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It's Frowned Upon To Leave Work Before The Boss

Some Westerners might find this custom a bit different, but in Japan, it's considered a no-no to leave work before the boss. Whereas, in the West, "first one in and last one out" is considered to be a sign of a good work ethic in a boss, Japanese employees are expected to stay at work just as long as their bosses. Japan has a very work-centered culture, so it wouldn't be uncommon for employees to work extra hours if the boss isn't finished yet.

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We suppose that you would just have to be hopeful that your boss isn't the type to stay late and work if you were an employee in a Japanese office.