A potential government shutdown in the United States has been revealed to potentially lead to significant job cuts. The White House has intimated that the ongoing fiscal deadlock may force many government employees into unpaid leave - or even dismissal. The implications for the stability of the American economy are significant, given the sheer number of people employed by the federal government.

In Japan, a government shutdown and the resulting potential job cuts would likely cause an uproar. Employment stability is highly valued in Japan - companies are expected to provide lifelong employment, and layoffs are often seen as a significant social problem. The threat of massive job losses would, therefore, attract huge public attention and likely lead to calls for decisive government action.

Unlike in Japan, where employment stability is highly valued, job cuts due to a government shutdown in the US aren't unheard of, especially in recent times of political turmoil and frequent fiscal deadlocks. However, they still cause noticeable societal ripples due to the implications for workers and the broader economy.