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                Congrats on the job! As to the other stuff - yes, it seems that Japan is still in many ways a 'traditional' society. And economically things must be getting pretty tough - Japan appears to be very much affected by the current economic malaise, where Japanese exports have gone down substantially...

 
  
                
                    posted by
                    Nautikos
                     on February 20, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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                    Separate from the attitude that women or expendable, the financial challenges sound similar to what many countries are experiencing right now.  But don’t get me started on that….   Glad you secured a part-time job.  Hope that makes life a little easier.    
                
                    posted by
                    Troosha
                     on February 17, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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                     Oh, wow! Congrats and good luck mate!
 Oh, wow! Congrats and good luck mate!  
                
                    posted by
                    BC-A
                     on February 16, 2009 at 10:39 PM
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                    I thought that Japan would lead the world forever. I am truly sorry to read
                
                your post but good for you getting work.  
                
                    posted by
                    Kabu
                     on February 16, 2009 at 9:59 PM
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                    Congrats!
                
                That's good they remembered you! Our company is falling apart... we shall see how much longer we have jobs!  See you on the 21st!  
                
                    posted by
                    jyankee
                     on February 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM
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