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Originally Posted by MMM
Americans have no lack of work ethic, and put in more hours than Europeans, on average. Yes there are times when all-nighters are required in any field, but I get worried that people have this impression that Japanese people work 20 hours a day and Americans just sit around all day. The cushiest job I ever had was in Japan, and even then I got a part-time job at night to fill my days...
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Maybe work ethic wasn't the right term to use. The Japanese come across as appreciating their jobs more, imo, compared to the US, regardless of what it is.