Employment Systems in the 100-Year Life Era – From Japan's "Office Fairies" to Lifetime Employment｜ 人生100年時代の働き方を考える：「働かないおじさん」と日本型終身雇用

"Why are they even here?" In Japanese offices, some middle-aged men are sarcastically called "fairies" because they're there, but not really there. In this episode, we unravel the mystery of the "Hatarakanai Ojisan" (the non-working man). Is it just about being lazy? Or is it a problem created by Japan's unique post-war employment system? We'll compare this phenomenon to the situation in the US, where older workers are surprisingly productive yet face "ageism," explore how it differs from "Quiet Quitting," and think about the future of work in the "100-year life" era. It's a deep dive into work culture that might change the way you see your own future career! (Please note: This episode explores a specific social phenomenon. The term doesn't represent all middle-aged workers in Japan, many of whom are highly productive and valued.) 「オフィスにいるけど、いないみたい…？」日本では、働いているように見えない一部の中高年の男性が「妖精さん」と揶揄されることがあります。今回のエピソードでは、この「働かないおじさん」の謎を解き明かします。単なる怠慢？それとも、日本の特殊な雇用システムが生み出した問題なのでしょうか？アメリカの生産性の高い高齢労働者や「エイジズム」、「静かな退職」との違いを比較しながら、人生100年時代の働き方を考えます。あなたのキャリア観が変わるかもしれない、必聴のエピソードです！（※このエピソードは特定の社会現象を取り上げたものであり、日本の中高年の労働者の方々すべてを指すものではありません。） Stream The Candy Lounge: https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/the-candy-lounge/1817711613 https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/6kHUJaPZim6GDBRwJwxVjh?si=6JBR3xaWTaWRWkXRNSPxuw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecandylounge_/