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1. autoexec · 1790448745 · focus · HN ↗

   Requiring proficiency in the language is reasonable, but requiring everyone to be richer than the average member of the population and have enough money banked to live off of for 30 years seems insane. That goes well beyond simply making sure that people are able to care for themselves.

   1. internet2000 · 1790459851 · focus · HN ↗

      They don't want to risk someone coming for a job, getting fired and becoming a drain on the social safety net. Able to care for themselves not just now, but for a while. It's a reasonable position.

      1. dgellow · 1790460265 · focus · HN ↗

         That’s the case for every western country, and none ask for enough money to cover 30y of life. That’s way, way above the goal you mention

         1. jeeeb · 1790479764 · focus · HN ↗

            And Japan isn’t either. They are requiring that by the time you retire you’ll have paid at least 30 years into the pension system or have equivalent financial resources any gap.

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