Japan Today
April 16 , 2025: The bizarre Japanese trend of paying someone to quit your job
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:11:54
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Synopsis
*This episode originally appeared as part of our Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube. In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we dive into the bizarre and uniquely Japanese phenomenon of taishokudaiko—resignation agencies that handle the quitting process for employees. What does this say about Japan’s evolving work culture? Is it a sign of progress, or a deeper reflection of the country’s reluctance to confront uncomfortable situations?