In Japan, a worker who skips a pointless step gets stared at. Abroad, the same person does it and gets thanked.
Abroad, you're judged by results. Here, you're judged by whether you caused trouble.
One system rewards solving problems.
The other rewards never being blamed.
@LuigisJustice@maxiaohui66 And what I meant by "time for yourself": people here take only about 10 to 12 paid days off a year, and it's hard to take them without feeling guilty.
Hope you get more of your best days! 🤗
@LuigisJustice@maxiaohui66 Faxing and HIPAA sound like the same nonsense in a different country 🤬
I wouldn't say Japanese workers are happier because they're less engaged, though. In the 2025 World Happiness Report, Japan ranked 55th out of 147 countries, down from 51st.