{"id":27510,"date":"2023-12-25T17:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T16:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=27510"},"modified":"2024-01-09T14:02:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T13:02:49","slug":"japan-millennials-turn-down-promotions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/12\/japan-millennials-turn-down-promotions\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Millennials Turn Down Promotions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, it is not uncommon for millennials to decline job promotions and for flashy job titles not to motivate them anymore. While this decision may seem perplexing to some, there are several reasons behind this trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See why Japanese millennials are rejecting career advancements by reading the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/12\/20\/ive-lived-in-japan-for-18-years-why-i-am-much-happier-after-turning-down-a-big-job-promotion.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the meaning of the noun \u201cparity <\/strong>\u201c? \u201cBut even with a new title, I wouldn\u2019t be at parity<\/strong> with the other managers.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the adjective \u201cmultifaceted <\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cMy definition of success today is more multifaceted<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define the phrase \u201cto the detriment of<\/strong>“. “Managers are held accountable for their subordinates\u2019 every mistake, and are expected to display selfless leadership, often to the detriment of<\/em> <\/strong>their personal lives.<\/em>”  Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on and the reasons millennials turning down big job promotions?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Discuss how your organization values the division of labor and employee ranking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your sentiments on this, “In Japan, more responsibility doesn\u2019t mean more money.<\/em>“.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your opinion on this, “Managers are held accountable for their subordinates\u2019 every mistake, and are expected to display selfless leadership, often to the detriment of their personal lives.<\/em>“.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How important is company loyalty in your country? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. What are your aspirations career-wise?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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