EY Y04 L25 Unemployment

Is unemployment a big problem where you live now? For which generation or sector? Please illustrate with someone you know or friend-of-a-friend you have heard about.
Do you think employment in Japan goes boom and bust like it does in other countries or do you think having a job in Japan is more secure than overseas? Why do you think that?
Have you or has anyone in your family ever quit a job? Have you or has anyone in your family ever lost a job? What happened?
Do you think unemployed people in Japan get the support they need?
Japan is suffering from an aging population. Tell us about one way that has impacted either the local economy or a sector (or business) you know about. Does this benefit young people or is it a burden?
What impact, if any, do you think the COVID-19 crisis has had on the unemployment rate?

Question 1

My father recently mentioned to me that the airlines in America are incredibly short staffed. Many sectors in the US are looking for more workers. This is quite surprising to me because I keep hearing about high unemployment rates worldwide. From what I've been reading online, people are demanding better wages and basically fighting the system in hopes of getting fair treatment. I hope it works out.

Question 2

I would assume that Japan would experience waves much like other countries, though life long employment seems much more stable here.

Question 3

Everyone in my family has left a job at some point. In America it's more common than in Japan to move on if you find something more interesting with better pay. Layoffs also happen sometimes. My father was once laid off when his company could no longer afford to keep all of its employees. He had to move to find another job in the same sector.

Question 4

I don't know anyone on unemployment in Japan, but I would assume that people who are receiving unemployment are probably wanting more than what they are getting, much like in America. I have heard about many pensioners having to take on part time jobs to get by, which is not very encouraging.

Question 5

More caretakers are needed if there is a larger aging population, creating jobs in that sector. Also, with our increasing technology, younger people can go into robotics and AI, building robots that an help the elderly with certain tasks. Those robots could help all ages eventually, which would be a definite benefit.

Question 6

Many people lost their jobs and businesses due to COVID-19, especially those in the tourism and hospitality sector. Even years later, many people are still looking for stable employment.