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    The truth behind surveys claiming "40% of Japan's senior citizens 'want' to work": The harsh reality for those in their late 60s is median annual income of 1.8 million yen, and a monthly deficit of 30,000 yen. For many, continuing to work is the only way to survive
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    The truth behind surveys claiming “40% of Japan’s senior citizens ‘want’ to work”: The harsh reality for those in their late 60s is median annual income of 1.8 million yen, and a monthly deficit of 30,000 yen. For many, continuing to work is the only way to survive


    The truth behind surveys claiming “40% of Japan’s senior citizens ‘want’ to work”: The harsh reality for those in their late 60s is median annual income of 1.8 million yen, and a monthly deficit of 30,000 yen. For many, continuing to work is the only way to survive

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    3. icedweller on

      They want to work because they are aware that they exist in a reality that is harsh. They want to have opportunities to make money to escape the effects of inflation. Even if they feel they are managing okay for now and don’t need to work.

    4. motomotogaijin on

      Yeah, that’s like the headline (and alleged stats) that claim Japanese people don’t want to travel outside of Japan. It’s more of a needs thing.

    5. Icy_Alps_5479 on

      Don’t forget generations living under same roof. Just pass the home loan to your kids. That’s my plan.

    7. ConanTheLeader on

      Why would I want to work post retirement?

      I know people say getting out and moving keeps you fit and healthy and I agree but I was hiking in Tokyo and I met a guy in his 70s who was faster than me and he didn’t even break a sweat. He said his daily routine is to wake up, do radio taisou, climb the mountain we are on half way, come back down, cycle to the super market and then relax for the rest of the day.

      Surrounded by the beautiful autumn foliage and sounds of birds, I’m sure it’s a lot preferable to standing in a super market and endlessly scanning items. My point is, there’s ways other than work to get out the house and be healthy in your retirement. Working into your retirement is shit no matter how you try to justify it.

    8. Ok_Holiday_2987 on

      Isn’t it a thing here that when people reach retirement age, they’re “retired” then hired back at ~40% less salary? Does the age/salary thing impact politicians?

    9. Lazy-Ice-5028 on

      Unlike a lot of countries – correct me if I am wrong – Japan allows pensioners to receive an income (up to a threshold) on top of their pension.