On Labor Thanksgiving Day, Yale University assistant professor and economist Yusuke Narita appeared live in the studio. Narita said, "I don't want to work in the first place," but we live in an era where working styles are becoming more diverse. Young people, middle-aged people, and the elderly are all anxious. Narita said, "The world has become uncertain," and, "I'm not the only one who is suffering, but I think it's okay to think that all Japanese people, all human beings, are a little anxious." ■ Balancing "raising children" and "surfing" while "working from home" with "five companies" Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, one of Japan's leading surf spots. A man who had just finished surfing came over. Kyohiro Utsumi (30). He says he enjoys his hobby of surfing every day. Because... Utsumi: "I'm doing what I want to do while working as a freelancer." A way of working that is not tied to a company "freelance." Utsumi currently works for five companies at the same time, and most of his work is remote work from home. He has a free style of work, taking his children to and from nursery school every day, and enjoying surfing in between. Utsumi: "I really like the way I work now. I'm able to juggle my family, childcare, my job, and surfing." After joining a large company as a new graduate, Utsumi changed jobs and became a freelancer four years later. Not only is her private life more fulfilling, but she says she's also doing better at work than when she was a company employee. Utsumi: "My working hours have been shortened, and my earnings have increased several times, so in that sense I think my productivity has increased significantly." ■ Younger generations' desire to change jobs is on the riseIn Japanese society, many people built their careers through "transfers" and "promotions" within a single company. However, recently, more and more people are building their careers by using their own strengths without relying on companies or organizations. Prime Minister Kishida also emphasized this in September of this year. "First of all, we need to reform the labor market. We will review the system to suit Japan, which is centered on a "job-based" "job-based pay" system." Workers' attitudes are also changing. The number of new members of society who register on job-seeking sites immediately after joining a company has increased 28 times in about 10 years. Values ​​that do not assume lifetime employment are becoming stronger among the younger generation. Q: Lifetime employment or changing jobs? Woman in her 20s: "I think I'd probably choose to change jobs after all. Unless you change jobs, things like raises aren't going to change much, and if you want a higher salary, I guess changing jobs is going to be your choice." Man, 27: "I think you can gain a variety of knowledge and skills by going to different companies. When I see people who have changed jobs and gotten a raise, I think that's great." Niino Toshiyuki, who runs a "resignation proxy" service that handles resignation procedures on behalf of employees, also feels that values ​​around work have changed from 10 years ago. Niino Toshiyuki, president of EXIT, a resignation agent service: "Back in 2012, there was a value that three years was the norm, and that it was the norm to work for three years. It was thought that it would damage your career. But that's not the case now, and even if you quit after a month, it's up to the person to change jobs and go anywhere they want." "What abilities do you have?" The harsh reality that changing jobs presents Middle-aged and older people are faced with these changes in working styles... Man in his 60s: "I don't have the confidence, energy or passion to try other things or take risks, so I don't think there's a good or bad answer." Man in his 60s: "After all, it's easier to work somewhere for a long time. You can't take it easy when you change jobs. It always feels hectic." Utsumi, who works freelance, says that a flexible working style can be tough. Freelancer Utsumi Kyohiro (30): "I really think that not everyone can do this, and in order to win freedom, you have to ask yourself, 'What skills and performance capabilities do you have?' If you don't understand the risks beforehand and are thinking about doing freelance work or a side job, I think everyone will say that it was harder than they thought. I might lose my job too." ■'Changing jobs within 10 years' The changing work attitude of the younger generation Ayaka Ogawa, newscaster: First, let's look at the data on the attitudes of the younger generation. "New employees in 2022, how many more years do you plan to work at your current compa