Article
Unprecedented number of job changes predicted among Japan’s middle-aged and higher for 2026
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251226/p2a/00m/0bu/041000c
Discussion Questions
- What do you think about the idea of changing careers in middle age? What are the benefits and demerits?
- Are you still employed? How many times have you changed careers?
- The article mentioned several reasons for the changes in employment, what are your ideas as to why many more people are changing careers in midlife?
- For many people outside of Japan, career employment at one company is seen as a hallmark of Japanese business. Whereas, in America for example, it’s seen as normal to “career build” by jumping from job to job, a sort of leveling up on the way to a final career. Which of these styles of working do you believe is ideal? Compare and contrast.
- For further discussion: What are your thoughts on retirement? How does this play into one’s career choices?
