In Japan, some older employees have a very unusual job: they are paid to do almost nothing! They are called madogiwazoku, or "window workers."

Because of a traditional "lifetime employment" rule, companies rarely fire people. Instead of letting them go, bosses give these senior staff very easy tasks, like sorting mail or just checking a few emails. They spend most of their day sitting by the window, sipping tea and watching the world go by.

While younger staff might feel it's unfair, the system gives everyone peace of mind knowing their own jobs are safe for life.