The translation company I work for is downsizing.
they went deep into the red this year so the head guy is stepping down.
To cover the loss of revenue staff will be let go.
I heard at first four but now I heard that it will be at least ten.
I am only part time and since my friend got me hired I am guaranteed to be fired.
why?
because my friend revealed to-day that he has started two side business. Now they won't even listen to his suggestions.
To the Japanese doing something like that is like betrayal.

... but they were going to let him off anyway? ...yeah. but he still did not give his all to the company.

hard to relate to, but this is the mindset in this country.