Episodes
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To use a baseball analogy, communication is catching the ball. If two people are talking, if one talks too much, no information is transferred from the other. This is fine for everyday conversation, but in a situation like a job interview, communication needs to be two-way.
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People today need speed, especially in business situations. The trend is that the faster you can do everything, the better. However, when it comes to reading books, it is my opinion that it is okay to be slow.
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One of the most commonly taught etiquette for businessmen in Japanese business books is that they should no change their attitude depending on the person they are dealing with. In Japanese society, this is easier said than done.
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Talks about how to get by as a salaried employee in a Japanese company.
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Finding a job is hard work and changing jobs can sometimes become a goal. But what is important is the nature of the job and the kind of life you want to lead.
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We all have thoughts of doing this or that in the future. Sometimes we put off what we want to do. Some things can only be done when you are young. That is traveling. I think it’s better to do that when you are young, like traveling around the world with a backpack on your back.
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Many people want to quit their salaried jobs and start their own business. You may want to talk to someone about this. But you should not choose a colleague or boss from the same company as a person to talk to. This is because they have no experience of starting a business and will only give you advice based on their imagination.
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Some Japanese people go alone to eat barbecued meat. Some restaurants in Japan specialize in yakiniku for one person. This episode attempts to analyze contemporary Japanese culture from the perspective of solo yakiniku.
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In recent years, many Japanese companies have begun allowing their employees to telecommute. While some employees are happy to work from home, some art not. In a traditional company, work approach and process are also subject to evaluation. But when telecommuting is fully realized, the only way to be evaluated is by the results of the work. This is the cause of employee anxiety.
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There is a Japanese word that says “go for it” (頑張れ). While this word is basic, it can be considered rude in some situations.
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Japanese businessmen especially value numbers. In business negotiations and meetings, businesspeople who can memorize numbers and immediately present them look smart. The problem is that the numbers may be false, but in business, you win by saying so, and if you list the numbers loudly and proudly, they are somehow persuasive.
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Working as a company employee is tiring anyway. After a day’s work, I don’t want to do anything, especially after eating dinner. When to study or do activities for oneself is an important theme for office workers.
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In this episode I consider the benefits of the modern corporate employee. How much benefits do they need? What benefits would make them happy?
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I will tell you the word “bureiko (無礼講)”uttered by superiors to subordinates at drinking parties in Japan. When your supervisor says, “Tonight, anything goes.”, do not take his or her word for it.
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There are several names for workers in Japan, depending on the type of employment. The main difference between regular and irregular employment is whether or not the term is fixed, but other issues exist as well. Ultimately, the issue is related to each person’s way of life.
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I have always looked at self-conscious people with cold eyes. At work they are eager to show off their efforts to their superiors. But now my opinion of them has changed.
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If you are too sensitive or think too much, working for a Japanese company is not for you. The key to working for a Japanese company is to be insensitive. In other words, you need to learn to be insensitive like old farts in order to work in a company for a long time.
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Working in a company, conflicts with others are difficult to avoid. If you don’t assert yourself for fear of confrontation with others, you may be branded as incompetent. However, there are some people who are not outspoken but still have a place in the company. Are such people not estranged from others because they have virtues? I don’t know the truth. Anyway, I envy those types of people.
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The concept of work-life balance is quite prevalent in modern Japan. Many Japanese people have realized the harmful effects of working too much. However, there are some pundits and business people in Japan who are not so keen on the idea of work-life balance. Here are my thoughts on this.
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Some Japanese businessmen deliberately speak in difficult Japanese. Do they think that using difficult vocabulary makes them look smarter? The truth is unknown, but using excessively difficult vocabulary makes it difficult to understand the essence of things. I believe that the truth is simple.
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