Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

That story I wrote about the homegrown player the other day.

I was talking to a young field employee at a major company, and we ended up getting really into that topic too lol.

Well, it seems he’d been reading my articles, so that’s how the conversation turned to that topic.

Apparently, he had mentioned to his boss a few times that he wanted to quit.

 

I hear that his boss is a really nice person who takes the time to talk to him with genuine concern.

However, in the end, I was talked out of it and decided to keep things as they are.

 

"Actually, if I quit my job, will I end up struggling so much that I’ll wish I hadn’t quit?"

I was asked that.

 

When I asked, "Is my boss a fly swatter?" they said, "Yeah, apparently so" lol

My boss has already caught "Fly-Picking Disease" (a name I made up).

 

Don't ask Haenuki whether you should quit your job or not.

I'm not saying that Haneuki is bad, but if you only know that one company, there's no way you can talk about the rest of the world.

It’s, after all, just a world of the imagination.

When you talk to someone suffering from Haenuki disease, the first thing they’ll say is,

1. Don't do it.

2. You're in for a rough time.

3. Other companies are even stricter.

4. Should I give up my current position?

5. It's a waste to forfeit the severance pay.

6. Your pay is going to go down, isn't it?

7. Are you planning to start all over again from the very bottom?

8. Are you trying to leave your family homeless?

9. Your wife is against it, isn't she?

10. What about the kids?

11. Your parents will be sad, too!

And so on—there are so many that I could go on forever.Negative Power WordsThey keep repeating it over and over lol

 

If you're going to ask for advice, start with someone other than Haenuki.

People who've changed jobs are, in a way, strong! They know a lot about different companies.

However, since everyone has their own preferences when it comes to workplace environment, not every company that people who have changed jobs think is good is actually a good fit.

Ultimately, a company that suits a person’s needs is the one where they feel most comfortable.

 

Based on my own experience and what I’ve heard from various people, I’ve come to the conclusion that changing jobs can only lead to positive outcomes.

First, decide for yourself where you want to work, then go to the interview and negotiate.

Since you'll be making all the decisions yourself at this point, you won't let the negotiations go in the wrong direction, right?

Even if you look at just this part, things are heading in the right direction.

Even if the company you join goes bankrupt right away, that’s something you can’t control.

Since that’s just the way it is, there’s no need to even worry about it.

What I told that young director was,

"The idea that you can take control of your own life"

For better or worse, you can control it.

I think people with Haenuki disease have forgotten about it.

 

Do you remember that mix of excitement and anxiety you felt as a new employee when you started your first job?

Don't you want to experience that feeling again?

Would you like to relive those feelings from back then?

You’d like to go on a little adventure, wouldn’t you? (I just want to go on adventures all the time, lol)

After a while, you get used to work and find yourself just going through the motions without even thinking about it. (Does it start to get boring?)

 

I think changing jobs is what brings back that sense of excitement. (Though that’s not the only reason, lol.)

In Japanese culture, staying with the same employer for a long time is considered a virtue.

However, with the increasing globalization of the workforce, there is now a wide variety of jobs available across many different fields.

These days, changing jobs is the norm. (Overseas, changing jobs to improve one’s skills is common.)

Besides, construction management duties don’t vary that much even across different prefectures.

Craftsmanship isn't all that different either!

In the end, it’s the same no matter where you go.

 

However, as I often say,

It's not about where you work, but who you work with!What do you want to learn?

People in their 30s who are changing jobs should, rather than thinking about working for major companies or local firms,

If you think about who you’d like to work with or learn from, I think it’ll be easier to make a clear decision about changing jobs.

 

The regret of not doing something is immeasurable compared to the regret of having done it.is what they say.

When you find yourself thinking, “I want to quit this job” or “I want to leave this company,” first try to consider whether you have any control over the situation.

And if you ever feel like you can't handle it, consider changing jobs, and

Ask yourself: “Who would you like to work with at that time?” and “Is there anything else you’d like to learn?”

 

And try as much as possible not to consult with Haneuki.

In a way, I'm a conservative (though I'm probably going to get criticized for saying that, lol)

For people in their early 30s, this is a great time when there are many turning points that will shape how they navigate the rest of their lives.

Will I be able to enjoy life in my 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s? (Will I be able to enjoy my work?)

 

Let's take control of our lives so we can enjoy them to the fullest!

Corrections and revisions are part of the process, after all. Mistakes are inevitable. Let’s have the courage to stay in control!

 

See you later.