Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
When I talk to all sorts of people, there’s a phrase that people who are looking to change jobs often say
"I wonder if there's a good company out there... I want to switch to a good company!" That's what people usually say, lol.
What exactly is a "good company"?
Can you explain that in more detail?
For example, a company that pays high salaries, offers plenty of time off, gives generous bonuses, and doesn't require business trips.
A company where the boss is kind, the employees are competent, and the company car isn't a Probox.
This might come as a surprise, but,
There isn't a single company like that anywhere in the whole country, lol.
Like thatThere's no such thing as a "good" company.That's right!
No, no—I heard that company is great!
I heard that company has the highest salaries in Japan! (Keyence)
To get to the heart of the matter, to get a job at the company with the highest salaries in Japan, you first need to have graduated from a good university (with a high standardized test score) and possess exceptional abilities.
On top of that, you’ll be saddled with hellish overtime and sales quotas.
In the end, there are pros and cons.
It's the grass on the other side.
When it comes to finding a job or changing careers, you're the one who has to make the right choice.
The vegetation on the slopes in other work zones looks lush and healthy.
It's not about working for a "good" company, but rather, how much are you willing to tolerate from your company?
If you consider companies you can compromise with, the number of companies you might consider switching to will increase even more than before.
And once you join that company, you'll figure out the right answer on your own.
For example, in Nagano, I won't settle for less than 4 million yen in salary.
Business trips are okay once in a while.
Cars and anything else are fine.
If you're on a salary system, it's okay even without a bonus, or something like that
If you look for areas where you can say, “Well, I guess I can compromise on this,” you’ll likely find a company that’s a pretty good fit for what you’re looking for!
Every company has its good points and its bad points.
That can't be helped.
If you're absolutely determined to run a company exactly the way you want, your only option is to start your own business.
But even if you start a company because you want to do things your own way and don’t want to be told what to do, the situation changes completely once you hire employees, doesn’t it?
I end up being even more careful than before, and I’m like, “Wait, this isn’t what I expected!?” lol (speaking from experience)
Ultimately, the company belongs to its employees!
A company can only function because of its employees.
A company where the CEO is just acting like a big shot is total crap, lol (Rules are a different story).
I recommend doing your best to turn things around, making some compromises along the way, and if that still doesn't work, looking for a company where you can grow more than you can at your current one.
Growing here might not be easy—it might actually involve a lot of hard work—but,
If it eventually becomes something you find easy, that probably means you're making progress.
And that might just be the right answer for me.
Instead of going to a good company,
Joining a company where you can make the minimum necessary compromises while still growing (and gaining experience) is what adds depth to your life!
Come to think of it, the slope construction industry is becoming a more employee-friendly industry than ever before.
I highly recommend this to everyone! (Out of the blue, lol)
If you're interested, it might be a good idea to look for a slope maintenance company near you.
See you later.
