"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 ?

Kuri