Terries Job Tips

I get a lot of email from people overseas trying to figure out how to get into Japan and get started. Although I have covered this topic at some length in past columns, I’ll go through it once more as a case study. Also, as always, I will start with a disclaimer. I am […]

The great thing about Japan’s company-based society is that the whole structure of work is based around human relationships. If you’re liked and you show your enthusiasm, then even despite a less than excellent performance, you can expect to keep your job. Therefore, the trick as a job candidate is to get yourselfinto a […]

A fter 19 years in Japan, I have a pretty good network of friends here. I’m sad to say that at least half of them are unhappy with their jobs, and of that half, about 50% are actively thinking about leaving those jobs. Maybe it’s the pressure of Tokyo and the unique difficulties of […]

I’ve written before about the creeping age-related discrimination that is appearing in the job market. At 44 years old myself, it is quite sobering to know that for many jobs I’m already considered too old or borderline. I work about 70-80 hours a week, I’m highly motivated and experienced, and feel that I could […]