Promotion for Japan’s stationmaster cat
Tama the feline stationmaster has received a promotion:
The train operator has promoted 10-year-old female cat Tama, currently a stationmaster of Kishi Station on the Kishikawa Line, to the post of operating officer in recognition of her contribution to expanding the customer base.
This is the first time in the world for a cat to become an executive of a railroad corporation, a company official said. Tama will continue to serve as the stationmaster while assuming the new role.
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It’s an animal abuse. I wonder if the Wakayama-Dentetsu had made sure of Tama’s wish.
And has she gotten great bonus?
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Cat:”Where is cheeze burger?” Seriously, does that cat even get paid? All that executive title is worthless as they probably don’t pay it jack
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It’s so-called nabakari-yakuin.
(an officer in name only)名ばかり役員。
The new type of exploitation system.
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Has she gotten a great bonus?
What a hackneyed campaign.
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For crying out loud.
She’s a cat.
Get over it.
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Has this cat considered entering politics?
After so many cat years of commendable service to the local business community, it’s only natural Tama should run for office.
Mayor cat Tama would approve of this message.
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Is it d’Artagnan ?
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My cats would have just EATEN the feather off that hat in a flash…
Yeah, Tama should run for Mayor, and get paid in the primo cat chow and cheeseburgers.
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It’s all fun and games until there’s a fatal accident at that station and Tama is forced to resign due to gross negligence, or worse face criminal negligence charges. I can only imagine the kind of pressure that would put on a cat.
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Reminds me of a Simpsons episode where it is revealed that the true owner of the nuclear power plant is a bird.
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Tama has received a Cheezburger of recognition.
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this is ridiculous!!!
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