JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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In an OECD survey of 36 nations on people's perceptions of their living conditions, Japan ranked 21st in terms of quality of life; Australia, Norway and the U.S. were the top 3. What do you think of that?
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The Fukuoka mayor is banning public servants from drinking alcohol for a month; the Osaka mayor has declared war on tattoos on civil servants. What do you think of all this?
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Why do you think Facebook's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut?
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Which sport, when played well, do you think is the most exciting to watch?
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What's the difference between an average burger and a great one?
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- Salary: ¥240,000 ~ ¥350,000 / Month Negotiable
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some14some
Wrongly timed question when there is global economy meltdown and so few workplaces.
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smartacus
I don't advise it for the usual reasons. When things are going well, it's fine. But when the relationship cools, things can become intolerable. There was a couple like that in my old office. After their relationship ended, they tried to avoid each other as much as possible. The elevator, kitchen, conference rooms - they all became arenas of tension.
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Osakadaz
Wish I could get some of that into my life.I don't know how many teachers I work with have married each other since I arrived,and at least two others married their ex-students.. :)
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hanabee
make sure it's a big firm and u don't work on the same floor or won't run into each other in the lunch room, or at the gym, and that no one person has authority over the other. u meet these criteria, i say fair game. don't be fooled. this means all hr staff is off limits too cuz they're the one's that do the hiring, etc.
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osakadaz
be careful you might get what you wish for ha ha
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hokkaidoguy
Proceed with caution, these office romance things are more trouble than they're worth, especially when jealous co-workers get involved....
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boitoi
forget those co-workers. hook up with your boss or your boss' wife. that would speed up your promotion and big bonuses too.
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Betting
Purely case by case. Some people can do it and it works well for them. Others being emotionally insecure, might fail at a relationship and due to those insecurities have a difficult time dealing with that person at work. Not everyone is emotionally secure unfortunately.
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Spidey
Take it where you can get it folks! You may not get another chance! Life is funny that way.
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Disillusioned
I'm a high school teacher, so it's probably inappropriate for me to comment.
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m5c32
Unless it's at a large corporate campus -where there is little possibility of running into each other (after possible breakup) the old saying "Don't eat where you (defecate)" applies. Well, unless one or the other does not mind quitting their job.
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seesaw
I'm a Sales Manager of a large J corporation. I have no opinion but just some stories to share with you guys. My J colleague who had been eyeing for my post for some years, is now sleeping with my new boss, to get my job. My younger J collegue is sleeping with my customer to get infos on how come I'm so good at my job. My other J colleagues who are sleeping among themselves...hmmm, most relationships didn't go sour, but those which did, seem to just move on and get hook onto another man/woman within the same organisation or elsewhere...life goes on for them.
My friend once commented that my office is like a 'whore-house' but what can I do...this is Japan..! People get away with breaking the rules if they know how to kiss the right butts.....lol
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memyselfI
I want some action at my workplace. Bring it on !!!!! Jealous o workers would get in the way. I would keep the relationship a secret.
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seesaw
..and people like me who follow the rules strictly ended up just working my arse off for the company.....lol
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norinrad21
I agree with Spidey but i still avoid office romance. I have seen too many good people's lives ruined because they just couldn't hold it together.
Take it where you can get it as long as its not in the office.
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telecasterplayer
It might be okay. Then again, it might not.
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flammenwerfer
Don't screw the crew...don't sh%t where you eat....plenty of idioms warning of the perils of dabbling with co-workers.
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seesaw
I like that idiom. My Grandmother used to say that to me...
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seesaw
Disillusioned: what she meant was don't mix business with pleasure....! Corporate office is not like a High School. We have stiff competitions. Some do things the straight way, some do things the crooked way....it's just part and parcel of life...hey, it's Friday night, I'd better get going. Life is too short to dwell over the J people romance at work...bye!
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mareo2
I avoided these, but after years I think that is a waste to not try it. Life is to short.
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LFRAgain
Don't crap where you eat. Don't screw where you work. It's just better off for everyone in the long run.
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temporaryVisa
Hell no, there is nothing worse than having to watch co-workers get smoochy with each other. Have some consideration for the people that have to watch the melodrama unfold. It's like watching a bad soap that you can't switch off.
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aikisako
if hush hush, why not.
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bushlover
Good if you are not married. If you are married you take your life in your own hands.
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telecasterplayer
Wouldn't viewing romance at the workplace make that person a voyeur?
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m5c32
That sounds/reads a bit redundant.
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cracaphat
Who cares ? Better than prison romance,no ? There's your answer.
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blvtzpk
It was my impression that in Japan, workplace relationships were encouraged. OLs were employed as tea pourers, hostesses for parties, and potential brides for the company's salarimen. They could be married off in-house (so to speak) and the company would have a link (and therefore loyalty from) both husband AND wife.
But we're talking about 'workplace romance', so the above really apply does it? ;)
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Asara
I had some unbelievable adventure at work with her and even she could not control her emotion at work so the HR transferred her to other branch. I am sure I was quite cool but... she is kind of not so pretty but with hot body girl.
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Brunobear
It is bad enough you have to spend your whole day working with most people, but to socialise with them after work means you clearly have a drinking or personality problem. But to fall in love with one of them or actually start bonking the desperate in the back cupboard, that is really the road to misery. If you do, don't tell your spouse, the don't need to have their life ruined too.
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