What Does the Future Hold for Us Japanese, as Seen from Our Neighboring Country, South Korea?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to South Korea the other day for a business meeting. We’ve entered an era where things that can’t be made in Japan are being produced overseas. During the meeting, it became clear that this trend is rapidly gaining momentum in South Korea as well—and there are even things that can’t be made there!? And at the same time, there’s a serious…
The construction industry is a nightmare when it comes to certifications. Since they don’t cut even foreign skilled workers any slack, we have to keep getting people certified—otherwise, the job sites will grind to a halt!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do the technical interns or specific skilled workers at your company have driver’s licenses? Realistically, having interns on staff helps us get by to some extent, but the issue that every company is struggling with right now is the driver shortage! Anyway, every day…
The Proportion of Foreign Workers and Technical Interns at Construction Sites and the Outlook for the Next 10 Years
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How many technical interns does your company have? What percentage of the workforce do they make up? At our company, there are 3 to 5 technical interns for every 1 or 2 Japanese employees. The Japanese employees serve as both drivers and foremen. Here, if you have a driver’s license…
Those Known as “Bodoi” — The Reality of Technical Interns Going Missing and the Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Saga Robbery-Murder Case: Vietnamese Suspect Cites “Low Wages”; “Father” Speaks to the Press. Vietnam Tops List of Countries with the Most Fugitive Technical Interns at 5,500; Vicious Cycle Where Some Turn to Crime Due to Illegal Stay. Vietnamese Technical Interns on the Run, Students Expelled from Schools, Sham Marriages…
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…
Essential Things for Foreign Technical Interns to Learn in Japan | 40 Rules for Life and Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. If you’re coming to Japan as a technical intern to work, there’s one thing I really want you to keep in mind. That’s culture, in particular. We welcome technical interns from all over the world. However, that means you’ll need to embrace Japanese culture while also…
Construction Methods for Technical Intern Trainees (Part 3): On-Site Spray Application for Formwork
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Continuing from last time: Construction Methods for Technical Interns (Part 1): Slope Cleaning Workers; Construction Methods for Technical Interns (Part 2): Lath Installers; and now, the crowning achievement of slope construction specialists: Sprayed Formwork Workers. What exactly is a Sprayed Formwork Worker!? Technical interns need to fully understand…
How to Use Units Depending on What You're Measuring
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Can the technical interns at your company tell the difference between mm, cm, and m? The other day, when I asked one of our interns, he knew what a cm was, but he was completely confused about mm and m. He’s from Nepal. When I checked with other people from Nepal…
Construction Methods for Technical Intern Trainees (Part 2): Lath Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s the next part of the construction manual for interns and foreign workers. I’m writing it up like this for now, but I wonder if it would be better to print it neatly on A4 paper? I’m thinking about what would be most convenient, but since I can’t spend that much time on it right now, I’ll just leave it as is for now... Who…