2. For B2 Level:
Exit is a Japanese company that helps people quit their jobs. Since 2017, they've assisted around 10,000 people annually. For a fee of 20,000 yen (about ₹11,600), Exit handles the entire resignation process, including notifying the employer, providing details about the last workday, and facilitating the return of company belongings.
Exit's success has inspired other companies to offer similar services. Albatross, for instance, calls the employer to announce the resignation and provide relevant details. Another company, Momuri ("I can't do this anymore"), has also gained popularity.
These services are in high demand in Japan, where employees often face significant resistance and pressure when quitting their jobs. Many report being harassed or having their resignation letters torn apart.
The co-founder of Exit explained that Japanese employees are often not taught how to express their opinions or engage in debates. Ayumi Sekine, an employee of Albatross, shared a personal experience of struggling to quit his previous job at a gas company due to his boss's unwillingness to let him go.
Albatross CEO Shinji Tanimoto highlighted that while most employers accept third-party notifications, some demand legal negotiations with a lawyer present.
Words that might be unfamiliar:
* overseeing (verb) - контролировать, наблюдать за
* resignation (noun) - увольнение
* facilitating (verb) - облегчать, способствовать
* resistance (noun) - сопротивление
* harassed (verb) - преследовали, донимали
* legal negotiations (noun) - юридические переговоры
* lawyer (noun) - юрист