In an Era Where One in Three New Graduates Quits, the Real Challenge for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Lies Ahead (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today’s topic isn’t directly related to our construction site, but it’s a matter of life and death for small and medium-sized construction companies like ours, lol. It’s about hiring. Every year around this time, people start quitting. In April, new graduates and mid-career hires join the company, and just when I think, “Great, we’ve got a great team again this year!”—people start quitting one after another…
What is the best order for someone coming from a different field to learn construction management as a supervisor? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since I get asked about this quite often, I thought I’d write a post about it. Every now and then, you see people who switch from being craftsmen to construction management, right? Compared to people who go straight into construction management right after joining the company, it somehow feels like a higher hurdle… Or rather, where…
As a Construction Contractor (Slope Stabilization Specialist) — Thinking About What Kind of People Get Raises
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Maybe it’s because of the typhoon, but we’ve been having weird weather every day. Right now, I’m swamped with work requests coming in from all over the place. It’s great to be busy, but I really hope this keeps up at least until March~ Based on recent trends, I’ll have work in January…
Thinking while running, acting while running, and worrying while acting—this ongoing cycle leads to growth.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Melancholy of Being Left Out. I received various messages asking for advice in response to my recent post. I imagine there are a lot of people out there who are struggling with this. A few people reached out to me, but the fact that there were even a few means there are more than twice as many who didn’t have the courage to speak up…
The Melancholy of the Homegrown Employee | The Hardship Faced by Homegrown Employees When They’re Cornered
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How many years have you been at your company? Have you ever thought about quitting? Especially those of you who’ve been with the company since the beginning. I think there are some challenges that come with being a long-time employee—what do you think? Actually, I’ve only worked at two companies myself so far. Both were a bit…
To Rebuild My Life
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to an event the other day, and one person there mentioned that they were “rebuilding their life.” “Rebuilding one’s life”—I’d never even heard that phrase before, so it was pretty shocking, or rather, it really took me by surprise, lol. I thought, “Rebuilding? That sounds kind of fresh.” &nbs…
If you jump ship before your next pay raise, you’ll end up in a downward spiral where you keep losing out in life!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know when pay raises typically happen? Generally speaking, you’re more likely to get a raise if you generate profits for the company or make a significant contribution to it, right? lol That’s a rough guideline, but in the construction industry, it’s usually…
Construction site supervisors in the construction industry can easily decide on their work arrangements
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s already December!! It feels like New Year’s just ended!!! That’s probably what all the middle-aged guys out there are thinking, lol. By the way, are you enjoying the job you’re doing right now? I’m having a blast right now! That’s because I’m working in development. Well…
There's no such thing as a "great company" that everyone raves about!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When I talk to all kinds of people, I often hear those who are thinking about changing jobs say things like, “I wonder if there’s a good company out there… I want to switch to a good company!” lol. But what exactly is a “good company”? Do you have a concrete idea of what that means? &nbs…