Thanks!
LOL despite all the 'trouble' at least she hasn't been fired or docked pay with the 'backtalk' even tho more ppl should have more of a spine to pushback against their boss and working practices (Tho even if some companies are more accommodating i imagine black companies wouldn't disappear overnight)
Dang taking a test just for a 500 yen raise seems like bs as opposed to contract negotiating (she should get that one 'lucky' coworker to buy lotto tickets for each other, win 5 bill yen, retire to some tropical island early, end of series XD [yes, i know japan is technically an island too, but still])