Renting a Friend in Tokyo
Is it common and expected to give literally all of your time to the boss, with no time left for friends or family?  If so, what are they working for?  Is working as a cashier or janitor literally worse than dying over there?  I mean sure you won&#x27;t have the money that comes from working for a big corp, but at least you&#x27;ll have some time that isn&#x27;t &#x27;on the clock&#x27;.<p>I mean I&#x27;m a 9-5 programmer who likes to learn off-hours and sometimes I&#x27;m envious of the Silicon Valley salaries, but then I see the 90+ hour weeks that are expected along with the rent you unfortunate souls have to pay, and all I can think is NOPE!  I&#x27;d rather make somewhat less money so I can have at least some choice in my life rather than be completely owned by my boss like some kind of indentured servant!<p>This whole scenario seems really terrifying!  After reading that article I seriously physically felt like I just read a really good existential horror story.  My skin is still crawling!