Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

The other day, I had the opportunity to speak with someone, and during our conversation, there was a remark that really struck a chord with me.

"Become someone whose name is known. Make sure people refer to you by your name, not the company's name."

The moment I heard that, I thought, “Oh, yeah, that’s totally it,” lol.

You know those people who act all high and mighty just because of their company's name, right? lol

To be honest, I think anyone in the industry would understand, but,

People who work under the "Company Name"That actually happens quite a lot.

In our industry, site managers at major general contractors are a classic example of that, lol (shhh... lol)

Like, “We’re ○○ Construction, after all.”

I’ll give you credit for working hard in that environment, but what’s with acting all high and mighty toward subcontractors and treating your junior colleagues and subordinates that way?

 

Clients and general contractor representatives who make unreasonable demands on-site are, for the most part,Confident thanks to the company's backingThis is a common pattern.

In our line of work, that’s what’s commonly called “taking a loss on a job”…

When it comes to how people are as individuals, there are actually quite a few who fall into a gray area, lol.

It's the same with politicians, isn't it?

There are two types of people: those who act differently depending on their title—like members of the Diet or local government leaders—and those who are naturally humble and polite to everyone.

Even though they hold the same “high-ranking position,” their character as human beings is completely different.

Well, I suppose if you were in that position, there would be circumstances that left you “with no choice but to do it,” but it’s also true that some people still feel that’s going too far.

If the company's name were to disappear, who would we be?

I think this is the crux of the matter, but,

Like, they stopped getting in touch as soon as they retired, or something like that.

Like, "Once the company went bankrupt, nobody would deal with us anymore," or something like that.

Stories like that aren't uncommon.

In short,Whether you’re trusted simply as “Mr./Ms. ◎◎” rather than as “Mr./Ms. ◎◎ from Company ○○”...that's the story.

Is that why they're being called that—because their company name or title is attached to it?

Or is it that people think, “I want to ask that person because it’s them”?

This difference is,The quality of the work I have built up over the years and my personal attitudeI don't think there's anything else.

 

It's easier to understand when you see it in action.

Even among people who’ve been working as slope engineers for 20 years, there are those who are said to be “the ones you can always count on,” and

It’s completely different from someone who gives the impression that “if you ask that company, someone will come.”

Not only the results of our work, but also,Attention to detail in planning, prompt reporting, and on-site communication。

I think it’s that accumulation of small things that ultimately becomes a “name.”

"How to Build a Reputation" as a Civil Engineer or Slope Engineer

When it comes to civil engineering work, ultimately...Everything you see—the structure and the finish—is all there isThat's just how it is.

The completed bridge, the beautifully finished sprayed mortar surface, and the firmly anchored formwork.

That's all the average person sees.

But behind all that,It’s the result of the tremendous efforts of the craftsmen and the director。

When it rains, we worry about drainage; when the condition of the natural ground changes, we reevaluate our construction methods; and even when it comes to something as simple as curing concrete, we have to keep an eye on the temperature and humidity.

If you install ground anchors like that, they'll end up buried deep in the natural ground...No one can see it。

Even a sprayed slope looks like “just a slope” once it’s finished.

To the average person, it’s just “they were doing something” and that’s it, lol.

It is precisely this “behind-the-scenes effort” that presents the greatest opportunity to make a name for yourself.That's what I think.

The reason is, anyone who knows what's going on has already figured it all out, lol.

The client I worked with as a site representative, the general contractor’s site manager, and other contractors working next to us.

To someone like that—someone who “knows the field”—it looks like,Whether they're cutting corners, whether their planning is good or bad, and whether they run away when problems arise...which means he sees right through everything!

Someone who knows what went on behind the scenes to achieve that beautiful result,

They keep telling me, “You can trust that person,” “Ask that craftsman to do it,” and “That director is great!”

That's how it is in the world of civil engineeringHow to Market Your NameI think so.

"Name Savings" from My Youth

Another thing I'm thinking is, “"Name" is something you save up when you're youngThat's the point.

People who pushed themselves to the limit on demanding projects in their 20s and 30s—and kept working without backing down even in unreasonable situations—are the ones who are recognized in their 40s and beyond.

This is by no means meant to endorse exploitative working conditions, and

"Tough experiences give a name its weight."That's the story.

People who have only ever worked on easy projects aren’t the ones you’ll turn to when the going gets tough. (People who’ve faced challenges are especially strong, aren’t they?)

Anyway, when it comes to grueling work sites, in that sense...It's my only chance to make a name for myselfYou could say that, lol

I feel like the number of tough situations I’ve overcome directly contributes to the “weight” of my name.

The company's sign is on loan.

I'll return it when I retire, and if I change jobs, I'll work for a different company.

ButYour name is with you for lifeThat's it.

As a slope engineer, as a civil engineer,Whether I can become the kind of person people say, “Let’s ask that person for help”。

What kind of person is he? What kind of engineer is he? What kind of craftsman is he?

I think that’s probably my biggest motivation for staying on the job.

Let's strive to become the kind of person who can succeed on our own merits, rather than relying on the company's name.

If people start calling me “Enta!”, I’ll do my best to make sure everyone across the country knows I’m “the Slope Guy”! ^^

 

I got a really great idea ^^

Thank you very much.

 

See you later.