A growing trend of 'revenge resignation' is looming in Japan, particularly in the age group of 40-50. This phenomenon sees workers voluntarily leaving their jobs against a backdrop of long working hours, stagnant wages and lack of career advancement. It is leading to notable fluctuations in Japan's job market and is seen as a protest against the country’s traditional lifetime employment system, creating both challenges and opportunities in the Japanese economy.

Japan's long-standing tradition of lifetime employment has begun to meet resistance, particularly among the 40-50 age bracket. 'Revenge Resignations' have become a silent protest form against this antiquated system that forces employees into feeling like a cog in the machine. The rigid hierarchical structure, lack of work-life balance and limited career progression opportunities are main issues leading to this trend.

Unlike in the EU and US, where job hopping and midlife career changes are more socially accepted, Japan has a firm culture of lifetime employment. This cultural difference makes the situation in Japan unique, and the rise of the 'Revenge Resignation' trend is creating ripple effects within their rigid employment system.