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Author: Kikuko Tsumura

📘 There's No Such Thing As an Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura

In this insightful narrative, a young woman navigates the pressures of Japan’s competitive job market. Faced with the demands of corporate life, she confronts the realities of burn‑out and the pursuit of meaningful work while exploring gender roles and the quest for personal fulfillment.

First publish date: 2021

Genre: Psychology/General Psychology

Authors: Kikuko Tsumura

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