Just Point and Say It | The Lost Rental Car Oil Cap Incident
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I found oil on the front bumper of my leased car! So I took a closer look, and lo and behold—the cap was missing! I actually just picked up this car from the shop the other day after having it serviced, lol. The mechanic probably just forgot to put it back on. As for the cap…
Never Use This Wire! | Kinks and Inspection Checklist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Quotes for next fiscal year are coming in one after another. I don’t know which ones will turn into actual jobs, but I want to do as much as I can. We’ve been getting more private-sector work lately, which is kind of fun lol. But anyway… Wire inspection. On site, the wire…
Tips for Opening Cement Bags Cleanly | How to Prevent Chapped Hands in Winter
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I was in Shizuoka the other day, and today I’m back in Aichi. Even though there’s a bit of a year-end vibe in the air, I’m so busy that it doesn’t really feel like the end of the year. I’m actually in the mood to just keep working through the New Year’s holidays lol. But anyway… The other day, for the first time in a while, I made some cement milk…
Developing Crisis Management Skills at Construction Sites | Lath Installation and Temporary Spraying
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m planning to head to Shizuoka after mixing some grout at the job site lol. It’s a bit of a grind, but I’ll mix up plenty of it lolol. Anyway… There’s this thing called crisis management skills, right? At job sites, that’s usually the foreman’s responsibility, isn’t it? For example…
Fall Asleep at 1 Hz | The Neuroscience Behind Why Karaoke Makes You Sleepy
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, after our year-end party, we went to karaoke for the after-party. I don’t sing much, so I got sleepy all of a sudden lol. And I ended up sleeping for about two hours lolol. I do like singing! It’s just that I’m the type who gets sleepy when I drink, and in a dimly lit karaoke booth…
Unless You're a Psychic, Your Feelings Won't Get Through to the Other Person | A Lesson from the Year-End Party
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I had a year-end party with some old friends. Year-end parties are taking place all over the country! This December is the season to forget the bad things that happened this year. Come on, everyone! Starting tomorrow, let’s forget all about it—and don’t even mention past mistakes or failures! Even to your boss, say, “The other day, I forgot…”
The Challenges of Training | A Phone Call Saying, “Our Employees Can’t Be Used as Skilled Workers”
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a phone call today. Someone called to say that one of our employees wasn’t up to par as a craftsman. That’s quite a shock. At the same time, I felt really sorry about it. I’ve been trying to train craftsmen who can make the supervisor’s job a little easier…
Eating at Burger King! | Food Review Series, Part 2
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I spent the whole day today in a neighborhood called Osu in Aichi Prefecture. The burgers here are the best! That’s right! It’s Burger King—a hidden gem known only to those in the know! Since there are only a few locations scattered throughout the Tokai and Kansai regions, some of you might be thinking, “What’s that?” But, uh…
Attended a Seminar on Women's Participation in the Construction Industry | Changing the Industry from a Woman's Perspective
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I attended the “Seminar on Women’s Participation in the Construction Industry.” It was a seminar focused on women making their mark in the construction industry. Even though I’m on the employer side, I can really feel it! We’re entering an era where women are taking the lead, lol. The construction industry can’t keep relying solely on male workers anymore…