Work

We spoke to two performers about the realities of being constantly on the job.

"We were asked to do improv games in a group interview. The job was working in a bar."

Going to crash sites, talking to grieving families and listening to black box recordings takes an emotional toll.

"We are lucky to have the counter between us and the customers, so we escaped the physical side of things."

"It should not be necessary for all of us to work our asses off."

When you’re bored and underpaid, sometimes taking a long dump is the only respite.

Sleeping on the street is socially acceptable in Japan, where nightly overtime is normal.

Inbox: 263. Water bottle: full.

"To be honest, I don’t know how to spend the time when we are suddenly given 10 days of holidays," said one worker.

“We should not be haunted by the spectre of being automated out of work."

Plus, the delay of the porn ban, and the fact that sitting at desks is slowly murdering us. Lots to get through.

"When this dickhead went in to pay, I keyed his car. I have no regrets."