Revealed in the Annual Income Rankings for All 481 Occupations! Slope Workers Aren’t at the Bottom After All
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The construction industry—often called the “bottom of the barrel”—as revealed by the ranking of all 481 job types! The other day, I decided to rank all 481 job types strictly by annual income in a post titled “The Construction Industry—Often Called the ‘Bottom of the Barrel’—as Revealed by the Ranking of All 481 Job Types!” Construction pay is so low, so low…
The Construction Industry's "Bottom-of-the-Barrel" Ranking in the List of 481 Occupations!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today’s topic is “All About Salaries in Japan! I Did Some Research!” lol. Slope Engineer! It’s actually a pretty good position! However, keep in mind that this data is based on entry-level salaries, so the figures seem to be on the lower side. Depending on your qualifications and experience, 👆👆&#x…
Is a Construction Site Supervisor White-Collar or Blue-Collar? A Case for “Hybrid-Color” Professionals to Thrive in the BIM Era
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It just occurred to me—are site supervisors considered white-collar or blue-collar workers? Since they wear hard hats and work on-site, they seem more like blue-collar workers. But if you take a closer look at what they actually do—workmanship, quality, construction…
I Found a Great Product! (2026 Heatstroke Prevention Gear! Cold Bath Edition)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was reading the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s “Heatstroke Guide for Workers: Tips You Can Use Right Now.” In it, they featured an initiative called “Cool Foot Baths” run by Kajima Corporation, a major general contractor, and I thought it was a really great idea. So right away…
How Do Small and Medium-Sized Construction Companies (With Annual Sales of 300 Million or Less) Make a Profit? An Explanation of Management Basics and On-Site Realities from a Civil Engineer’s Perspective
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In my last post, I wrote about “Three Reasons Why Public Works Companies Don’t Make a Profit”: there are too many contractors, going independent isn’t worth the effort, and the industry lacks a business management mindset. Complaining about it won’t make you a single yen, lol. So, this time, I’ll be focusing on companies with annual sales of 300 million or less…
Is Participation in the Construction Workers’ Retirement Fund an “Obligation” for General Contractors? A Case That Left Me Feeling Uneasy Regarding an Application for a Foreign Retiree
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re all familiar with the Construction Industry Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System (Ken-tai-kyo), right? It’s the system that manages our retirement benefits through a mutual aid handbook so we can receive them when we leave the construction industry. Basically, you get a stamp from the general contractor and affix it to your handbook. And when you retire…
Work-life balance is something you should think about over the course of your entire life. Are you only thinking about it in terms of a single day or week?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You hear the term “work-life balance” a lot these days, don’t you? Honestly, I’ve been finding myself wondering more and more if people are just using it as an excuse to slack off lol. I think there are way too many people who only view it from a short-term perspective. The daily routine…
I figured out why slopes are hotter than flat ground! It’s the one-two punch of sunlight and reflected heat.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Summer construction sites—especially on slopes—are pure hell, aren’t they? I wondered if there was a difference in temperature between flat ground and slopes, so I decided to look into it. Turns out, I found all kinds of data lol. Today, I’ll explain “why slopes are hotter than flat ground” by looking at the angles of sunlight and reflected heat…
If You Notice Something "Different," Suspect Heat Stroke! Check for Early Symptoms to Save Lives on the Spot
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The hot season is coming around again this year. It looks like the forecast is saying things are going to get really bad after Golden Week... On slope construction sites, since we’re working right up against the slope, we get hit with a double whammy of heat reflecting off the ground and direct sunlight, don’t we? On top of the steel plates used by the earthwork crew…