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Working in a Japanese Company #12 – Full-time employee vs. Contract Employee

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After nearly a decade working in Japan, I’ve learned a lot about the difference between full-time and contract employment—and one of my biggest career regrets comes from switching to a contract role. In this post, I share my personal story, break down the pros and cons of each type of employment in Japan, and what I wish I’d known sooner. If you’re working in Japan or thinking of making a job change, this one’s for you! Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company #12 – Full-time employee vs. Contract Employee

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Working in a Japanese Company #10 – Am I treated Differently as a Foreigner?

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When I asked on Instagram what questions people had about working in a Japanese company (outside of English teaching), the response was huge. So huge, in fact, that I had to break everything into multiple posts. This first one tackles a … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company #10 – Am I treated Differently as a Foreigner?

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Working in a Japanese Company: Part 9 – 5 Key Differences Between Working in the USA and Japan

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For this next part of the series, I wanted to dive into something I get asked about a lot: the differences between working in the U.S. vs. working in Japan. Having worked in both countries, it’s always fascinating to see what … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 9 – 5 Key Differences Between Working in the USA and Japan

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Working in a Japanese Company: Part 8 – 5 More Mistakes to Avoid Working in a Japanese Company

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Back by popular demand — here are five more mistakes to avoid when working in a Japanese company. These are all things I’ve personally learned through experience, confusion, and the occasional gentle correction from coworkers. If you’re new to Japan’s work culture … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 8 – 5 More Mistakes to Avoid Working in a Japanese Company

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Working in a Japanese Company: Part 7 – 5 Mistakes to Avoid Working in a Japanese Company

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Adapting to a completely different work culture can be a huge learning curve — and Japan is no exception. After nearly five years of working as an OL (“office lady”), I’ve definitely made my fair share of mistakes along the way. Some … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 7 – 5 Mistakes to Avoid Working in a Japanese Company

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Working in a Japanese Company: Part 4 – Basic Japanese Business Vocabulary You Need to Know

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March was the first full month where I was basically handling my job on my own. There were still plenty of things I didn’t fully understand, but each time I repeated my monthly tasks, they made a little more sense. … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 4 – Basic Japanese Business Vocabulary You Need to Know