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New to JF
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Posts: 8
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Okinawa
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05-19-2009, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sangetsu
Prices have nothing to do with it, the yen recently had a spectacular rise against foreign currencies. In my case, it was like getting a 20% discount on overseas travel.
The problem is simple, the economy sucks in Japan. I know people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, or simply had their pay cut (in some cases up to 50%). My gf's office have laid off 1/3 of their staff, and are looking to reduce even more.
Most people who have suffered paycuts or lost their jobs altogether are not going to be spending a lot of money on international travel.
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I actually quit my job recently and am looking for another one. My friends joked about me because i work so much harder than them but get paid alot less. Hope the climate gets better.
In an insane world, only the insane are truely sane.
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