Public pension system you need to know (video)
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Re: Public pension system you need to know (video)
Thank you for sharing.
It's crazy how many foreigners I know in Japan who are not paying into the pension scheme because they "won't get anything out of it".
It's crazy how many foreigners I know in Japan who are not paying into the pension scheme because they "won't get anything out of it".

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Re: Public pension system you need to know (video)
That is a self-fulfilling prophecyRoger Van Zant wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:18 am Thank you for sharing.
It's crazy how many foreigners I know in Japan who are not paying into the pension scheme because they "won't get anything out of it".![]()

I have talked to people like this in Japan: late 60s, never paid into nenkin, don't have savings and investments...
Pretty grim stuff.
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Re: Public pension system you need to know (video)
I believe doing a case-study on people in these situations will drive the engagement you were looking for with social media. It could also help inform those about the inherent risks.RetireJapan wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:34 amThat is a self-fulfilling prophecyRoger Van Zant wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:18 am Thank you for sharing.
It's crazy how many foreigners I know in Japan who are not paying into the pension scheme because they "won't get anything out of it".![]()
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I have talked to people like this in Japan: late 60s, never paid into nenkin, don't have savings and investments...
Pretty grim stuff.
Fear is a pretty powerful motivator....
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Re: Public pension system you need to know (video)
That is a great idea. Will add it to the list.Tsumitate Wrestler wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:44 amI believe doing a case-study on people in these situations will drive the engagement you were looking for with social media. It could also help inform those about the inherent risks.RetireJapan wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:34 amThat is a self-fulfilling prophecyRoger Van Zant wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:18 am Thank you for sharing.
It's crazy how many foreigners I know in Japan who are not paying into the pension scheme because they "won't get anything out of it".![]()
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I have talked to people like this in Japan: late 60s, never paid into nenkin, don't have savings and investments...
Pretty grim stuff.
Fear is a pretty powerful motivator....
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