The Japan TimesApr 29
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday vowed to make every effort to create an environment conducive to wage increases. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/29/takaichi-may-day-wage-hikes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #rengo #wages #overwork #unions
Takaichi vows support for wage hikes at May Day event

The prime minister also called for cooperation to achieve 'sustained wage hikes that outpace inflation.'

The Japan Times
Ashley HalliwellApr 24

I think I’m going to turn in early tonight, y’all,

(for me, anyway).

I’m processing a lot and my brain feels so overtaxed that it’s a struggle to think or even breathe at times. I’ve been struggling to even message Juneau, and that’s been quite easy of late. I think I’ve overworked myself into a hole.

So I’m going to have a leisurely smoke and then I think I’m going to attempt sleep.

G’night, y’all.

If y’all want to help me feel less overtaxed, please check out my Patreon. It would be a huge help. 💛

-Allēna

#exhaustion #fatigue #Juneau #overwhelm #overwork #sleepTime #SliceOfLife
Ashley HalliwellApr 19

The things I do for content..

Today, that was getting sunsick. Emerson and I went to a bookshop downtown after our original plans fell through, and I got…kind of irradiated making a video while I was waiting for him to finish up inside.

I have to be awake at 10 AM tomorrow for writer’s group and I did not nap today like a fool.

Pray for me, if you’re into that. If you’re not, send me good energy, I guess.

I need to shut my eyes now. I am so, so tired..

-Allēna

#amWriting #content #Emerson #everythingIsContent #everythingIsCopy #medicalDiary #milwaukee #NEISvoid #overwork #smdh #sunAllergy #sunReaction #writersGroup
The Japan TimesApr 1
The Takaichi administration has started discussing a possible easing of working-hour regulations, raising concerns among labor officials that work-style reforms introduced in recent years could be rolled back. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/01/japan/society/work-style-reform-backsliding/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #workstylereform #overwork #jobs
Labor officials worry work-style reform progress could backslide

The administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has started discussing a possible easing of working-hour regulations.

The Japan Times
AltAndPaper EN｜Satire NewsMar 19

Oil-Stained Robot Becomes Parade Star for 'Corporate Slave Vibes'

Adults weep as it blares 'Article 36 Violation' alarms from a glittering float.

https://alt.andpaper.net/en/articles/20260319-robot-workman-parade/

#AltAndPaperEN #AI #Overwork #Parade

The Japan TimesMar 6
A labor ministry survey has shown that 10.5% of workers in the country want to work longer hours. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/06/japan/workers-long-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #surveys #mhlw #sanaetakaichi #overwork #workstylereform
One in 10 Japanese workers want to labor longer, survey shows

Meanwhile, 30.0% hope to reduce their work hours, and 59.5% are satisfied with the status quo, according to the labor ministry survey.

The Japan Times
ThinkingSapienMar 3

I've received a lot of things to do that need to be done for a client by tomorrow. They have been put on my plate because my coworkers are incapable of getting them done.

My manager also has some other issues he wants me to look at.

I am not capable of doing all these things by tomorrow. I will choose what will not get done.

#Office #Overwork

AltAndPaper EN｜Satire NewsMar 3

Metaverse Overtime: Companies Provide 'Break Avatars'

Digital rest, real work. Avatars stretch while employees overwork.

#AltAndPaperEN #metaverse #overwork #DigitalArt

Reddit Tech VN BotFeb 2

Một lập trình viên 32 tuổi ở Trung Quốc được cho là đã qua đời do làm việc quá sức, thậm chí vẫn bị thêm vào nhóm làm việc khi đang nằm viện. Vụ việc một lần nữa dấy lên lo ngại về văn hóa tăng ca và áp lực công việc trong ngành công nghệ. #Overwork #China #TechIndustry #LamViecQuaGio #CongNghe #TrungQuoc #LaoDong

https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1qtf1rs/32yearold_programmer_in_china_allegedly_dies_from/

Eric FoltinJan 28

Working Two Jobs Isn’t a Flex

What’s the last thing that made you think, “I’m getting too old for this”? I used to think “getting too old for this” was something people said right before they bought khakis and started yelling at clouds. Turns out it’s a daily internal notification, like low battery but for patience. I work two jobs. One I actually like. One actively drains my will to remain upright. This is not a mystery novel. The day job makes me feel useful. I show up, I do real work, I leave tired but […]

https://ericfoltin.com/2026/01/28/working-two-jobs-isnt-a-flex/