Quote:
Originally Posted by SSJup81
I must be an odd one. I actually aspire that aspect, the overtime, trying to present a good image for your company, etc., but I'm used of working overtime without pay. My job at SunTrust I did it without complaining and at the middle school I worked at as an Assistant Teacher, I'd stay longer than I had to without the pay due to the irresponsibility of others.
|
Erm... I think that you too have fallen into the sea of misconception too.
Most people in Japan do NOT work overtime without pay. It`s actually against the law at the moment, and quite a lot of efforts are being taken to reduce or eliminate it. The image of everyone in Japan doing massive amounts of overtime because they want to look good at the company is around 20 years out of date. :P
Overtime, yes, but not for free. Especially not now that the "Cool Biz / Warm Biz" movement is in full swing - because of the rising energy costs, a lot of companies try to get everyone out of the office ASAP to cut down on costs.
You can have distorted views in both directions.