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Re: work times & accommodation @tokyo, WAS: Re: [tlug] Embedded linux dev wanting to find work in Tokyo.. Seeking advice.



On 2008-07-17 08:47 +0200 (Thu), Niels Kobschaetzki wrote:

> From my own experience with the western world: If you earn a certain
> amount of money, they expect you that you get your work done and one
> shouldn't be afraid of overtime.

That's pretty much the same as what I've seen in Japan, with the
exception of the "certain amount of money" part.

I've seen people killing themselves here for astoundingly low salaries.
It might explain a little bit the rise of the freeters.

cjs
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