Michael Cash wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:25:43 +0900, "kuri" <cc@dotmel.cam> brought
> down from the Mount tablets inscribed:
>
> >
> >"John W." <worthj1970@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >
> >> You should say when it comes to just out of the gate employment. When
> >> you factor in healthcare, days off, wages, and bonuses most Japanese my
> >> age far surpass what I make in the US and what I could make if I went
> >> to Japan.
> >
> >Most Japanese of my age are not part of the 30% that get paid days off,
> >bonuses, high wages, healthcare paid by company, etc. How old are you ?
>
> At my company, we get the legally mandated paid vacation days. But if
> we take them, it gets deducted from our bonus.
>
That's harsh. Is that legal? In most companies I've worked for in the
US that all but demand you take your vacation before the year ends.

John W.