"Fuzoku signing bonus, Horinouchi" — some people hear that and instantly get it, and some don't.
At 42, I'm still out there working this world in person, so I'll lay it out from a real, on-the-ground point of view.
Why this topic matters
Information about fuzoku is surprisingly disorganized. Beginners in particular often don't even know where to start looking.
Elon (Admin)After a circumcision and a pearl implant, I've got the confidence that says "I'm ready." My range in the room widened, sure, but the bigger difference is the psychological ease. To anyone agonizing over whether to get work done: I can say "do it, no regrets."
What this actually means
In a word: "whether you know or don't know changes the quality of the experience."
Elon (Admin)After surveying nightlife scenes all over the world, my conclusion is that "the nightlife rooted in local culture is the richest." In that sense, I think Japan's fuzoku is the best in the world. That's not blind love — it's a judgment based on comparison.
What I've written here is the essence of the knowledge I've built up over 20 years.
To close
Elon (Admin)42, single, living alone. When nearly your whole paycheck disappears into fuzoku, you naturally develop an eye for quality. I'm not bragging and I'm not regretting — I'm just stating it as fact.
If you've got questions about this topic, drop a comment or hit me on social. And give First Class Ruby a look while you're at it.