Run part one: Why are Chinese people running to Japan?
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Security and Age Discrimination in Job Market
The male entrant feels a lack of safety in his job, akin to running endlessly but never feeling secure. There is a fear of being laid off due to age, as in China, people over 35 are considered at risk of losing their jobs, especially in the tech industry where younger employees are preferred for their willingness to work longer hours for less pay. The individual, nearing 40, is apprehensive about being unwelcome in the job market. Age restrictions are prevalent, such as the civil service entrance test capping out at 35, and the belief that only young people can endure the demanding work hours in big tech companies.
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