[bakies]

Something I noticed when I traveled to Japan was how many workers there were just doing things. Attention to detail is so amazing. Things as simple as guiding people in the sidewalk while construction vehicles exit the site has a person dedicated to it

[spaqin]

That sounds more like an attempt to fight with unemployment - any job, even if unnecessary, is better than no job for both finances and mental well-being.

[bakies]

Compared to America where we don't even hire grocery store check out clerks anymore. I'd rather much be in the other boat.