In this episode, I share my personal reflections on the idea of meritocracy in Japan’s corporate world. While many believe we should work in fields that match our talents, this mindset can create unnecessary pressure and lead to frustration when we can’t identify or monetize our strengths. I discuss how subjective evaluations, workplace politics, and sheer luck often shape careers more than pure ability. From the fading of humility in Japanese culture to the rise of self-promotion, I question whether meritocracy truly serves us. My conclusion: focus less on competing with others and more on building your own work philosophy.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------●ビジネス日本語学習者のための無料メルマガ講座⁠⁠⁠⁠https://my162p.com/p/r/odSmegng⁠⁠⁠⁠●ビジネス日本語学習者向けブログビジネスのために日本語を学んでいる人のための情報を発信しています⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businessnihongo555.blogspot.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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