The lack of common skills is a prevalent issue among workers in Japan, and it is hindering their ability to change jobs. This lack of mobility allows their bosses to keep their salaries low, resulting in a dangerous cycle where workers are forced to work longer hours to make up for the low pay. To avoid this negative spiral, it is essential for workers to acquire common skills. These skills can include English language proficiency, information technology, and accounting or statistical knowledge. By possessing these skills, workers can broaden their job opportunities and be less dependent on their current employers. It is important to note that this cycle of poor job mobility and low pay is not limited to Japan, and can occur in many parts of the world. To combat this, we must be proactive in acquiring new skills and adapting to the changing job market. In my personal experience, I have found that learning English has been a valuable investment, and I have since developed translation...
Hello, I’m Kohei Takagi (髙木 耕平), a Japanese philosopher and world advisor. I explore global systems, AI-era dynamics, attention, trust, and long-term structures shaping our future. This blog is a place to record my observations and frameworks for understanding the world beyond daily news and short-term reactions. My guiding belief is simple: Tomorrow can be better, but only if we think and act carefully today. Disclaimer: On this blog, “the world” does not include Japan.