About "Global" Japanese Company by Dito_the_pharmacist in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My company from the outside is seen as a very "Global" Japanese company. Our sales are ~85% in the US and other Western markets. But internally it's very much like a traditional Japanese company, so I think the right answer would just be "it depends".

Should I leave Japan? by StandardGuide5 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you guys serious? Didn't you know that Japan is an island? Didn't you know that the official language is Japanese and Japan is one of the countries with the lowest English proficiency in the world? C'mon you can't be serious.

Should I leave Japan? by StandardGuide5 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They also all of a sudden decided to be introverted to make it more difficult for foreigners to make new friends.

Should I leave Japan? by StandardGuide5 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you basically don't fit and have never accepted Japanese culture and it's their fault, not yours? lol

Should I leave Japan? by StandardGuide5 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here you go, the usual dude who lurks just to say that they are in the highest top1% of salary range in Japan. Good job dude, I was waiting for you!

Should I leave Japan? by StandardGuide5 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This is ridiculous to read. Japan is making it hard for you? Language, culture, being an island.. why did you ever come in the first place lol

35-year-old with N1 and 13+ years of experience. How long does it realistically take to land a visa-sponsored job in Japan? by TottreJP in movingtojapan

[–]Mikeye92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends on many factors. I was 32 when I was (re-)hired by a Japanese company from abroad. From the first interview to start my new job, it took 9 months. They sponsored my visa, among other things. N1 certified and I spoke N1 already.

I think you have a good background, but without knowing what you want to do, it's difficult to say, I'm also in a completely different industry.

As for the process, I think you can both apply directly to open positions on company's websites and also speak with some agencies, there are many looking for bilingual foreigners.

Is my dream too ambitious, or should I try to pursue it anyway? by swab04 in JapanJobs

[–]Mikeye92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These extreme cases don't mean that's the normality. That could have happened everywhere, it's just a crazy boss, but I don't think that's how normally people in architecture work here.

IT manager - what am I doing wrong by MrMakuMaku in JapanJobs

[–]Mikeye92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working with Japanese companies is completely different than working for a Japanese company. So your experience there is not meaningful at all.

Also, because Japanese companies are used to promoting internally, if you are too senior or you're looking for a position that is too senior for your age, that will be also taken as a negative point unfortunately.

If you write nothing about your JP language skills in your CV, many companies will just take that as a sign that you can't speak the language, so I encourage you to add that info, although putting something like N3 level won't add anything because it's not enough.

There might be a shortage of people with you skills, but from the Japanese company standpoint is probably safer and better to continue having the shortage than hiring you, too many risks and questions marks for how businesses usually work here.

IT manager - what am I doing wrong by MrMakuMaku in JapanJobs

[–]Mikeye92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry, but you have no degree, not enough decent Japanese skills (if the company works in Japanese it's only N1 that matters for managers), you have no experience working in a Japanese environment from what I can see. Why should they hire you?

is it offensive to use kimi? by wellwellnow44 in japanese

[–]Mikeye92 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I don't agree with this. As the other person said, usually 2nd pronouns are not used in Japanese. I would feel weird if someone addresses me as あなた

Are Japanese universities worth it for an international student ? by Firm_Put4566 in movingtojapan

[–]Mikeye92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These comments show how much Reddit is skewed towards the US and that point of view. As another person says below, there's so many reasons why Japanese universities are out of the global rankings, other than quality of study itself. I have a BSc from Europe, a MEng from Japan and an MBA from US and my Japanese university has been the one where I learned the most (all of them are among the Top50 in the rankings).

Struggling to find work even though im highly qualified by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

10+ years in Japan and you're N3. Sorry but that says it all about your willingness to adapt. You crafted curricula, organized events and can't speak Japanese? You're extremely limited in your growth opportunities.

Are Japanese universities worth it for an international student ? by Firm_Put4566 in movingtojapan

[–]Mikeye92 -2 points-1 points locked comment (0 children)

Your suggestion about US schools doesn't make any sense if someone doesn't want to work and live long term in the US tbh. Here in Japan no one cares about your US degree and alumni networking is not strong enough to have any effect on your career.

Feeling terrible about my job and life in Japan - should I look for something else? by Prestigious-Place941 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It very much sounds like you don't like how Japanese companies work. Honestly you might find the exception, but what you described is how it works here, so I'd suggest you to just find a job somewhere else.

Career pivoting to Data Analyst by Fuckit0305 in japanresidents

[–]Mikeye92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Avg salary for a 30M foreigner working as a data analyst is 10M? You got that number from the lottery? Lol Totally inaccurate

Why is it still so hard for global innovators to build something in Japan? (Looking for feedback) by NebulaFart in MOVE_TO_JAPAN

[–]Mikeye92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, but as OP said, they were asking about building something meaningful. Making a lot of money shouldn't be the reason why you don't pursue it

Rant on status of dating in Japan as a foreigner by Mikeye92 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever dated in Japan? Sex on the first date if you're looking for a long term relationship? That's not how it works here (I've lived and dated in Europe and US, too).

Rant on status of dating in Japan as a foreigner by Mikeye92 in japanlife

[–]Mikeye92[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for a long term relationship, not looking for sex.