• ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    This might be a reference to the Japanese concept called Nomikai, an incredibly common practice where workers go out drinking with their boss. For some workplaces, this can be a worker’s only shot to impress their boss or get their attention.

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      1 year ago

      You’re exactly right about my intentions for this post. I’m trying to make memes that are less centered the U.S.

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      Very similar concept in Korea. I got a job offer there after a three month project I did as a PhD student, and at some point realised it was mostly because I was a good after-work drinker. Which of course was easy, as the only people I knew there were from work, and I knew it was for a limited time. Keeping that up long term? No chance.