As for layoffs, the most widely circulated statement in the workplace is that after 35 years old, you are a "waste man"; 35% of middle-aged people are always the first to be laid off.
Under the performance appraisal system, which is characterized by strengthened accountability, it is not uncommon for superior managers to shirk their responsibilities and let their subordinates bear the consequences of their mistakes.
People who succeed in their careers often endure loneliness and find happiness in those seemingly stylized processes. They are good at self-control and can let time follow their own arrangements.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a report entitled "Eliminating the Second Glass Ceiling", which suggests that there is a worldwide prevalence of women leaving their jobs prematurely.