the system makes me sick, really. a whole year of potentially useful education wasted (emphasis on potentially) so that graduates can be quickly herded into employment. after all, don't want them getting crazy ideas like travelling, further study, or just taking a break to clear their heads before starting 40…
vagante says it all. this sort of thing won't stop until people start refusing to accept it. imo the whole "fureeta" thing is a subtle (and quite ineffective) reaction to the whole problem
but then i suspect the economy is propped up on all the free labour private companies get…
i don't mind the english in the ads. they have the japanese for the japanese speaking populace but also the english for the foreign populace. yes, not all foreigners are english speakers but if so they are likely to read the japanese. i think it's quite rare to find someone…
Posted in Manner poster at 08:59 AM JST - 2nd December
i was initially impressed with my first keitai 5 years ago, but in the intervening years i've come to see them as terribly user unfriendly with ugly text menu after text menu. i crave some icons and a well thought out interface. perhaps i should get an iphone
i had to a apply a couple of times to get a card, but was eventually able to get one linked to the account into which i was receiving (a pretty good, at the time) monthly salary.
incidentally, i use my credit card as more of a charge card. neither…
Nothing wrong with this practice. We do it here in the US. The only people >who have a problem with it are people who have some kind of record. And >they already know who they are.
jonnyboy at 10:26 AM JST - 2nd December
well in japan you have the choice between stuffy traditional culture and shallow popular culture, with not much in between.
Posted in DJ OZMA to retire at end of year; become producer at 10:26 AM JST - 2nd December
jonnyboy at 10:20 AM JST - 2nd December
the system makes me sick, really. a whole year of potentially useful education wasted (emphasis on potentially) so that graduates can be quickly herded into employment. after all, don't want them getting crazy ideas like travelling, further study, or just taking a break to clear their heads before starting 40…
Posted in We'll notify companies that revoking employment offers to graduating students without proper reasons is illegal. at 10:20 AM JST - 2nd December
jonnyboy at 10:13 AM JST - 2nd December
vagante says it all. this sort of thing won't stop until people start refusing to accept it. imo the whole "fureeta" thing is a subtle (and quite ineffective) reaction to the whole problem
but then i suspect the economy is propped up on all the free labour private companies get…
Posted in Due to long working hours, I can't pay much attention to my children. I'm worried whether continuing this lifestyle is wise. However, I can't just quit, as I have to earn a living. at 10:13 AM JST - 2nd December
jonnyboy at 08:59 AM JST - 2nd December
i don't mind the english in the ads. they have the japanese for the japanese speaking populace but also the english for the foreign populace. yes, not all foreigners are english speakers but if so they are likely to read the japanese. i think it's quite rare to find someone…
Posted in Manner poster at 08:59 AM JST - 2nd December
jonnyboy at 04:07 PM JST - 1st December
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Posted in Princess Aiko at 04:07 PM JST - 1st December
jonnyboy at 11:15 PM JST - 30th November
i was initially impressed with my first keitai 5 years ago, but in the intervening years i've come to see them as terribly user unfriendly with ugly text menu after text menu. i crave some icons and a well thought out interface. perhaps i should get an iphone
Posted in Nokia to pull out of Japanese market at 11:15 PM JST - 30th November
jonnyboy at 03:20 PM JST - 30th November
i think the release delays have more to do with the promotional schedule and distribution of prints (which are leased to cinemas) than anything else
still annoying, though
Posted in 007 at 03:20 PM JST - 30th November
jonnyboy at 09:01 AM JST - 30th November
i had to a apply a couple of times to get a card, but was eventually able to get one linked to the account into which i was receiving (a pretty good, at the time) monthly salary.
incidentally, i use my credit card as more of a charge card. neither…
Posted in Try to get a credit card in Japan at 09:01 AM JST - 30th November
jonnyboy at 08:52 AM JST - 30th November
well, if that's so i…
Posted in 846 refused entry into Japan under revised immigration rule at 08:52 AM JST - 30th November
jonnyboy at 06:34 PM JST - 29th November
female insecurity is the lifeblood of the fashion industry
Posted in OA offers help for people with eating disorders at 06:34 PM JST - 29th November