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

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

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

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