just checking in

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Username/Display Name: UN/DN: nanami.k
Server Channel: #general
Time: 10:12 AM

How many of you have returned to your worlds since arriving here? Do you frequently check in and has any time passed back home when you do? I'm curious, as a newcomer.

[ This is absolutely not because of someone he knows WHO SHOULD BE HOME RIGHT NOW, no. ]

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[ Just assuming now from what she said — ]

So you give your employees unpaid leave?

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[ HELP??? ]

Yes? Should I be paying them if they aren't working?

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[ ... WELL. NOT TO GET IN LABOR LAW OR ANYTHING BUT — ]

Fair labor practices generally dictate that employees who work full-time are entitled to 10-20 paid leave days a year as a legal minimum based on years of service. This varies, of course, by country but that's how it works in Japan. An employer who isn't offering that is taking advantage of their employees.

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[ i'm crying god bless him ]

I've never heard of such a thing. Perhaps that's commonplace in your world, but I don't think there are any laws that mandate this in Teyvat. It's not like I overwork anyone, though!

What I'm reading, however, is that in your world, employees are entitled to (paid) vacation time because of the hard work they're putting in for their employer... I hadn't thought about that, to be completely honest. It actually seems like a very fair trade.

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[ a salaryman knows his rights!!! ]

I'm not accusing you of overworking your employees, but I am glad to see you open to the idea of paid leave. I imagine things must be a bit more laissez faire where you come from, based off your description. It might be a bit novel to introduce the concept, but I'm sure your employees would appreciate it.

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You seem very knowledgeable on the subject, nanami.k! I'll admit that I'm starting to learn a lot from you already. I'm always looking for ways to become a better boss. Nobody would say no to being paid to take time off, I imagine. That's quite the law you have in your world.

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It is important to me to be compensated fairly for my work. Paid leave is just another form of compensation. It is definitely a hard won law and did not come about without citizens demanding for it.

What is it that you employ people for anyway?

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Well, we're an organization built around helping the residents of the region I come from. It encompasses quite a bit: Construction, crime, investigative matters...

I can't help but think that these things are a lot more...formal, where you're from.

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Yes, that is a correct assessment. The organization that handles things like crime and investigation are the police, who are government funded. Construction is handled by different, private companies, generally.

Though you must be fairly important back home if these are the types of things you handle.

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The differences between worlds are fascinating. I think we can all learn a lot from one another -- your idea of paid vacation, for instance, is one I'll definitely mull over. The government doesn't fund what we do; we operate off of community donations.

I guess you can say that I come from a powerful family...but I try to use that for good, more than anything else.

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How does your government enforce laws without law enforcement? Unless crime isn't considered something under law enforcement's purview.

And oh, I wasn't considering your family but I suppose if your family is influential that must help immensely with the things you're doing.

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No, there's law enforcement, it's just...well, I'm not expert in it, but I imagine that what exists in your world is more extensive! That's just my guess, though. Fontaine certainly has rules in place, though, don't get me wrong.

And I guess it gives me an edge...with people who respected them, at least.

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I think I understand. Still developing, is it? And Fontaine is the name of your home?

[ Note to self: look in the library for a book on the history of "Fontaine" ]

What did your family do to gain that influence?

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My father, Callas, was a well-respected man in Fontaine. I think his passion for helping others when local authorities were unable to really put him in a desirable position. My mother naturally supported him in his endeavors...and he did a lot of good for people, even if not everyone agreed with him.

And yes, Fontaine is the name of my home.

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[ He catches the past tense there and wonders if he should ask on it. It might be gauche to do so though so he decides to take a different approach. ]

He sounds like a wonderful man. If this is the case, you must take after him and I'm sure people are grateful for your work.

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Thank you. That is my hope...and I will see to it that the people are taken care of.

[ She appreciates it, Nanami. ]

My name is Navia, by the way. This has been a pleasant conversation.

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It was a pleasure for me as well, Navia-san. My name is Nanami Kento. Feel free to reach out for anything.

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Understood! Thank you, Nanami. You'll hear from me soon, I'm sure!