What Are the Differences Between Japanese People and Foreign Technical Interns? A Comparison of Cultures and Rules Across 5 Countries
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve compared the rules and cultural differences in daily life and work across five countries (regions): Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. My observations on Vietnam, Nepal, and Indonesia are just my personal impressions, lol. As for the Philippines, I’m going off what Chappy-sensei said…
I think it’s become something of a source of shame for Japanese people to work in the construction industry these days.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Vietnam for the past few days. As you might have guessed, I’m here for interviews with technical intern trainees. Some people say that the technical intern program is a form of slavery. Is that really the case? Here in Vietnam, even children who are in elementary or middle school are working…
Secrets to a Successful Career Change in the Construction Industry | Integrity Is Your Greatest Asset
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are your companies like? I imagine there are many different types—from major corporations to large local firms, and from companies run by master craftsmen to sole proprietorships. Each company has its own management philosophy and management style, doesn’t it? Do you feel comfortable there? Or uncomfortable? It all comes down to your own…
By the third year, when technical interns reach Category 3, they become such a valuable asset that you can’t afford to let them go!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Technical interns return to their home countries after completing their three-year training period, and then their stay is extended for two more years as Category 3 interns in their fourth year. By the fourth year, they’ve certainly become quite seasoned, and as a company, we’d love to hire them permanently! Since they can handle just about anything at this point, they’re incredibly…
A Career in the Construction Industry Beyond Hard Work | Growth and the Next Stage
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been thinking a lot lately—don’t we Japanese tend to look down on foreigners? Or to put it another way, we think we Japanese are amazing, don’t we? lol There are so many people who think the quality of Japanese work is the best in the world. But…
More and More Communication! | The Philosophy of a Slope Contractor
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I guess it’s about time I changed the color of my Gundam model… lol. But anyway, the other day, I heard that our Vietnamese technical intern wasn’t getting good reviews from the general contractor, so I decided to have a talk with him. He did this and that with the general contractor, and his attitude was like this…
The Fact That the Teacher Is Inferior | Humility in Teaching
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, for the first time in a while, I went to bed before midnight and woke up at noon this morning lol. I spent the morning lounging around for the first time in ages, but now my back hurts as a result… I guess this is what they mean when they say “even sleeping takes energy” lol. Anyway, moving on to stress management…
Job-Hunting Skills (2020 Edition) | Career Strategies in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are your companies like? I imagine there are many different types—from major corporations to large local firms, and from master-apprentice businesses to sole proprietorships. Each company has its own philosophy, management style, and methods, right? Do you feel comfortable there? Or uncomfortable? It all comes down to your own…
Beyond the Frenzy | The Evolution of the Slope Specialist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been thinking a lot lately—don’t we Japanese tend to look down on foreigners? Or to put it another way, we think Japanese people are amazing, don’t we? lol There are so many people who think the quality of Japanese work is the best in the world…