@onrr1726]

I've worked in factorys with Unions here in the U.S. that worked us like slaves. The guys who worked often got stuck picking up the slack for the lazy fuckers that did nothing and the sad part was they got paid even if they did nothing and the union defended them when thr company would try to get rid of them. It's to bad we can't kill the lazy bastards and the union reps that defend them the world would be a better place with out them!

[@onrr1726]

@@zablogful we usually get 1 1/2 times our pay in over time for every hour worked over 40 hours here in the states.

[@mulkanmulkan5620]

I think India guy should try to work in Japan...they hard worker i think they Will suit for this habit

[@dmap9342]

I had a Japanese friend who told me she had a breakdown working from 9 to 12am 7 days a week, how is this allowed?

[@gordonbgraham]

Keep in mind that Japan ranks 22nd in the world for hours worked per annum. www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/nationalities-that-work-the-longest-hours/

[@andrewyang1446]

Gordon Graham Mexico 1 and South Korea 2

[@gordonbgraham]

@@andrewyang1446 Japan? The topic here is Japan, not Mexico nor South Korea.

[@dmap9342]

@James Franko "you know for a fact I'm lying " what exactly do I have to gain by "lying", I'm going by what my friend is saying, this video gave an insight into the working conditions of some Japanese so I have no reason to disbelieve her. Doesnt Japan have a high rate of suicide?

[@DanielK1213th]

@James Franko The very fact that Japan has a term "karoshi" means it's a common phenomenon.

[@MONi_LALA]

Been there for 2 mths for internship, the worker complained to me that she's been delaying her honeymoon for 3 years just because she can't ask off, not because she don't have her paid vacation days but because ppl look down at you for having a rest and 'throwing' workload on to other. I explained to her that in the US, we just ask for timeoff and the boss is the one who have to task to reorganize schedule not the worker and she was so shocked.

[@nikhileshwar4475]

They could just make a whole 'black mirror' season out of this.

[@chicuongvu1806]

Why even make it when we are looking at it

[@iceitupgsv]

What overworking has to do with new technologies ?

[@ab466]

15 million merits

[@900ml5]

Thats East Asia in a nut shell, except for Taiwan

[@tangroro]

The worst part is the older generation sees this as a good thing, it's honorable that you gave your life to your job, some even sees it as granted, and in reality dying from overworked is so common it's actually a normal thing in Japanese society. The older generation lived through a bubble economy period, that's why they are so unreasonably strict and even heartless to the young people, they went through hell thus expect everyone should be able to survive one, that's why nobody are taking actions, and nobody ever stop and think maybe they are the cause of Japanese hermits and otakus, they just see complains as weak.

[@123fourfive5]

Hermits don't contribute to society. The aim of everyone's life should be to contribute something to thr world. It doesn't have to be big and you don't need to overwork yourself to achieve that but being on welfare their entire lives is pretty low.

[@123fourfive5]

@@jellomaster5629 You can be healthy and contribute. They're not mutually exclusive

[@davidtruong5413]

@@123fourfive5 Some don't contribute to society as a result of the society itself. The stress and depression hermits succumb to is what leads some to seclude themselves imo. Not everyone can take the (peer) pressure of expectations, though I do agree that they should find a way to somehow contribute a little bit at least.

[@kishorraika6411]

thats metal as fuck

[@MikeTheGamer77]

There are a lot of new companies run by younger individuals who run them like American companies. Not to say that is good but it is certainly better. Most of them have the typical 9-5 hours, no weekends.

[@Moonless6491]

"No one is waiting for me, the room is dark" - felt that.

[@GodotOfficial]

It’s insane how working yourself to the grave to make other people rich has been normalised for centuries

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Thousands of years by now basically well the most recent 2.5k are the most recorded I believe.

[@bruceke13]

Thats what happens when we overpopulate, and not automate

[@할로-r5c]

why do you think rich people just became rich by doing nothing?

[@thepepchannel7940]

We must seize the means of production!

[@dellpacker7657]

theres not much we can do about it really

[@morisaki35]

In Japan. Our employment system is abnormal. Everyone struggles, but not everyone says it. Japan is such a country.

[@gordonbgraham]

Keep in mind that Japan ranks 22nd in the world for hours worked per annum. www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/nationalities-that-work-the-longest-hours/

[@morisaki35]

Gordon Graham I also knew this ranking for the first time. It is very interesting. This is because the number of suicides by Japanese workers and other students is the highest in each country.

[@gordonbgraham]

@@morisaki35 Japan ranks 30th in the world in suicide rates. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate

[@gordonbgraham]

Traiano Welcome I have had the opposite experience. When I was young, I thought meaning came from the pursuit of pleasure. I’ve come to the realization that the most noble pursuit is one in which you make a significant, positive impact in the lives of others. My work defines me and gives me a fulfilling sense of purpose in life.

[@gordonbgraham]

@Traiano Welcome If we are talking about Japan, then there is recourse for anyone to pursue the kind of work they wish to do. Quality education is available for the poorest of the poor. The Ministry of Education has begun to focus the curriculum to prepare young people for applying practical solutions for the current and coming age, in which AI and mass automation will make 50% of current jobs obsolete within the next 25 years. I work for a high school associated with Tokyo University of Agriculture. Our junior high school students are farming salmon in land-locked Saitama, our high school students have designed self-sustaining, solar powered plantations, which use reusable rainwater and operate on a 4 story frame that rotates according to each crop's necessary requirement for sunlight. This requires no farmland and can be marketed commercially for personal home use. The key for avoiding the kind of "serfdom" you're referring to is making the right choices and committing yourself to goals. It helps greatly if you have parents who understand as much and are willing to make the kind of emotional effort it takes to keep you in line enough to ensure you achieve those goals.

[@mourdinmourdin]

No one ever in their death bed ever said "I wished I worked a bit longer"

[@armaansingh7452]

I mean in the case of authors or composers with unfinished works, they might've said that and it would've made sense. Or even anyone making something new in general.

[@tobimilkeu8737]

@The Ancient Book Review oh my god :(((

[@KeisharJeenkins]

thats true; but the second part is... "i wish i had worked harder to get my dream job when i was younger" theres always 2 sides to this.

[@Terry-nr5qn]

Except people who had a passion for whay they did.

[@TheAskald]

Why do things we say on our deathbed matter? I don't mean to be offensive, I'm geniuely curious.

[@hamnakhan3656]

My dad works in a Japanese company named Suzuki but in Pakistani branch, which is our home country. In his earlier years of work he went to Japan through the company and looked for settling down there. He said he went on a tall building and peered down at the endless train tracks and cult like walking of people absorbed in this bubble of their own. They looked like robots climbing in the Train one after another and then another batch making line for another train to come. He said he left the next day and decided to continue in his own country. I grew up admiring the Japanese culture watching baba work in a Japanese company all his life I had a lot of introduction to the culture and language I still admire and love it. A part of me also wants to go there and live maybe but when I see the reality it’s really gruesome. It’s a beautiful country with such a closed boundary. People are machines just working. Even tho my dad works in the company but here he still wakes up at 5:00 in the morning and comes back 7:00 in the evening. That’s all I have seen him do his whole life. Not even a 9:00-5:00 job. It’s a 5:00-7:00 job. He still says he has it easy than those in Japan and that he would never set foot there. He’s now retiring and I’m happy. He finally has launched his own business and will be watching over that with his best friends. He’s going towards a happy retirement and while I’ll keep on admiring the Japanese culture I’d like to have an easy work life. My prayers to everyone out there struggling. I love you.

[@c.c7490]

Kudos, hope he's doing great

[@SpeedKing..]

👍

[@Zen_Power]

Happy retirement to your dad. Hope he stays healthy.

[@lordzooq8987]

Much love from an american

[@otakusailor2925]

Its not that negative as media potrays.

[@DarkLevis]

This has to stop. There's absolutely no reason to work this much. What's even the point of progress if we just work more and more, it should be the exact opposite. I don't think working more than 8 hours a day should be accepted on constant basis. It'd be ok to work more periodically but not chronically.

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

DarkLevis I know. You devote life to working so much and you have little time to yourself.

[@Valkirth]

as someone who works 12 hrs a day with 1 day at 15 hours i agree with this so much,the older i get the more i see that working your life away isn't living,it's existing.

[@poiofrito4722]

I agree with the 8 hour thing as long as you dont make it mandatory like a law.

[@blitzkrieg8776]

10 hours is fine as long as you have Friday off.

[@kasrkin100]

This why logan Paul and SJW must destroy the Japanese culture

[@kibou_no_hana_freezia]

Yes, that’s true, and what is more silly is we Japanese cannot change this kind of pseudo-diligence culture. Cranky old men, the top executives of Japanese companies (except for some worldwide companies, of course) literally still believe working hard would bear fruits, even after our economy got devastated. It is us youngsters that have to clear up their mess. I’d like to just say “Yare-Yare daze.”

[@beautifulbeaner]

I feel terrible for you man, just remember you are loved, don’t go down the path so many people there do when life gets hard, hopefully it will change, I doubt it but hopefully

[@42_10_]

don't give up. 諦めないで！頑張って！

[@kloestone7796]

What are your projections for change? Do you think the younger generation will change the culture or do many of them share the ideals of the old men?

[@daramis1077]

stupid tyrannic old men

[@alvinr17]

Yup. Only the young japanese could change those systems, because they're the future generation. I'm concerned why many Japanese youngsters wouldn't take part in politics, because if they were in, they could reforms those systems that ran by heisei minded people

[@西村茉莉花]

I’ve done the sleeping in the bathroom thing... and that was when i was in college working part time. From a person living within this culture though, in terms of work nobody ever portrays it in this way. In our eyes, it’s just work, it’s life. So the video hits the truth: We’re often so busy we often don’t even have time to look at the bigger picture and the implications of work on our life, and this type of busy lifestyle starts from a very young age, so we’re used to it. Personally, I think that the temples and shrines exist for us to cope with this lifestyle, for us to lighten or load onto some unseen deity. (Yes most of us are secular, but that’s why sometimes Japanese shrines are so inviting, because one doesn’t need to belong to a certain group, or have any obligations to pray or wish)

[@gordonbgraham]

Japan ranks 20th in the world for hours worked per annum. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_time

[@majorassregret903]

@Gordon Graham Thank you, kind Wikipedia Scholar for showing us our errors with your thorough, deep, and complex understanding of the social problems of a foreign country. I won't hold you up any longer good sir as I see how busy you are making right what is wrong. ✨✨🎇🎆🎉🎊ALL HAIL THE WIKIPEDIA SCHOLAR🎊🎉🎆🎇✨✨ 🎉🎊MAY NO ONE DARE CHALLENGE HIS SUPERIOR INTELLECT🎊🎉

[@gordonbgraham]

@@majorassregret903 It would behove those who wish to produce sensationalist piffle to use resources at their fingertips. Here's the latest data from OECD. It appears I was wrong. Japan is actually 21st in the world for hours worked per annum. You're welcome: data.oecd.org/emp/hours-worked.htm

[@johngablesmith4671]

Gordon Graham but those are just official figures after Japan put new laws in place and doesn’t necessarily reflect reality, as shown in this video.

[@gordonbgraham]

@@johngablesmith4671 A video can show whatever the producer wants you to see. I could make a video of Shinjuku station between the hours of 5~6pm and provide the supporting data from Japan Rail to prove that that is the busiest hour of the busiest train station in Japan, meaning that's when most people are going home.

[@EuroWolf420]

I live in Osaka, work 8 am till 2 3 sometimes 4 am with 1 day off, all I do is sleep and cry on that day. I no what the purpose is just to keep work to feed my wife and kid. Yet when I make mistake in the office I get scolded and questioned of my dedication to the company. It feels endless. Finally, someone made a video that encapsulates this well.

[@e4t662]

I said to my brother, how are you? He said, "tired, been working a lot, bought a new boat though, haven't had time to use it"..he said "how about you", I responded, " just took 3 days off and went fishing".....

[@amzadansari4145]

Didn't you asked for the boat man bcuz your brother isn't using it then why don't you get it and starts fish business and if you succeed then someday hire me.

[@letsbefreeletsbefree7183]

I work 4 hours a day but i live simple and dont comsume alot of stuff give me a cabin a dog and good food and im good!

[@arleh5402]

you took 3 days off

[@nav5738]

So you stole his boat damn

[@PadChennington]

incredibly shot .. wow

[@billionaireno1]

that’s what i’m thinking

[@avg_user-dd2yb]

This is what modern slavery looks like.

[@marcdejager2178]

this video seemed like it was something you might vibe with. good seein ya paddy my dudr

[@abner9404]

Yes

[@frankiejulianov5976]

Looks like a movie i would see

[@michaelluciano7774]

I ran my parents custom cabinet woodshop for 11 Years. I worked 12 hour days for months on end without any days off. Our lumber came to us unsurfaced so I did all the mill work, custom fabrication, hardware, machining, lacquer finishing and cabinet installation, and everything in-between cabinet making. I'm 39 years old now and my parents business filed for bankruptcy. Being overworked is one tough lifestyle. These days I am a dishwasher at a fancy restaurant. People often ask me why I enjoy my job so much, and I tell them, this work is easy money.

[@admiralrng6506]

ey, someone needs to do all the dish cleaning, there's just some jobs that needs to be done after all

[@samsofian8291]

I'm support my study work part time Stewart hotel dishwasher plate

[@jayeshmistry93]

Why didn't you hire someone to help you out? (Just asking)

[@TheTriple2000]

Total salute to you sir. You still have alot of time left though! Go out and have fun, get drunk with your friends and enjoy life. You've already endured enough bro, now its the time to enjoy yourself and treat yourself

[@shalvinkoushal8330]

Please come to India. It is a funny place and yes has better work life balance as compared to yours.

[@augu345]

They have simply everything , but too busy to enjoy.

[@emanx2600]

Havn't died yet but this feels like my life flashed right in front of me

[@namjooniekim5374]

Omg same

[@emanx2600]

@@namjooniekim5374 hope you're ok. Take care

[@namjooniekim5374]

@@emanx2600 I'm ok.. thank you. Hope you're fine too. 😊

[@emanx2600]

@@namjooniekim5374 I'm good. Thanks 😊 2020 what a year aye? Glad it's about to end 😂

[@LunaticTheCat]

I hope you are able to find happiness given your situation

[@imangavran4062]

I was in Tokyo 10 years ago. I saw people sleeping on the subways, barely standing but holding their small suitcases. My heart goes to noble, hardworking people of Japan in this capitalist and cruel world.

[@gokumetrix80]

There should be workers rights. There is absolutely no reason for people to work more than 40 hours in the week at an office job.

[@Teddyponsel2626]

its not capitalism. its Japan's working culture

[@roastingpotato]

Agung Marpaung Sure, man. Sure.

[@Teddyponsel2626]

@@roastingpotato glad you agreed

[@jakelaurent6]

Agung Marpaung Capitalism promotes a toxic work culture. Japan is just the most extreme. Here in the US people are expected to work overtime without pay, coming to work sleep deprived due to schedules is normal

[@amoon5283]

i'm a japanese living in Europe. i guess i never come back to my country. i'm so happy to be able to work here . i'm getting used to the european lifestyle. and to sum it up, it's amazing. i can't explain, i'm just happier to be here than in Japan. that's all. in terms of living, Japan is not your best option. but for just tourism, Japan is a great choice👍👍👍

[@nicolodondiego3290]

Planning to apply for work in Japan but at the same time I watched and read about the work system makes me feel I just want to travel to Japan.

[@ilmanu7826]

Where did you choose to live?

[@amoon5283]

@Aeyahul Dianyisas i can see ur life is boring enough to have time complaining other countries LOL

[@ピザこそチーズそのもの]

言いなー

[@Laura-Yu]

Same with South Korea, it’s better for tourism but living and working there is difficult. I’m glad that I was born in the US.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

My last job was like this so I quit. I never had less time to myself my whole life. It's where I really learned that money really does NOT buy you happiness.

[@KazeHorse]

Just finished a month long crunch on a project a few days ago and I think we did about 40-50hrs of unpaid overtime a week but I didn’t really count. It’s a good paying job but I’m not going to lie I feel lost af, no idea how people can do this for years.

[@88couscous]

I am Japanese and working in one of famous Company( over 10000 employees) located in Tokyo, as a marketing manager for 10 years. This hardworking culture is still exist to very very few companies. A bit exaggerating as what media usually do. These 4-5 years the situation has changed dramatically. For example, There are 16 days of Public holidays in japan which is one of the most in the world, I have 25 day-offs a year and employee have to take them at least 20 days. My overtime per month is less than 10hours. My wife is taking maternity leaves for 1 year and she gets half of salary paid as well. I have been quite relaxed and this style is not that rare comparing to other friends. I’m not trying to show off or something, just want you to know this kind of company exist a lot in Japan too.

[@mrpth5500]

You're praised for your hard work yet the reward is so little, you have the utmost respect.

[@Sjon_E]

You didn't say how many hours you work per week. All of this means nothing if you still work 80+ hours a week.

[@MidnightStorm4990]

This needs to be at the top people don't see the actual struggle.

[@receptionblcp6463]

I know someone who works for japanese company in Philippines he said, he works like hell and he doesn't take a break or skip parties cause he's gonna get in trouble lols

[@receptionblcp6463]

If few japanese companies practices over-working their small value employees, I've probably wouldn't hear these stories.

[@e.a1743]

I studied chinese in Taiwan, had so many classmates from all over the world. Around winter vacation almost everybody was talking about how much they miss their country and friends, and their life in back home etc. Except for Japanese students, most of them said they prefer their life in Taiwan. Thats when I know something seriously is wrong with this country we fail to see.

[@RockIWIdn]

Yes

[@IssaFe]

r/thathappened

[@justanormalguyonyoutube1098]

Except Taiwan economy is dogshit right now thanks to the SJW president. She's focused on buying weapon instead of investing

[@SilverReviews]

@Ryan K. probably not, weeb.

[@lil_weasel219]

@@justanormalguyonyoutube1098 I dont think "normal guy" fits you. You seem quite fascist instead

[@RayMak]

Karoshi culture has been a norm since 1990s...

[@dragsterbixing2584]

You are everywhere

[@tamsonmog5941]

People, don't comment rubbish on him. He is also a human like us, as we clicked with curiosity so did he. Let him live his life his way, don't trouble anyone.🙏🏻

[@juji5649]

Wow. Not surprised by you anymore.

[@raymakbutwithmoustache6413]

Nooooooo... Not againnnnn

[@acehunterz9048]

Whenever you go, I also go with you...

[@chaameshi]

Here is a comment from a Japanese My father is an orthopedic surgeon, and like these gentlemen, he does a very large amount of work for a very long time. It amazes me that the call comes at 2 am for an urgent patient. My father is 56 years old and there is no way he can take that kind of hard work anymore. Who can stop this terrible situation?

[@PiroKUSS]

The Japanese can. But you guys rarely complain about it, and the government is doing a terrible job. Your culture has you not question seniors because they're somehow wiser than you for being older, and those wrinkly assholes take advantage of that.

[@daltrooliveira7987]

I really sorry about your father, I hope that he can relax more otherwise karoshi is a real threat. As a japanese I think you could try to join and support political candidates that defend labor rights and to join and support labour unions and to speak to other japanese about how unfair and unsustanaible this situation are.

[@NgaireandLucyTravel]

As a single Australian woman travelling in Japan last year, the taxi drivers would ask my reason for being in Japan. When I answered "for a month long holiday" they'd answer with "your husband must be very kind and wealthy to allow you this". They were always surprised to hear I'd paid for the $20k vacation myself, and that I earnt enough to take such a long time on holiday away from work. In Japan, I learnt that when Japanese take holidays, they buy small gifts of food or expensive high quality fruit to give co workers to thank them for covering the work they have missed doing while away...it was a difficult concept that firstly as a woman I earnt enough to buy a home and travel, and that I was allowed to take that time off by my boss. Beautiful country and gracious and kind people, but I would find it difficult to sacrifice my own time up to working 20 hour days. My 10 hr days are enough thank you.

[@thomasranjit7781]

There are thousands of engineers and other top graduates who drive uber in Australia...

[@basshunterdota625]

@@thomasranjit7781 that's sad.

[@dsirulz1]

@I don't want to be anybody when you actually care about proof instead of learning something new. You dont ask your mother to prove it when she does household chores.

[@dsirulz1]

@I don't want to be anybody then dont tell someone else what they experienced is not true if you werent there yourself? are you stupid?

[@dsirulz1]

@I don't want to be anybody who are you to tell a stranger what they did or did not experience? youre so smart

[@schrodingersdad6077]

Run, rabbit, run Dig that hole, forget the sun And when at last the work is done Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one

[@AshwinMisra]

Wow. Is that from a song?

[@schrodingersdad6077]

@@AshwinMisra from the greatest album of all time 'Dark Side of the Moon'

[@EgeCagan95]

The song name is breathe from Pink Floyd.

[@demgorav1587]

Lets dig another And another And another And another And anoth...

[@jarofdelisauce2266]

@@schrodingersdad6077 For long you live and high you fly But only if you ride the tide And balanced on the biggest wave You race towards an early grave...

[@mbooth01]

The horrid part is that many don't leave until the boss leaves and are typically pressured into drinking parties afterwards. Most of the time, workers are immensely inefficient with their time, staying long hours but not truly getting anything done. What a miserable existence simply to exist at the office when it doesn't even matter. No life, why even bother living?

[@arilenn3293]

That's why Japan's suicide rate is so high

[@Quoteory]

Overworking can cause inefficiency, working 8 hours a day would likely get more work done than 12+ every single day

[@Sweety-ut8zw]

This is what happens when you live in a Godless society without real purpose

[@mbooth01]

@@Sweety-ut8zw there work life balance is horrid but it has nothing to do with being godless or not.

[@Geologese]

@@Quoteory I'm more of a 6~12 hour guy. If i feel like 6, then 6 it is, but if im on a roll, I'll work till my wife prys my corpse from the chair.

[@lizily3317]

I got a small story, my uncle went to Australia for his degree and over there he met a lot of people from different countries all over the world, amongst them a student from Japan, and yes he was that guy that always works and studies all the time the complete opposite of my uncle, one day my uncle suggested to actually take a break from studying and working for just 2 weeks, the Japanese guy was confused a bit but after a while my uncle convinced him to try it, and he took the opportunity to show him around and go meet new people, he enjoyed every second of it and decided to change his routine of working all the time, when they finally graduated and got back to their homes, the Japanese guy called my uncle and told him that his family made him run some medical tests because they thought there was something wrong with him when he told them he'll take some time off from his work.

[@Cliffem82]

The guy isn’t that strange as a Japanese, but the family is definitely weird.

[@music_fanatic8753]

Ahahah

[@veniaminf5105]

That is sad. But great that your uncle was able to show him that this is a better way to live and that taking a break is important ❤

[@prankinjp]

DO NOT COME TO JAPAN AS A WORKER. IT WOULD BREAK YOU.

[@KarenArmy1949]

Understood

[@frankistah]

According to study Japan has the long working hours but lowest productivity.. Sad reality 😢

[@gokumetrix80]

The culture needs to change. You have to learn to have freedom.

[@aiaeesya]

Yajuu senpai

[@japanesefilipinorinsan]

クラッシック先輩、本当ですよ。。ホステスが仕事欲しいが (≧∀≦)www

[@aravindulgent]

My dad worked in a Japanese company for 27 years. He loved his work, but absolutely hated his job.

[@andriuskairys3006]

Wait...what?

[@aiylavayu9572]

That’s like saying I love drinking but I hate gulping

[@aravindulgent]

@@aiylavayu9572 Actually it's more like saying that you like drinking, but hate the pub....I think.

[@aravindulgent]

@@andriuskairys3006 Shh I'm being profound

[@maxfr142]

That’s not so hard to understand. You can absolutely love the work you do, but hate the place, policies, people and pressure it brings.

[@petalblossom96]

This is an absolutely appalling state of affairs. Legal slavery. Terrible.

[@starr2870]

capitalism at its finest

[@starr2870]

@@mrnoname2753 they shoud be doing this now tbh I want to see a better change there but I feel like there too terrified to do such thing because fo there jobs and losing them but I hope to wish they do this

[@starr2870]

@Loose Cannon i honestly feel so sorry for them , I wonder how it is with them now especially with covid and the pandemic i really hope It changes out there

[@lionssinofpride2983]

@@starr2870 it is of their own free will though. Devotion and commitment something you people know so little about

[@TH3FU113ZT]

@Loose Cannon nobody said communism good. Typical Americans, whenever capitalism is slightly critiqued they get super defensive and can't accept it.

[@dannysagar887]

Remember last year when I was 17 I did a 18 hour shift in my butchers on Christmas and it was unbearable. I cannot imagine the pain and stress these people experience every day.

[@InfectedByZanza]

The company I work for is based in Europe, I was once asked to move to Narita for 2 months as there was a rollout of the existing system in Asia, so I was there to essentially train people so every branch was up to date and was connected under 1 system. My start time was 9AM till 5PM (1HR Lunch), I was going home ON THE DOT, and taking full hour for lunch. So after a week the branch manager asked me to a meeting, with like 4 different people, so im sitting there, they probably will ask how they are progressing, nope, he asks me why Im late to work and finish early, I was like, no, I start at 9, im usually here at 8:50 the latest and I finish at 5 even sometimes stay 10 minutes longer to finish things off. He was like, No, this is not acceptable and you will need to start at 8 and finish at 6-7, depending when everybody else goes home as I create ''bad work environment''. I explained to him my work hours but he said that's now how it works here. Another week goes by, and I still start at 9 and go home at 5, so they call me into a meeting and I hear my manager from Europe on the loudspeaker: ''Hey X, hows it going, I hope you guys aint missing me too much'' ''Hahaha, you know it!...Soo, Y, whats going on? what changed, how come you're being late and finishing earlier than your hours...? You're always on time and prepare to stay longer back at home'' ''Ah... I see, X, what are my starting hours'' ''Well, 9 till 5'', ''Mr. Z, what time do you want me to start and finish?'' ''Well, 7-8 o clock and finish around 6-7 or when everybody is done as you are creating bad work environment'' ''My manager: No chance, Y, Im sorry, Ill give you a call later, Mr. Z, take me off the speaker, Y you can go''. Ive no idea what followed after the call was taken off the speaker but all of the sudden, all of the department managers were super polite and so was the branch manager. My manager rang me after and apologised, said if I wanted to go back now they can book me for the next flight but I was enjoying the Friday evening and weekend social life with my Japanese co-workers so Ive said nah ill stick it out. They were admiring the European work/life balance, most of them were there from dusk till dawn, 12-15h a day, but when Friday came, everybody was lively, every Friday and weekend is like they were different people, and parties were a blast. I miss Japan in that way but I would never work there.

[@CaptainZhariff]

Thanks for sharing your experience, definitely appreciate that!

[@iyadart]

Good for you!! you were in a situation where you could play the foreigner card, it’s a rare privilege many foreigners in Japan dream of...

[@kuroalicia9240]

You have a good boss to work for... I mean, you like a relative of the boss here from what i read from your comment hahaha

[@sofialee49]

@@kuroalicia9240 Indeed. My boss is a psychopath. I was reading this and sad that his boss is great.

[@ritwik5774]

Parties were probably fun because your coworkers felt pressured to act like they were into it

[@jaymcd8577]

I've an Australian friend who speaks fluent Japanese, when I asked'em once why he's never thought of living in Japan, he just took a hard look out at the horizon and straight away replied 'nah, they work ya to death'

[@lol-xd9fr]

That kind of hurts it’s true but they don’t do it because they want to they feel the need to work i did aswell i found a job that suits me more

[@Widdekuu91]

@Tyler No one drinks Fosters there. Most bars won't even sell it.

[@swigittyswooty6908]

@Tyler never seen unhappy man with a boomerang before

[@kriketprayme]

What's even the point of living like this? You don't even have the time to enjoy your hard earned money. I'd never accept such a life. Also, foreigners often think Japan is "perfect". This is the dark reality behind that "perfection".

[@joydeepghosh1781]

There are infinite degrees to perfection.

[@loishik5404]

As a person born in Tokyo, Japan and grew up for 18 years, this is absolutely like a prison. There's a very little entertainment throughout the life as a mid-class working people on the contrary to the Anime life, ironically. Plus the salary is not even good even though Japanese people work so hard. (The average income is 37000 USD a year). The structure of the Japanese society and people's homogeneous, conservative mindset really need to be changed. It's been criticized over the last 30 years or so, but nothing seems to improved due to the mindset. I'm leaving this depressing country... :(

[@kriketprayme]

@@loishik5404 I'm sorry for you. I hope you do find the peace and happiness that you are looking for in life. I wish you the best. I'm from India. Things are not very great here either. Human life just seems to be miserable in general, regardless of the country we live in. That's why I think we should be more kind and accepting of each other. ❤️

[@enginergun1891]

@@loishik5404 You might wanna come to germany ;D

@@loishik5404 Can you tell us what jobs this people in this video are working, that demand such long hours? I'm wondering what kind of job could possibly demand this level of intensity.

[@hbt5427]

Such a wonderful video! Humans were not meant to be slaves of the system like that ... whats is the point of life if you don't have one?

[@Hegemonicmarxism]

True, the system should serve the people, not people being slaves of the system.

[@tadicahya6439]

No wonder the number of suicide in Japan is pretty high

[@RamKumar-yi6wn]

Capitalism.

[@shirai9563]

People also need money to live.. and to obtain money you are required to work.

[@hbt5427]

​@@RamKumar-yi6wn Making people's life miserable ... killing lifes to make a small percentage richer ...

[@forsakengentleman8052]

Yeah, I'll stick to anime...

[@merumero45]

Ye the people who makes the anime lives like this

[@paragonofgood]

@@merumero45 exactly. Animators work so many hours for so little pay.

[@Partizan7060]

Office worker who makes one punch man died because of overworking

[@KyudoKun]

They say Japan is a great nation in terms of wealth, culture and heritage, but weak as a society.

[@ThruTheMatrix]

They also have one of the highest deficits in the world! Not much "wealth"

[@quantumpolariton122]

It is great because of their work culture, in many ways....

[@Buccallmann456]

Japan is one of those countries where they grew too fast for their own good that when the economy falls , it's gonna fall harder than anything country much like what happened to them after WW2

[@ThruTheMatrix]

@@Buccallmann456 Or spent too much money they didn't have to appear they are "growing", when in reality the debt to GDP ratio, is off scale

[@ThruTheMatrix]

@Cyd gfzv I'd assume that's individual leaders wealth, and not Japans society/peoples. It's an all too common Socialist way! Political leaders create the debt and spend their peoples money on themselves, while leaving the citizens the bill to pay for it!

[@heckenpeter193]

You know you have a problem, when your language developed a word for "death from overwork"

[@doomsday7308]

Fr

[@fritzjackson4336]

in america, we call it a stress-induced heart attack. we have a name for it too. and also, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in america, meaning stress and diet/exercise are killing us the most.

[@hansbloodsmith]

@@fritzjackson4336 Missing the point there but sure sure....

[@thebeyonder8814]

Yeah man

[@Mumspaghettti]

Everyone's talking about how depressing Japanese work culture is, but can we just take a moment to appreciate the cinematography - this entire vid is so depressingly aesthetic. I aspire to create content of this level some day. Shout out to the creators!

[@justanormalguyonyoutube1098]

it's because of capitalism. corporates want max profit by exploiting the worker.

[@rumahnirmala]

Finally another person who realize it beside me!

[@calebsmith2950]

Dude its life and death and ure here talking about stupid cinematograpic shit? Gtfo here

[@samdekker90]

It reminds me of the cyberpunk/bladerunner style dystopian aesthetic. It looks cool, but i'm sure the reality would be anything but.

[@IncognitoSprax]

@steve yakuza Not tinfoil. What they said was correct....just on the wrong comment chain.

[@jhl8203]

Ironically, they stay up late in the office not to work but just for the sake of not looking lazy.

[@myrasatera9071]

Seeing this really breaks my heart. I saw my Japanese boyfriend struggling everytime his night shift comes. Coming back from work at 1:15 am and sleeps at 2 am. Very painful for me to see him like that.

[@PiroKUSS]

Can't you do something about it? Seems like you don't care about him and let him slowly kill himself.

[@someguy2744]

The footage makes me think this was filmed in the 90s/80s or earlier.

[@Braaaaaaa]

Can someone tell me which camera they've filmed this with? The style is breathtaking.

[@crv090]

I guess people in japan who sleep 1 hour a day see world like this actually

[@Ikozepandagamer]

@@Braaaaaaa i think it's a super 8 film camera but I'm not sure tho

[@animeliam9697]

@@crv090 great thought! I think of that too

[@ZaidIrfanKhan]

or they have used a VHS effect

[@dakotagarcia7781]

this reminds me when someone said that anime was placed in highschool bc thats the last time a person feels wonder at the world. They're discovering love for the first time, and there seems to be endless possibilities. After that point in life there is nothing but work, and misery. it sucks the soul out of you.

[@datatsushi2016]

Love people who have the illusion that Japan is some sort of Utopia, just because that's where "anime" comes from.

[@kasrkin100]

They need watch British old cartoon first

[@BurnPerimeter]

@@kasrkin100 agreed. Anime is really good, but so are western animations

[@jant3528]

They are so busy and rushed that this "film" was 3.5 minutes

[@carolkoech9670]

"Film"... This one has broken the record for films

[@Ftsesee]

They had to make it cinematic to makes us feel emotional.. if we ask them you work for what they are getting paid... they might use it as they like...smoke something to relax go to club as they want.... they aren’t just working for Bread and water.

[@nicholasdsilva1832]

@@Ftsesee a 19 hour working day doesn't need a cinematic representation for us to think it is horrible, have some empathy my dude

[@lds_drive]

Not sure why they did this. Like, the topic is super interesting to us outsiders but this "film" explains nothing, just raises the question.

[@Ftsesee]

Everything a plus side and downside... they are only showing bad times not good times

[@sharpcheddar6453]

This video is the closest I’ve ever seen to a perfect visual representation of what it’s like to be exhausted to the bone but on the move, knowing there’s still work to do. Just walking around in a blur, your perception of time is off, nothing feels real. Beautifully haunting.

[@chicken-if7nn]

facts

[@Blue0000FF]

You have a way with words! Beautifully put.

[@mentugo]

This sounds absolutely inefficient - overworked tired office clerks barely knowing what they are doing - hours after hours, days after days, years after years. This is no life - this is hell...

[@Dre9Mega]

"No one's waiting for me, the room is dark" damn, I felt that man!

[@s4nder86]

Funny way of saying a peaceful and quiet home.

[@Dre9Mega]

@@s4nder86 peaceful and quiet, true, however, in this bloke's case you can see that he's more saddened by the fact that he's all alone, just going today to day, working excessively with no one by his side and no sense of direction. Just another cog within the system.

[@ach8347]

So... KZbin decided to recommend me, who just moved to Japan, was that a hint or what lol Update: Chill... I'm still alive though (kind of)

[@jacquesdetang3883]

There is stupid people in any country. They have a giant Buddha on their face remembering them that often they should stop and think, no matter if they would starve. But all they won't listen and keep working like maniacs. Not to worry, I just read that The Listeners of Japan are much about doing plans (thinking) than other countries, you could learn a lot from this culture that you're going to visit. If you "win the war before starting it" (sit like Buddha and meditate) you don't have to worry about ending like this people.

[@floydian_4221]

My friend moved there few days ago,gonna send this to him

[@enlightenmentdoesntcomeeas5337]

pack your shit and leave. lol

[@datsun7370]

Wish you the best of luck my man

[@socialmediawatching]

I totally believe you just moved to japan

[@azazel166]

To any Japanese reading this: You work to live, you don't live to work.

[@1990Thunderbolt]

@@Thomas-ui2bd i don't get the meaning.

[@SimplyDuker]

@@1990Thunderbolt Basically, you can't be a lazy-ass idiot just sitting around, not doing anything good for yourself, let alone the society BUT, that does NOT mean you are born just to work, work and work like a bloody slave. Live your life, not survive it.

[@sachbayaya]

That’s easy for you to say for sure 😂

[@Fearless4Fortune]

@@sachbayaya only for looser giving excuses same goes to you

[@sachbayaya]

KAIZO MY Ok boomer. First of all you don’t know shit about Japanese working culture and how the relationship between companies and employees. So you mind using your head a bit to not embarrassing yourself 😊? 4Head

[@jolam_brian.]

Coronavirus gave them the vacation they needed.

[@camero4134]

I suspect that :(

[@user-mq6fu6ou4f]

bruh

[@nathanhollow0]

Now they're gonna work from home 24/7

[@Rohit-uy5xv]

Nope. Only schools and colleges closed in few places

[@anirudhkumar4507]

Now they'll get some well deserved rest at home due to all these Covid Lockdowns!

[@sayedathar2507]

Paolo From Tokyo : Japan is So Perfect Everybody is so Happy and earning alot . Me : Feels Inferior of not being born in Japan Meanwhile KZbin: Here is Your Recommendation .

[@Himerosteam]

He shows the good side of Japan that was caused by their culture. You can say their culture is perhaps too disciplined? since being formal and trying to be 100% is so important to them. There's a saying and I feel like it's kind of true "If you like your work, you'll never work a day in your life" Because every work can get boring after a few months/years. Not saying all professions. Each profession has it's own exciting things. Their culture and etiquette is very impressive to me and I think is very good and beneficial. I think Japan just needs to learn balance, which is the most important in my opinion. Sleep is important and working more than 9 hours a day everyday is unhealthy.

[@Tsomaia]

It’s not in the best interest of Paolo to show this part of Japan. Sad stuff does not help you get subscribers. Notice how he looks always hyper/over excited in front of the cámara. It’s like adding sugar to stuff to make it more sweet than it really is. Take care

[@kenjithemilkman]

@@Tsomaia he's playing a character, just like the people in his videos.

[@tusharsrivastava370]

Although you can already see in most of his *a day in the life of* videos that the workers are putting up a fake smile for the camera and working 15-16 hrs a day to get like 2-3 hours of sleep and depression.... He doesn't show it directly in the videos for obvious reasons but it is how it is

[@epicon6]

@@Tsomaia Paolo is a positive person. He gets subscribers because of his personality and because he makes good quality content. There's really no reason why he should make any other kinds of videos. There are plenty of channels that educate viewers about all aspects in Japan and just by following Paolo the videos will pop up in the recommended videos section anyway just how you found this. It's not like Paolo should make a "reveal video" titled Japan is actually a horrible place :) What people are missing 99% of the time when they make videos about the negative things about Japan is educating the viewers about Japanese culture. You can choose any country and cherry pick the bad things but unless you have a good understanding about the culture and all factors that create the bad things and also the flipside that often that bad thing can have a positive side too. Japan has mostly been a secluded island in history, so there has to be some quirks to go with it when viewed by other more open/mixed cultures. If you just see a video about overwork in Japan and judge Japanese people as a whole without knowing the culture you are literally ignorant. Yes being overworked is a real issue but it won't dissaprear by foreigners opinions about it. I'm not trying to be an ass but if you really want to understand other countries issues you really have to know the culture first or it's like dumping a turd on a cake.

[@Dracoboss98]

“Sometimes, I had nap in bathroom, so that I would not be found by my boss or colleagues”. Proof that some things are universal, no matter where you live on this planet.

[@happy8742]

I still remember when I worked at japan as an overseas worker my old neighbors would always talk behind my back saying how lazy I am and I asked my friends at work why they say that and the reason was I always go home early. It’s really cancerous.

[@erenmademewritethis9833]

Jesus why would your neighbor even give a shit about how much you work unless he's your co worker

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

@@erenmademewritethis9833 I believe Japan has a work culture in which this sort of loyalty is expected of workers. If you happen to finish up early, then don't leave if your boss hasn't left, so you'll be working overtime. If your boss wants to go out for a drink, then you must go as well. This mindset forces people to put their companies over their lives.

[@addict6886]

This happened to one of the new manager in my company in Singapore. People gossiped about her for going home at 7:30pm. She quit shortly after that and knew I had to get out of that shit hole and I did.

[@happy8742]

addict6886 I believe most asian countries has these kind of problems but japan just takes it to a whole new level

[@oxymoron9580]

@@happy8742 Not really India for example has pretty flexible work hours. There is no office hierarchy culture. I have seen janitors talk with managers like they are friends. 8-10 hours at maximum. But again Indians have the mentality which directly contrasts the japanese. We like breaking rules and avoiding work. Surely we would have prospered if we were collectively as hardworking as other asian countries given the population.

[@naws69]

sometimes i get so depressed realising that this is my life. doing back breaking work 60 hours a week. getting underpaid. having debt. how would i handle it. sometimes I feel like it's not worth living. instead i keep on living. thinking that there is something that's waiting for me at the horizon. and imagining something beyond it. even though how stupid it sounds. it gives me hope. that everything will be alright. and i could also be happy and live my life to the fullest. if there is anyone reading this, listen to your heart. it always knows best.

[@okay1296]

I hope you get out of it and can live happy

[@naws69]

@@okay1296 thank you very much

[@franklillfranke]

@@naws69 same but Keep on going and you'll find something worth living for.

[@naws69]

@@franklillfranke thank you i hope

[@dragonpriest9294]

You will find what you are looking for, please know that you are not alone and that there is always hope

[@vunkyn9601]

Never seen something evoke such strong emotion in such a short time. Beautifully filmed.

[@JH-bs1fr]

Thank you so much 🖤 - We brothers directed, shot and edited the film together - Arturo and Juan Herrero - @thestateofnothing

[@rohansagar722]

The ironic buddha sculpture at the end though.

[@juliandavidac]

LoL

[@manwhosoldtheworld_]

Yeah, it kinda looks nice

[@blupatches3030]

that's true

[@lisarino1180]

That means Japan need to get back and remember his values

[@emperorfaiz]

Even Buddha would not approves such lifestyle.

[@bisw4sh]

No matter how convincing their food, culture and anime is, never move to Japan 😬 atleast I won't. So many dark truth, it hurts.

[@myczxr]

oh, all it took was one yt video for you to have that op opinion, eh?

[@nasilemak868]

Tell that to Pewdiepie

[@MartinMalmy]

don't forget the suicide rate

[@everettfanor1989]

Their culture and food isnt all that but majority of cultures are basic

[@dantederi5062]

Yeah, japan doesn't even record their homeless and poor people. They don't care about you if you're poor and/or homeless

[@Reenetned]

The same work situation in Belgium around 1800 - 1950’s. Start creating a union and go protest! Only together this work ethic can maybe change!

[@carricktim7]

Political nihilism has been pervasive in Japanese society for too long.

[@Brass_Heathen]

when are they going to protest with an 80 hour work week? there falling asleep in alleys your really think they got the "jam" to yell and scream infront of a building for hours on end?

[@Reenetned]

Brass Heathen I understand your point. However you can’t make an omelet without cracking some eggs...

[@Reenetned]

Manuel Castro I couldn’t agree more.

[@VorticyHP]

the atmosphere of this video is really beautiful and also very melancholy. just the way it was shot and music that was used along various different locations that were filmed, either at night or day, hearing the people talk about their work life really put a good image in my head of what their situations might look like. i couldn't help but shed a tear by the end of this video.

[@JH-bs1fr]

Thank you so much for the words 🖤 - We brothers directed, shot and edited the film together - Arturo and Juan Herrero - @thestateofnothing

[@rupertbloomsbury9789]

Japan has the highest workplace inefficiency rates in the world.

[@gordonbgraham]

and the 3rd largest economy in the world

[@na_haynes]

@@gordonbgraham And the highest debt to GDP ratio, in fact, their economy is so large for this very reason.

[@gordonbgraham]

@@na_haynes the dept is to itself...the easiest debt to overcome

[@na_haynes]

​@@gordonbgraham The debt will not be overcome, there's a zero chance of that happening and a 100% chance the debt will balloon (into this decade) as their tax base shrinks.

[@gordonbgraham]

@@na_haynes You're clearly not very versed in economics. Most of Japan's debt is in bonds...bonds held by an ageing population that will die out over the next 20~30 years. What will remain is a leaner population in an age of AI and mass automation in which a changing economy that no longer relies on an unsustainable never ending population growth is no longer the buttress of social underpinning. Figure it out, guy...It's right around the corner and only simpletons can't recognise it.

[@staymotivated5743]

Japan: dying due to overwork India: dying due to not having work

[@Nine-2022]

101% true.

[@MegaVipul1990]

Bhai chutiyap hi jyada kam krna,i m working in japanese mnc ,more work pay less

[@abimucmata5793]

I think those two societies should merge together

[@eyeofthepyramid2596]

@@abimucmata5793 how could imperfect and perfect merge together ?

[@abimucmata5793]

JOEL RAJ they should give it a try who knows

[@cpc4453]

Japanese Worker : Died of overwork Japanese Boss : Let's replace him with another guy tomorrow =DDD

[@physicsevangelist253]

true

[@DhirC35]

Thats all companies. You are a liability to them. Nobody will mourne you(except friends at workplace). Youll be replaced immediately.

[@tiagobrito69]

stonks

[@nurhusni]

Well, the boss is probably gonna die of overwork as well.

[@thatoneuser8600]

Everyone gets replaced eventually. The saying that everyone matters is a myth

[@DougJK]

This actually made me so emotional, it’s crazy how a 3 1/2 minute video can be this powerful.

[@mackyvelo7801]

I asked my aunt why Japan has a lot of Instant Foods , i thought they were lazy but my aunt said " Japan is A workaholic country " after that i came to google to research & i noticed this article about " Deaths by Overwork" i feel so bad at the same the i think I'm disrespect them but i salute to them

[@lol-xd9fr]

You’re not being disrespectful it’s true sadly but it’s not that bad as they put it on the short films i have tried to end mylife manny times but we have one of the best mental care in the world that helps but it’s annoying that everyone views us through anime and these depressing short films oh and btw ごきげんよう

[@RupeshKumar-tc3fm]

@@lol-xd9fr no bro my dream country is Japan, one day for sure I'm going to live in Japan forever

[@lol-xd9fr]

Rupesh Kumar 日本語は話せますか

[@bigx9963]

Sushi sashimi is created because they don't have to cook the fish. No time to cooking stinking fish. I'm quite sure Thai people like cooked fish.

[@RupeshKumar-tc3fm]

@@lol-xd9fr bro try to speak in English, i didn't understand what you are saying??

[@rayrodz12]

I'm a foreigner working here in Japan and I can say that these things are true. Some people at the office work overtime at an average of 30-40 hrs per month which is insane. The Japanese working mentality is the more you stay at the office means you are working hard. In my case, I just do my task on my own pace. Finish my tasks on time and leave the office on time. If I have done what they require of me then there is nothing to be worried about. A lot of Japanese people might disagree but I want to show them my own working style and being efficient doesnt mean working long hours at the office. My advice to those who are planning to work in Japan: be yourself and do things that you are comfortable with, do your job as best as you can to finish as early as possible, dont mind what other people are saying.

[@bigx9963]

You are supposedly to wait until your boss leave the office. No pay raise for you.

[@rayrodz12]

@@bigx9963 Well that is the norm here for younger office workers. You need to be the first at the office and leave last if you are the youngest. I'm the youngest on our team but I dont give an F. Salary raise is based on years of service and performance so I might still get something.

[@bigx9963]

@@rayrodz12 Please be happy, life is short.

[@pokeman6543]

@@rayrodz12 foreigners will never get a pay rise or promotion anyway so working overtime is useless!

[@rayrodz12]

@@pokeman6543 well actually there is pay raise and promotion for foreigners BUT it is at a different rate with Japanese locals. They have higher base salary and they get promoted faster. Also, foreigners are bombarded with taxes here. Sad life.

[@rayjflores]

I’m assuming that this is one of the reasons of why the suicide rate is high in Japan ?

[@maximilianrump4714]

Yup

[@starr2870]

not only that but high school students too , its sad

[@armando3168]

@@starr2870 yeah i know in many schools the roof is closed so no one jumps from there to commit suicide

[@whitejester]

That, and it’s an honourable thing to die working. Death is a pleasure to them.

[@LalaLa-ze7kv]

They did a good job to lower it tho. 31 place is not that high

[@philosophyoblivion5941]

I think that most Weeaboos that think that Japan is the "Perfect country" need to see this video.

[@jzesu9889]

Tbh I think normies who consume what they know from the media are the ones mostly aren't aware of the dark side of JP culture. Those weebs will eventually learn more about Japan and those who aren't delusional will accept it.

[@sipunks]

Koreaboos also need to see a video about Korean work culture.

[@user-xh6ju3pg8c]

Hard working paradises

[@darkru3314]

“Weeeabos” don’t want to work in Japan they just want to visit famous locations,watch schoolgirls, eat ramen and sct like a ninja

[@hungrylion7742]

@@darkru3314 😂😂😂

[@LittleItaly69]

“I fell down” camera pans down skyscraper*. Me: oh the dark side of KZbin ..

[@19Leviathan14]

Germany also had an economy miracle and once rose to the 3rd biggest economic power, just behind Japan - despite not having this exaggerated overworking culture and despite having a smaller population of 80 million people, not 130 million like Japan. When people where I come from criticize their own country, they often point at countries like Korea and Japan, where things seem to be nearly-perfect: Productivity, discipline, clean streets, quality, trains perfectly on time, politeness, less crime etc... but what they don’t know is that you have to pay a way too big price for it. Sometimes we should be glad living in countries where things may not be that perfect but at least we are happier. I like a lot of things about Japan but that would be the reason not to move there.

[@Vorteksio3]

Germany is 4th economy, not 3rd.

[@runescp0wn123]

rvidal0001 No one works only 30 hours in any Nordic country unless they work part time. Work is pretty much the same as in the US except we have lots of safety nets. Happiness levels are extremely low however because of other reasons.

[@runescp0wn123]

@rvidal0001 There are a handful of companies experimenting with 6 hour work days but even if you work 6 hours a day at the office, that doesn't mean your work is finished as soon as you leave. Most college educated people have to work from home just to be able to catch up. Especially engineers and such. If you have a simpler job such as a delivery driver, it's still stressful but at least after you finish your shift, you don't have to worry about work at all after.

[@distomos8118]

Vorteksio3 As he wrote: "...once rose to the 3rd economic power..." Before China got to be 2nd and Japan 3rd. He therefore didn’t say it is. Still, for such a small country in comparison to the other three there‘s enough reason to be proud of being only 4th in row. And we have a working health care system for everybody, too, among other social benefits for all.

[@blazephamous7425]

Germany and Japan have same pros and cons. They both have discipline, loyal workers, better monthly salaries, and better lifestyle. What most people forget is the work time. My mom lived in german as well as my grandparents. She told that germany's population is rapidly decaying overtime because of this toxic work time. My grandparents worked in germany for 40 years to achieve what we have today. They were physical workers- my grandpa worked in weapon factory where weapons were made and he even worked saturdays , the day no one wouldnt even think about going to work except to make some extra earnings. He worked on making 3 or more weapons at once, while rest of the german workers worked only on one. Grandma worked in clothing factory on saturdays too. Both of them had severe health issues. My grandpa suffered a heart attack in my home city, but he was strong. He never gave up. He survived, but he had to take some time off from work, around 10 days to be exact. Germans had a strict rules, which require monitoring patients health state everyday. As soon as they get well, they must return to work immediately. At that time no company offered social security benefits which pretty much affected everyone in germany. My grandma had osteoporosis and heart issues at the age of 52. My grandpa died at the age of 80 and my grandma is diagnosed with dementia at the age of 85. Both countries will have anthropogenic issues as long as this is not resolved.

[@garyhoang9923]

it's a rat race. race to get that cheese. only to die before getting it.

[@ogueyratogeyrat7448]

No it a choice , to die for money or to die for freedom

[@kane00000]

Yeah... The whole idea is the bigger picture. You tiny millennials have some strange ways of thinking. Do selfish.

[@giselle_kvm]

@@kane00000 what exactly is the bigger picture when companies take more than the give and families are torn apart because both parents need to work to pay rent and basic necessities? Please explain to me how individuals are the selfish ones and not the corporations that leech their employers and taxpayers dry

[@nelsona9381]

yep a cheese offered by a Rat trap.

[@Arguing.With.Idiots.]

There's a short animation for that on youtube called "Happiness", it's about a rat race constantly seeking short-term happiness while fucking up the environment and themselves. It's depressing. I highly recommend it!

[@Forlore]

Holy shit, I’m only 11 seconds in and I know it’s a hotel neon track in the intro, thank you thank you thank you for using their music wow this is amazing