Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Man, it's hot.
Even at 6 a.m., you're already drenched in sweat—don't you just want to take a shower before you even get to the site? lol
But that's beside the point.
This time, I’m not going to talk about technology; instead, I’d like to address our new employees who joined us this spring.
It's basically saying, "Young people, make it through the summer!!!" lol
Summer is the season when new hires face the toughest screening process.
I joined the company as a new hire, and now, after spring and the rainy season, it’s summer.
It's a hell of a summer.
Summer is a very important season for work; it’s when you really get put to the test.
I'm gradually getting used to the job, and I'm getting used to both my coworkers and the company.
But I'm still not used to this time of year.
I understand.
Around this time of year, mornings are so tough that I feel like quitting.
I totally get it.
I used to be like that, too.
It's an early morning, and it's hot outside.
Maybe because I'm starting to get the hang of the job, things have gradually gotten busier.
It's one of those times when I feel like quitting.
It’s especially risky right after long weekends or the Obon holiday, lol.
Once your body gets used to taking it easy on your days off, the morning heat feels twice as intense.
In fact, from this time of year through the fall, people are quitting left and right.
Maybe this job isn't right for me?
Isn't there a job out there that pays better and is less stressful?
Aren't there any jobs out there that are more flashy and get more attention?
I get it!
I thought exactly the same thing, and it was actually during the summer when I considered quitting and looking for a new job!
But take a look around you for a moment.
Just take a look at the middle-aged men and women around here.
Dad, look at Mom.
People who work hard, and those who don't.
A young entrepreneur who seems to be making a splash on social media and earning money with ease.
There are so many of them.
Those people, too, have spent their summers feeling the same way.
So, what happened next?
How did you act?
Depending on how you think from here on out, your life will change.
The more exhausted you are, the less your mind works.
My personal advice is: for now, just get through that first summer!
Now that fall is here, head out into winter.
And think about it!!
Why “Don’t Think About It Right Now”?
That's because when people are going through their toughest times, their ability to think clearly drops dramatically.
I want to run away from there.
You end up thinking about nothing else, and you tend to act in foolish ways.
When you see news stories about convenience store robberies, you often hear that the perpetrator only had a few dozen yen on them, don't you?
When people find themselves in an extreme situation where they have nothing to eat today or tomorrow, they can only think about the immediate future.
In fact, a study published in the U.S. scientific journal *Science* suggests that being in a state of economic hardship can lead to a decline in cognitive function equivalent to about 13 IQ points.
Apparently, this drop is about the same as after pulling an all-nighter.
The stress of work isn't quite that extreme.
However, I believe the pattern remains the same: when you run out of leeway, your ability to think clearly declines, and you become unable to consider various options.
In other words, answers you come up with right in the middle of the hottest part of summer are usually pretty lousy, lol.
Anyway, I'll think about it after I get through my first summer.
Summer is the toughest time, but let's push through it.
And then, once I've gotten through it, I'll think about it.
No matter what industry you're in, there will always be tough times, just like in the summer.
100 percent—without a doubt.
I can't just run away every time that happens.
Just hang in there.
If you can get through it once, you can get through it twice.
You'll be able to handle three or four times.
That's when I start thinking about it.
Stay calm.
If you do that, you might find a way forward.
Deciding whether to quit or stay is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in life.
The bigger the decision, the more important it is to make it when you're in good mental condition.
When buying a house or a car, no one would sign the contract while still groggy from pulling an all-nighter, right?
It's the same thing.
Think it over with a clear head, and if you still want to quit, then that’s when you should take action.
The answers you come up with at the start of summer are totally different from the ones you come up with at the start of fall, lol.
Even veterans find summer tough.
Even for veterans, it's just as tough.
But why can it be overcome?
It's because I know what lies beyond.
Once we get past this, there will be another period when work is easier, and then winter will come.
Winter isn't as tough as summer.
That's why I can handle it.
Your mindset is different when you’re told how long to wait versus when you’re not told, isn’t it?
"The Psychology of Waiting"There is such a thing.
It is said that waiting times with no clear end in sight feel longer than those with a known end.
Apparently, when you're anxious, waiting times feel even longer.
Veterans know that "this heat will inevitably come to an end."
That’s why, even if it’s the same summer, the way it wears on your heart is different.
It's the same in every industry, but summer really gets me down lol
Especially with this hellish heat we've been having lately!
It's a tough season, even for veterans.
Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran, it's the same in that regard.
And even veterans have times when they don't feel like going to work.
There are days when the heat leaves you completely exhausted and you just think, “Ugh, I really don’t want to go!”
But I'm going anyway.
That's what you call a sense of responsibility.
A sense of responsibility to absolutely see it through and get it done.
With every summer that passes, my sense of responsibility grows.
And that will build trust in you.
As your credibility grows, you'll be entrusted with more work.
As you take on more responsibilities, your future opportunities will naturally expand.
In the end, the number of fish that survive the summer is a direct measure of your strength.
In the field, the fact that you “made it through that summer” carries far more weight than any flashy skills.
Let's move forward.
Let's make the most of this summer!!
One step at a time!!!
See you later.
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