Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Did you see my post the other day?
They're at the top of our industry, aren't they?
I used to work for a major company myself, so I understand exactly how you feel.
If you're busy, it's only natural to juggle multiple tasks.
While looking after my junior colleagues, I have to come up with a budget, submit approval requests, figure out the construction plan, handle budget revisions, finalize payments to subcontractors, prepare monthly financial statements, weekly and monthly reports, submit progress reports to government agencies, track subcontractor work progress, manage the job site, prepare monthly operational reports, check tomorrow’s schedule, check tomorrow’s weather, etc....
Employees at major general contractors are super busy!
There are a ridiculous number of internal documents, and to top it all off, there's compliance~~~~~! lol
On top of everything else, it’s totally normal to get home at 9 or 10 p.m.
This kind of thing just makes you go, “Ugaaaaaa!” these days, doesn’t it?
However, this situation still holds true not only for our slope stabilization industry but also for field workers at general contractor firms.
Even though they talk about work-style reform,Thanks to Abenomics, the public works sector is extremely busy.
I can't take time off because of internal paperwork.
I can't take time off because we're on a tight schedule.
I can't take a day off because there's no one else here.
I'm swamped at work and can't take a day off.
I've taken on too many construction projects, so I can't take a break.
The sales targets are so high that I have no choice but to take on work, so I can't take time off.
I really feel sorry for them.
Well, the pay is higher to make up for that.
It's quite a bit higher than when I was there.
But is that fun? Does it make you happy? Does it make you feel fulfilled?
Under normal circumstances, we spend more than half of our lives working.
Well, then, you’d want to make your work a little more enjoyable, right?
Are you enjoying your work?
How about your family? Do you go out to eat with your wife? Do you get to play with your kids?
There are actually quite a few people who enjoy working as site supervisors or slope construction supervisors as a career.
I do this job because I like slope work, too.
There are a lot of people in this industry who love civil engineering and manufacturing.
If you want to do the things you love without overdoing it,
I recommend using a local contractor.
If you work for a major company, you can take on big projects.
Whether the contract amount is 200 million or 300 million, companies like NEXCO and JR can likely handle projects worth 1 billion or even 2 billion through discretionary contracts. (For slope work, the maximum is around 300 million.)
Since the frame is large, it's a bit of a challengeKai is no slouch either.Right?
On the other hand, it’s incredibly, unbelievably exhausting! And the hours are super long.
If you use a local contractor, they’ll be more flexible with scheduling and won’t require as much paperwork.
"Compliance? What's that?? Is it something you eat??"—that kind of reaction happens quite often.
If you want to be a site supervisor but have had enough of working for major companies, try a local firm.
My salary will go down. Of course, my workload and responsibilities will also decrease significantly.
It should also significantly ease the emotional burden.
That's one option, too.
If you hate your job and feel like you're about to get depressed, you don't have to go to work—but it's exactly those kinds of people who tend to be the epitome of responsibility!!!
That's wonderful, but I wish you'd be a little kinder to yourself.
As someone who’s also a director, it’s heartbreaking to hear about incidents like this.
I hope he enjoys his life as a director even more.
It's better not to do work you don't enjoy!
Even without you, a major general contractor can still run its business.
Companies run on systems. If it’s going to make you sick, you’re better off just quitting and moving on.
That's not a failure.
This is the start of success, isn't it? (But it's important to quit in a way that makes sense.)
See you later.
