Summary of I'm 50 years old Japanese man and am really worried about my future. What should I do?
The speaker, a 50-year-old Japanese man, expresses concerns about his future due to various factors such as financial obligations, the age gap between him and his young children, and the care of his aging mother. Despite being in good physical and mental health, he feels stagnant in his career and sees limited opportunities for advancement.
Key points discussed include:
- Financial concerns related to a 28-year home loan and supporting young children.
- Care responsibilities for his aging mother and in-laws.
- Stagnation in his current job with limited prospects for promotion.
- Uncertainty about changing careers at his age and lack of appealing job opportunities.
- Seeking advice and ideas for the future.
Presenters/Sources
- The speaker, a 50-year-old Japanese man.
Notable Quotes
— 00:50 — « I am 50 years old now, I just turned 50 years old, you know, actually 50 years old for Japanese people is actually medium age. »
— 02:55 — « My youngest daughter, she is just four years old, she hasnt started her school life in elementary school yet, she is still in the nursery school. »
— 06:34 — « Me and my brother decided to put our mother into a Care Center, Care Home, residence in Japan. »
— 09:17 — « My father-in-law just retired from his job, and he has been focusing on everything to the contribution of his hometown to be one of the non-profit organizations chief. »
— 12:08 — « Im happy with the current job, but Im 50 years old now, and I have been already working for 10 years. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement