Indian cheerfully lists ‘problems’ of working in Japan: ‘No weekend calls, paid overtime’ | Today’s news
An Indian living in Japan amused social media users after he posted a sarcastic video highlighting what he jokingly described as “struggles” for jobs in the country.
In the clip, Ajay Pandey, who said he has been working in Japan for the past 11 years, mockingly complained about several aspects of the country’s workplace culture that many professionals would consider advantages. From hybrid work arrangements and nonstop weekends to paid overtime and generous bonuses, Pandey’s tongue-in-cheek observations quickly struck a chord online.
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The video, shared on Instagram with the caption ‘Japanese work culture’, has since sparked a flurry of funny reactions from viewers.
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‘Every weekend is wasted like this’
Pandey opened the video with a straight face, sarcastically describing Japan’s work culture as “extremely difficult”.
“It’s been so many years since I moved here, and honestly, working in Japan is extremely difficult. I find the work culture here absolutely terrible. I only have to go to the office three days a week and work from home the other two. There’s also no overtime on weekends, so I’m forced to spend my time camping or going on bike rides,” he said.
He then turned his attention to his manager, joking that he was frustrated because he was never contacted after hours.
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“I’m honestly mad at my manager because he never calls or thinks about me on the weekends. He’s looked after me every weekend for the last 11 years like a friend. At least call me at work once in a while. Every weekend is wasted like this,” he added.
Watch the viral video here:
“They pay me every 15 minutes”
Pandey also poked fun at Japan’s approach to overtime, saying that while it’s not easy to get approval for overtime, employees are compensated for every extra 15 minutes they spend working.
“Even when I ask for overtime, they only approve it with great difficulty, and when they do, they pay me every 15 minutes I work,” he said.
He ended the video by jokingly comparing workplace bonuses in Japan to the usual Diwali gifts some employees receive in India.
“There’s no proper Diwali bonus here either – not even a box of laddoo or a pen. Instead, they just throw two or three months’ salary at you as a bonus. Frankly, I don’t enjoy working in Japan at all,” he concluded.
The Internet considers sarcasm to be relatable
The video quickly gained attention on social media, with many viewers recognizing the sarcasm and adding their own jokes.
One user commented: “Trust me this reel is not about Japan.”
Another offered a note of caution, writing: “There are a few jobs like this out there, but not all are created equal! Don’t get trapped.”
A third user expressed admiration for Pandey’s experience and said, “You are living my dream life bro… Meri bucket list me name hai..japan ka.”
Another summed up the mood with a popular internet phrase, writing: “Brother suffers from success.”
