Layoffs at Japanese banks?

Recently started as an AN1 at a major Japanese Bank (MUFG/SMBC/Mizuho) in FO S&T. I know Japanese banks are known for their stable balance sheet and don't have the risk of layoffs that other banks do, but should I be worried?

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