by Kelly M.
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January 7, 2007

Japanese Firm Offers Time Off With Pay for Heartbreak

January 30, 2008 05:26 PM EST
views: 32 | comments: 12

Ever had a rough time getting over a break-up?  Ever wished you could stay home and drown your sorrows with a bucket of ice crem, but not miss the day's pay?  Well if you work for Tokyo-based Hime & Company, you might just have that chance.  According to CEO Miki Hiradate, "Not everyone needs to take maternity leave but with heartbreak, everyone needs time off, just like when you get sick,"

Interestingly enough, the older you are, the more time you get.  If you are 24 or under you get 1 day per year, if you are 25 to 30 years old you get 2 days, and if you are older than that you get 3 days.

Would you have ever wanted one of these days?

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Comments: 12

Mary Ann S. Jan 30, 2008, 5:35pm EST
I heard about this on the radio. I was in a bookstore this morning buying a cup of coffee. I commented that this was a great idea. Americans could use more time off for personal issues. We are work until you drop society. The clerk must have agreed with me. She gave me my coffee for nothing.
Katie R. Jan 30, 2008, 5:38pm EST
Sounds good to me.
Sassy Cat Jan 30, 2008, 5:46pm EST
Days per year? Wow!
Denise B. Jan 30, 2008, 5:52pm EST
sounds good but the American CEO's would never go for it
B F. Jan 30, 2008, 5:59pm EST
It does sound good... Really though where would it stop??? Most companies only give 1 day off for the loss of a close family member... So heartbroken over a break up would be a priority over the loss of your mother???
Monica H. Jan 30, 2008, 7:03pm EST
Wow! That's something I haven't heard about.
JoAnn C. Jan 30, 2008, 8:11pm EST
sounds like a great idea.
carmel m. Jan 31, 2008, 12:57pm EST
wow! excellent.
Cynthia W. Feb 2, 2008, 11:09am EST
That's amazing. I don't think US companies would ever do something like that though.
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