Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Something unfortunate happened at Enta the other day.
This is something very embarrassing that happened at work, but I’m sharing it here as a lesson to myself.
My pressure washer was broken!
I think it was hit due to a forklift operator error.
But the fact that the machine was broken isn't the problem.
This pressure washer and the wall were damaged, but I had hidden them by placing some cardboard in front of them.
It made me feel more disappointed than angry.
Things break when you use them, and sometimes you lose them.
If it was an accidental injury that occurred while working, there's nothing to be done about it.
No one sets out to make mistakes, right?
The problem is covering things up when accidents or mistakes happen!!
The person who kept this a secret will spend the rest of their life living in secrecy because of it.
If a problem arises, cover it up.
It's really a shame that it's becoming such a habit.
People who make mistakes and then try to hide them or cover them up will never succeed afterward!
Absolutely!
I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of "what goes around comes around"; the wrongdoings you commit will inevitably come back to you.
What's more, when I'm really on a roll, it comes back with a bang.
Some of you might think that’s not much, but,
I won't deny that—it's a matter of personal perspective—but the senior business leaders I know say the same thing.
One should always be right (within the bounds of one's own sense of justice and common sense)
And even if you try to hide it, there’s always at least one person who knows (yourself).
You'll have to carry that secret with you for the rest of your life.
So, I sent a LINE message like the one below to all the Japanese and Vietnamese people.
| Losing or breaking company equipment, or causing accidents on the job, are things that are, to some extent, unavoidable when you're working.
However, even in such cases, please be sure to report it yourself. This is true whether you're Vietnamese or Japanese. Please make sure you don't hide it under any circumstances. If you self-report, the company will not impose any penalties in response. We will not deduct or reduce your pay in any way! You might get scolded a little to prevent future accidents, but the biggest damage comes from lying and losing each other’s trust. Please don't hide your failures—share them all! I look forward to working with you! |
| The director has a message for everyone.
The loss or damage of machinery or tools at the company, or accidents on construction sites, are, to a greater or lesser extent, an unavoidable part of our work. However, even in such cases, you must report it immediately on your own. This issue applies equally to both Vietnamese and Japanese people. Everyone must comply with the same rules. Please don't hide it. If the company reports the matter voluntarily, it will not be penalized. I will not deduct or reduce a single dong from any of your salaries! To prevent future workplace accidents. You might also get scolded a little. Please don't hide your mistakes—just tell me everything. Thank you, everyone. |
I also had the interpreter create a Vietnamese version.
We just happened to end up at the same company, and just happened to be working together on a slope stabilization project.
Strangers with no connection or ties to one another gather in the morning, head to the job site, and carry out a single construction project.
The only thing that matters most to us is trust.
Do you suspect someone of lying just because they're Vietnamese or Nepalese?
Japanese people tell lies all the time, too.
None of that matters anyway,
So basically, it’s like, “We think we trust each other, so don’t lie!” (Virtual reality is reality, too.)
There's no point in trying to find the culprit, so I won't, but I'm hoping they'll come forward.
I believe that doing so will make even a small difference in that person’s life.
On the other hand, is there—or was there—an environment within the company where people couldn't speak up?
Reflecting on this, I realized that I want to create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up even when they make mistakes.
See you later.
P.S. The person who bumped into me came to apologize later.
He was a Vietnamese kid, but I told him, “Next time, make sure to point out your mistakes!”
With an expression that seemed both relieved and a little flustered, he said, “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry!” so
For some reason, I thought it was kind of cute lol
I feel like we've really strengthened our relationship!
>P.S. The person who bumped into me came to apologize later.
Even though I'm an outsider, I felt relieved...
Personally, I think being corrected like this was a good learning experience for me.
Thank you.
I'm relieved, too.
It seems like he's gained the courage to be honest with himself, too ^^
When operating heavy machinery in narrow, mountainous areas, the counterweights and other parts tend to scrape against surfaces, so the leasing company later bills us for paint repair costs and the like. However, our president—who thinks he understands the realities of the job site—tries to deduct the repair costs from the operator’s pay, claiming it’s the operator’s fault. To get around this, the site manager—who knows the president well—and the leasing company have arranged for the invoice to be issued as if we had rented a different piece of equipment.
Since I wouldn't normally want to do that, I envy CEOs like Mr. Enta…
Generally speaking, it is illegal to deduct the company's losses from an employee's salary.
Even if there were such an agreement in place when you signed the contract with the company,
If they paid the full salary first and then deducted the amount of the damages from that, I could kind of understand that...
Basically, I think it's illegal.
It happened while everyone was working so hard, after all
If it's just a little scuff on the counterweight that's caused the paint to chip, I feel like a quick wipe on the spot would probably do the trick, lol.