Random thoughts on NZ and WORK-LIFE BALANCE in NZ and Japan... Japanese listening video!

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I filmed this in 2019!! I'm in Japan now, so please don't worry!
This is a video where I'm talking about my random thoughts,
but I hope it would be your listening practice!
I think we Japanese DO work too much sometimes.
I know it because I hear it from my friends and I used to do so when I was working
for a Japanese company.
I don't necessarily think that working long hours is always efficient.
Also, I feel like Japanese people don't have enough time to spend with their family,
friends because of overworking. Visiting New Zealand and seeing how people have a better
work-life balance there made me realize the importance of knowing my own priority.
What do YOU think?? Do you live to WORK? Or do you work to LIVE?
Or do you WORK AND LIVE? haha Or do you feel IKIGAI in what you are doing?
Please commend below and let me know your thoughts!

[@mikurealjapanese]

I filmed this in * 2019!* ! I'm in Japan now, so please don't worry! This is a video where I'm talking about my random thoughts, but I hope it would be your listening practice!I think we Japanese DO work too much sometimes.I know it because I hear it from my friends and I used to do so when I was working for a Japanese company.I don't necessarily think that working long hours is always efficient.Also, I feel like Japanese people don't have enough time to spend with their family,friends because of overworking. Visiting New Zealand and seeing how people have a better work-life balance there made me realize the importance of knowing my own priority.What do YOU think?? Do you live to WORK? Or do you work to LIVE?Or do you WORK AND LIVE? haha Or do you feel IKIGAI in what you are doing?Please commend below and let me know your thoughts!

[@shenglongisback4688]

I agree long periods of any activity can drain anybody of energy,But too add the pressure on top can drive a person crazy Im currently working in a Japanese Company too learn Nihongo,but the department i work speaks mainly English ironicly 😆🤣 But the good thing is they dont work long hours like before so now ppl can enjoy their homelife... I Live for Life,Work for Food and Love Myself,Family and Friends😊

[@JayadUberoi1989]

These are good ideas for listening 🎧.. because there are your thought it's 日常会話 and an interesting perspective.. please let it flow.. いろいろありがとうございました

[@joaovictors.r.2190]

Work in something you like make it way out easy, but even so I don't like the idea of working too much and not have time to be with family and friends. Also, a time to do some hobby is necessary. In the end I always try to find a balance between working and live. ミク先生は動画をありがとうございました。

[@SuperSai1988]

Miku sensei, you did a great job here as always. sasuga Miku sensei.. please come and visit Cebu, Philippines ^_^

[@_.vaibhz.___]

ミク先生はとてもかわいいし、美しいいます。先生の教え方は無理はないよ。楽しかった！

[@evilparkin]

みくが私の母国を気に入ってくれてうれしいです！ I agree that the work-life balance is a bit off in Japan, especially for workers in some companies. One thing you didn't mention was annual leave - in New Zealand the law says it's compulsory for employees to be able to take annual leave, and it never expires (it always carries over to the next year). Sometimes businesses will ask long-term employees to go on holiday for 2-4 weeks if they build up too much leave, because building up more than 6-8 weeks of leave can be a hazard for the company, but they must obey the law. In New Zealand, taking 2-4 weeks off so that you can have a proper trip overseas is very common. This is unlike in Japan where everyone seems to feel guilty for taking more than 5 days off in a row, so any overseas trips are almost always only for 1 week! This seems crazy to me - if I travel overseas, I want to take enough time to properly explore and enjoy many new places. :) I think if the Japanese government made it a law that employees have to take all their 年休 , it might help to improve the work-life balance a little! Of course 残業 is another issue. 考えさせられるビデオをありがとう！

[@grimsonforce7504]

Sounds like the US, employers are not obligated to provide leave. Most don't but some will give you a few days after a year probation. When you do take leave it's a bad thing.

[@Godfingerzzz]

Seem to be true, and well said. Another one of the "harsh realities" I've slowly realized about Japan. Sadly, I feel like the prevalence of the zangyo "culture" might be worth it if a long vacation was awarded, but alas that is by and far not the case.

[@vanessameow1902]

I'm really grateful that we are getting such wonderful quality listening practice material. ありがとうございます~ But sensei I would really like some more N3 level Grammar lessons, particularly about てくる/ていく and the many naunces and meaning it can convey in a sentence. I havent found any comprehensive video on this on KZbin as of yet so I'm really looking frwd to a lesson by you Sensei. よろしくお願いします~

[@Godfingerzzz]

Agreed. Great suggestion! Also, the many uses of "ki", such as ki ga aru, ki ni iru, ki ni suru, etc...

[@vanessameow1902]

@@Godfingerzzz Right on!

[@Codyyyyyyyyyy]

Thanks for the video, Miku! I felt like I could understand about 90% of this without any problems. Seeing progress is a great feeling. Keep up the great work!

[@judyzhang]

Greetings from New Zealand! I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit here ^-^

[@nathanstapish565]

These are so helpful, thank you for the content without subtitles 🙌

[@maceheath]

Takapuna is awesome, heaps of great places to eat. there is an amazing ice-cream shop at the end of the beach on the left side of the park (a little pricey to but worth it). Enjoy your trip while your here :)

[@RaceTheAce77]

Great video! This is just about where I am in my knowledge and has just enough for me to understand and a few words I've never seen before to add to my vocab lists

[@ricardomatugas1967]

❤️❤️ happy to see a nihonjin., enjoying her life - ,, mostly japanese they dont have time to do that (overwork habit)😒🇯🇵

[@Crabking19]

It's all work and it's depressing. We can't even do things we like...

[@bugrist]

@@Crabking19 I am very sorry for you japanese.

[@anilkamble7617]

Woo........ Miku is back!!!! Loved your video miku!!!! U are fabulous.....

[@reyjapaneselesson3718]

You are so amazing Mikusensei i really idmire you and thank ou for teaching interesting topic like this.

[@9karol01]

I’m waiting for visa to New Zealand too, I really hope I get it

[@ellison2546]

Hi Miku Sensei. Agree with you. I love visiting Japan but I decided to live in NZ exactly for the life quality. Top 10 in the world every year.

[@tcsocal5554]

I loved the opening shot, it is nice to see joy in world...

[@wp1619]

Thank you Miku sensei!!

[@archboyd]

Not long now and it will be summer again in NZ, its already getting warmer 😀

[@domagojalagic6678]

Thank you for these videos! They are great. :)

[@Almond01]

Very nice Miku Sensei!

[@christiandomeniquereyes9013]

The long wait over. 動画を作ってくれてありがとうございます。

[@earnwithsmallinvestment6171]

みく先生お会いできてうれしいです

[@JapanwithJK]

More content about japan and other countries please. Differences and your thoughts

[@deutschmitjeff5299]

This is a great 聴解 !!!

[@edmundlepiten6001]

Hi sensei..,learned a lot from you.., thank you..,😊😊😊.. Philippines(cebu) also have a lot of beautiful sea..,

[@ジョージ-g6s]

ミク先生！　ニュージー来ました？！　言いうてください　僕が国民ですよー :) このチャネル登録したから、だんだん日本語を学んでるを楽しようになった　本当にありがたいんです 次回来たら　教えてね　案内するです　:D

[@wem3121]

Miku senseii Arigatou gozaimasu ♥️♥️ And well it's funny since in my country it's almost winter and it's Summer in New Zealand hhh. Love from Algeria 🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@DeHaos]

確かにニュージーランドにはたくさんの火山がありますが、最高の観光地もあるね。 例えば、お気に入りとってはテカポですよ。魅惑的に輝くミルキー・ブルーのテカポ湖、遠くに壮大なサザンアルプスの山々やマウントクックを見晴らすことができます。テカポ湖周辺の空は世界遺産として検討されており、正式決定すれば世界で初めて「星空」が登録されます。星空の素晴らしさに感動、そして、湖の静けさや美しさ、適度な町の小ささと人の良さがとても好きで、何度でも行きたくなります。第２位とは『ワイカト』、ハミルトン - ワイカト地方は、肥沃な大地と雨が育んだ緑豊かな牧草が生い茂るニュージーランド有数の酪農地帯です。その上、マタマタにある「ホビトン」は映画『ロード・オブ・ザ・リング』や『ホビット』のファンのみならず、多くの観光客に人気のロケ地。撮影に使われたセットの一部は今も保存され、ホビットが住む穴を見学し、撮影の裏話を聞くことができるガイド付きツアーが催行されています。半端ないですね～。

[@Wyrmixx]

Miku先生, I learned a lot from your videos! Love them all! Can you make a video about て form verbs + ageru/morau/kureru/itadaku? I still haven't understood how to use them correctly and would love to see you talk about it

[@vanessameow1902]

Youre in luck cuz Sensei has already made a video abt tht. Just browse her channel and you'll find the 1 hour long video where she explains in depth all these grammar structures.

[@Beeie]

I remember watching this video a few days ago and it was really helpful! And as Vanessa Moore said, she's already made quite a few videos on て. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WodGCMhMZlgNU

[@Wyrmixx]

Thanks for the info guys!

[@Khun939]

そうです。日本は残響がめちゃくちゃお良いです。

[@jalealdritzjalosjos8795]

can you put subtitles in nihongo on your actual vid I did understand what you said, I just want to see what kanji you will use thanks Miku Sensei.

[@brisbanerugby]

100%理解出来たので動画をありがたい

[@000LONER]

素晴らしい。

[@Aryanfootkicks]

Thank you for real Japanese 🙃

[@daisydebelen9836]

ミク先生　こんばんは　 "に対して"についてビデオを作ってもらえますか？　ありがとうございました

[@希望ちゃん-e7z]

Can you tell me where and when should I use " wa " and "ga" , please ? ☹💞

[@Linjp23]

I like natsu and haru Now so cold in jp🤧 samuuuuuuuu

[@joeru-ej7ic]

Kia ora miku

[@carloricalde8071]

良く天気ね。

[@MinchanLyoko]

"いい天気ね"方がいいと思ってるよ😊

[@rilquermascarenhas3237]

大好きなビデオだな、ありがとうございます、ミク先生。その話題は、ブラジルにもみんな仕事とプライベートが取れる。アメリカとぜんぜん似てないね。でも、ブラジルは、危険な国だから、アメリカとかの国を住んだ方がいいと思います。 ミク先生、カードキャプターさくらのアニメを見始めたんで、もっと大阪弁のビデオを作ると、最高ね！このアニメの主公の一人は大阪弁を使うからね。

[@juanost6250]

I wanna learn Japanese for a job

[@ughhumans1617]

What level are you speaking in? N4?

[@MinchanLyoko]

My level is N4 and I can understand all so I Guess 😊

[@katrinaaverage-potato5828]

I’m from nz and every night we walk our dog along our nearest beach at sunset and I can’t imagine not being with my friends/family for at least 7 hours most days. how do you survive?!

[@sandeepgiri8864]

Anata WA Watashi ni oboete imasuka🤷🤷 sugoi sabisi Hisashiburi desu NE

[@_____J______]

Someone could make subtitles

[@ananya4228]

The second half is a repetition with subtitles. If it doesn't show turn on English subtitles in captions

[@nastasyalondinium1148]

海で散歩できない？どうして「で」でしょうか？海を散歩する？ 海辺を散歩ができない？