In Japan, new graduates, known as "shinsotsu," have a unique opportunity to secure jobs without relevant experience beyond their schoolwork. In contrast, mid-career hires, called "cyuto-saiyo," are selected based on their skills. However, within companies, rank is determined by tenure, so unless hired specifically as a manager, even experienced hires start at the bottom, regardless of their age and experience. This age-based hierarchy is reminiscent of the traditional lifetime employment system, which persists in some conservative companies.
This system makes it relatively difficult to find jobs elsewhere, creating a negative feedback loop where employees might feel compelled to stay despite poor treatment. This is why many tolerate long working hours and unfavorable conditions. Additionally, some companies make it difficult for employees to resign, leading to the rise of resignation proxies who represent individuals in the resignation process.
This system makes it relatively difficult to find jobs elsewhere, creating a negative feedback loop where employees might feel compelled to stay despite poor treatment. This is why many tolerate long working hours and unfavorable conditions. Additionally, some companies make it difficult for employees to resign, leading to the rise of resignation proxies who represent individuals in the resignation process.