Apparently there is another way

When your boss fires you in the upcoming RECESSION OF DOOM, keep in mind a few things. Not only is your boss a jerk for firing you, he's also a liar. Because when they fire you in the upcoming HORRIBLY DESTRUCTIVE RECESSION OF DEATH AND DESPAIR, your boss will tell you that they have to fire you, because its a recession, and they can't afford to keep you. After all, who would keep their employees during a downturn?

Apparently the Japanese would. In an Economist survey of 723 Japanese firms, 94% offer lifetime employment. Let me say that again, 94% offer lifetime employment. So they won't fire you. They'll be loyal to you.

But these are small companies, right? Yeah, little Mom and Pop joints like Toyota, Canon, Yamaha, Hitachi and Mitsubishi. Somehow, they're able to balance capitalism with respect for their workforce. Its almost like they care about people.

By the way, Japan is the second largest economy in the world, despite having a smaller population then we have and few natural resources.

So when you get canned, know that your boss is a uncaring capitalist. And know that Uncaring Capitalism is a fun American version, and that other countries do things a different way.