Episode 21 - Karoshi Around the World

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Karoshi is a Japanese word that means "death from overwork," and it might be new to some people, but it’s nonetheless a serious issue. It happens when people work so many hours and face such a lot of stress that it causes serious health problems like heart attacks or strokes. You got some folks who push their bodies to the limit because of work. But even though the word started in Japan, this isn’t just an isolated problem, it’s a global phenomenon as of now. You got more and more workplaces that expect their workers who are already stretched to their limits, they're expected to work longer hours and always appear to be productive, creating this pressure to be “on” all the time no matter what. In many countries, there are stories about people who are working late, they're missing out on breaks and lunch time, and they're not getting enough sleep just to keep up with their jobs, and these intense work habits come from all sorts of industries and cultures. Sometimes, these habits lead to sudden health problems and even death, which is shocking but sadly not rare anymore. It’s not just a few cases here and there, it’s a pattern that is seen everywhere, it's crossing borders and job types. Karoshi is a strong example of what can happen when people push themselves too hard at work and let stress take over their lives. When work demands get extreme and stress never really stops, the body can pay a heavy price. Sometimes, that price can be fatally final.

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