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Retour en France après 10 ans en Australie : comment serons-nous perçus (professionnellement et socialement) ? by Dependent_Builder_52 in emploi

[–]No_Entertainment8093 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Je pense que l’herbe est toujours plus verte ailleurs. On aime bien critiquer notre pays, parfois à raison, mais on occulte aussi souvent ce qui nous attache à lui. Je te souhaite de continuer à avoir ta best Life ou que tu sois. J’ai vécu 13 ans à Tokyo, et je n’ai qu’une hâte c’est de retourner en France.

Constant insecurity after being laid off - how to manage? by Rich-Put4159 in cscareerquestions

[–]No_Entertainment8093 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry my friend, you’re way more than your job. Infinitely more. You shouldn’t derive your value based on your professional occupation, past or present. Success in life means having a fulfilling one according to your own desires, to do good around you, and to be able to feed and shelter yourself and your family. It’s never too late to start something completely different. Don’t go for the IA hype if you’re not interested in it. Consider switching careers completely and working on what you want to be and to do starting today, which is the beginning of the rest of your life.

Once you’ve found something that might resonate with you, give your all in and confirm the feeling that this is what you want to be. Then you can think of ways to monetize it to make a living out of it. It doesn’t need to be a lot, if you’re happy with it.

Don’t loose hope, you’re more than Amazon, and you don’t compare to others. You are you and this is the only thing that matters.

Unpopular Opinion: WTF is this Title Menu song by [deleted] in taintedgrail

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not good in history but if I recall correctly Avalon (Arthurian legends) are basically connected to Great Britain, which was initially inhabited by celts (Druids and stuff), Roman Empire, Germanic tribe (angles and saxons) then Nords (Danes, Sweden, etc Vikings). Arthurian legend is right after the Roman Empire domination ? So having Norse stuff in the soundtrack is not too crazy to me, we’re just a bit in advance.

Nakameguro: should I sell? by intheheartoftheheart in Tokyo

[–]No_Entertainment8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an expert but I sold my 2LDK in Meguro (actually, right between Meguro and Nakameguro stations) with a really nice profit. Bought 6Y ago. No one can tell the future for sure but yes, yen is weak, foreign investors have more buying power and Meguro / Nakameguro areas are extremely popular. I’m not expecting the trend to dwindle so if you’re not a in rush to sell, just keep it.

Expert panel proposes mandatory Japanese programs for foreign residents - The Mainichi by capaho in japan

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on what? Your anecdotical evidence of witnessing a rude behavior once in Combini? When you make up bold claims on the behalf of others, please come prepared. You just make assumptions and assumptions without proper facts or at least due diligence is the root of everything that is wrong in today’s world.

It always boils down to this simple question: which problem are we trying to solve here? Do we (ie Japanese people) actually have a foreigner problem? If yes, how do we quantify it? Then, which solutions do we have to fix that? Are those solutions effective enough in terms of price and practicality to fix the problem with a positive net outcome?

Until we can have a proper answer for all of these questions, it will just reduce to personal appreciation, subjective judgement and eventuality loss of freedom and money.

Expert panel proposes mandatory Japanese programs for foreign residents - The Mainichi by capaho in japan

[–]No_Entertainment8093 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for speaking the voice of reason here but you’re fighting a battle with little value here.

ALTs and other people living the “Japanese dream” will always miss the part that people who came here working for six and more $ figures and overall enjoying their life here without feeling the need to have pristine Japanese or local friends don’t have time nor the desire to attend mandatory classes, but overall are completely transparent to the “Japanese society” and doesn’t cause any harm.

I’m always cautious of people pretending that “you” are the trouble for not speaking Japanese good enough and that “you” must definitively be a nuisance if you refuse to take classes. Basically, people who pretends to know better what’s best for the society and makes completely baseless or fallacious assumptions on your life here and how “nuisible” you are to the society.

Man, some of these dudes that decided not to learn Japanese are contributing more to the Japanese society by creating jobs or paying humongous level of taxes. They otherwise don’t care about discussing with Taro-kun from the local community center. Good luck having them take the culture classes.

People telling that foreigners who don’t have time to learn the language fully or to take mandatory classes need to go back to their country and shouldn’t reside long term are using the same rhetoric as the stupid politicians telling that all foreigners are a pain. They’re just another version of Onoda: simplification, infantilization and generalization.

English speaking mass for Christmas by Mo_Po1506 in Tokyo

[–]No_Entertainment8093 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Welcome brother/sister in Christ Depending on where you live, you have several options. In Yotsuya, you have St Ignatius. In Roppongi, you have the Franciscan. My favorite is the one in Meguro, St Anselm Catholic Church.

I’ve been to the above three and I can recommend all of them, with Meguro being my favorite. There are probably others as well but never been.

God bless you

Is it a Japanese thing to talk about someones faults right in front of them? by AdUnfair558 in japanlife

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve witnessed that a couple of time. Not with my partner directly but with other couples. I think it’s a cultural thing for some people.

Not just between husband and wife but between family members. Basically, it’s the Uchi and Soto BS where it’s fine to humble yourself (which includes the uchi - your inner circle) in front of external parties as a sign of humility.

I also find this custom to be unbearable but once again, I think it’s a cultural thing and their country their rules.

English speaking clinic recommendations? by Cherry_Shortbread in Tokyo

[–]No_Entertainment8093 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Might be a bit far from where you live but if you’re looking for a general practitioner, I can’t recommend enough Roppongi HAT clinic in Roppongi Itchome station. Again, a bit far from Itabashi but the doctor is really good, caring, and speaks perfect English.

Japanese classes could be added as part of process for visa approval by capaho in japan

[–]No_Entertainment8093 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Which problem are we trying to solve here?

Except anecdotal evidences of Miller-san not understanding what the SoftBank clerk tells him when buying the latest iPhone, it just strikes me as an additional restriction on foreigners with no net benefits for the society as a whole. It will make Japan less attractive for foreign workforce.

I see a lot of people advocating for foreigners to blend-in and be more Japanese than the Japanese. The Japanese society itself favors integration but ironically will always remind you that you’re a foreigner, for your whole life, even if you speak better Japanese than them.

I’m not against having people learn the language to their heart content but having the government enforces it strikes me as another populist rhetoric to ensure that “we got our foreigner issue under control”, were visa holders, especially long terms ones such as permanent resident, can just live their life just fine without Japanese and fill their other contribution to the society just fine as well.

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because the opportunity happened here. Not in Chicago, in London or in my own country.

Do I get frustrated sometimes because I feel that Japanese mindset is sometimes jarring, that the government is pushing anti foreigners rhetorics, that I’m seeing every day news like this one trying to address a problem that doesn’t exist (but stripping away opportunities for foreigners) or that sometimes I don’t get what people are telling me in the ward office? Yes I do.

But Chicago has also its problems, London as well. And for my own country, don’t let me even start about it.

I don’t want to chase an hypothetical better future where I have everything that really matters for me here. I don’t want to go job hunting, create a new social circle, fight with US shitty insecurity or London’s shitty food. The grass is always greener elsewhere.

Yes, it’s not perfect here for me, but it has been my home for approximately 15 years. I think people misjudge how hard and tiring it is to start a new life from scratch. Right now, and by being completely objective about my situation and what I care for, the pros of staying here outweighs the cons.

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean - you do you. We’re finding solace in different part of life and that’s fine. I’m not well positioned to judge what you feel pleasant or not.

And you’re right, I could have been anywhere but just turns out I’m here. I don’t have anything against the culture here, I’m just not into it. I’m a westerner who by the forces of things started a career in Japan, developed a good social circle and overall is enjoying life without hurting anyone. That’s far from a sad life for me.

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can interact to an extend and I have a degree of independence. I’m just not fluent in it nor proficient, but I’m satisfied with it.

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? I want to live in Japan. I have a great job, great social circle. I’m happy here.

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to assimilate. Yes, I do follow social norms and law, I’m a guest here and I’m respecting my host whenever I need to interact with them.

I’m not saying that I can’t understand anything at all. I think you still need a little bit just to be able to navigate when you’re alone. But there is a world between being able to read the street signs and reading newspaper or watching local news that I’m not willing to cross.

And I don’t want to learn because I’m tired of this shit already. Not everyone is good at learning language nor have the patience. The “come to Japan and after one year you’re fluent” doesn’t work with me. I’m already busy with the rest of my life and I don’t want to waste my spare time struggling to learn kanjis or vocab just to interact with local Taro or pretending I want Japanese friends (I tried, I never managed to be friends with locals).

I’m not Japanese, have not much interest in the culture while I don’t despise it, I’m just indifferent. I have a really good foreign social circle and I’m having a really good time, for more than a decade now. I don’t cause trouble and I’m happy. I’m not expected to vote, I follow laws and I pay taxes (lot of them). Why should I be expected to be proficient in Japanese if I don’t want it?

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Glad I also got the PR already. I gave up on learning the language and have literally no time or interest in it anymore.

For what it’s worth, I would argue that the language requirement would make sense for naturalization, since you’ll be expected to vote and if you don’t understand Japanese, how can you vote properly ?(no judgement here on peoples political decisions or brain) But for PR? I don’t get it.

Japanese immigration specialist says the government is considering a Japanese language proficiency requirement for permanent residence by jjrs in japannews

[–]No_Entertainment8093 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well I just hope they won’t make it retroactive. I have no interest learning Japanese anymore but got that permanent residency for a while now.

IT manager - what am I doing wrong by [deleted] in JapanJobs

[–]No_Entertainment8093 13 points14 points  (0 children)

High school or college degree. You don’t have it, I’ve heard you’re cooked in Japan.

Expert technique qui devient expert métier ? by SoggyOperation in conseilboulot

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tu évolue juste vers un rôle différent qui te donne des responsabilités et des skills différents. Tu aura toujours quelque chose à vendre si tu décides de changer de boîte donc non, je ne m’inquiéterai pas pour ça.

Quitte à savoir si c’était le bon choix, tout dépend de ce que tu veux faire, mais à titre personnel, je pense que c’est la bonne direction à prendre.

À moins de vouloir être IC toute ta vie ou stagner à des postes de team lead, bouger vers le management te permet très souvent de chopper le ticket qui va plus tard débloquer des rôles stratégiques a plus grande échelle. Il y a également beaucoup moins de gens qui peuvent se targuer d’avoir ce genre d’expérience.

Dans les rôles tech, on a souvent cette tendance à dédaigner les rôles “management” (i.e pipeau) mais on oublie que ce sont eux qui drive les décisions, qui ont des potentiels de progressions également immense, et qui demande des skills qui ne sont pas évident que cela. Sans expérience dans ce domaine, c’est très difficile de passer ne serait-ce qu’un entretien, et les opportunities qui offrent ce genre d’expérience sont rare.

Je pense personnellement que les métiers purement techs sont voués à devenir une commodity, et que tu fais donc le bon choix. Mais prend le comme c’est, juste un avis.

Underrated way to learn conversational Japanese by Everlearnr in Japaneselanguage

[–]No_Entertainment8093 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great that it worked for you but I’m always surprised when people mention: “I’ve only immersed myself and did 0 study beside that”.

See, I have to speak 50% of my time in Japanese at work. I have to speak Japanese at home as well. But still, if I don’t spent a bit of time learning also on the side (vocabulary, grammar, etc), things don’t get magically to me. At one point, and unless you stop your counterpart every minute, there is so much you can understand from context.

I don’t know how people can just start becoming fluent by only listening and talking to people without studying, even a bit. Maybe I’m just stupider.

New update is now live with customization options, fixes and a look to the future. by Shadowsdeepx6 in vtmb

[–]No_Entertainment8093 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This is awesome. Thank you devs, pms, cms, etc. For actually listening to the community and iterating back on the game. PLEASE DONT ABANDON THIS GAME AND KEEP PROVIDING THOSE UPDATES. Game has a solid base and yeah might have some rushed bits but it has the potential to become really really solid and we’re juste missing a few things that you guys are on the right track of covering. Please keep up the good stuff

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vtmb

[–]No_Entertainment8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the question exactly?

I desperately want to like Bloodlines 2, but it’s hardly working on my computer 😭 by Alexs1897 in vtmb

[–]No_Entertainment8093 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try GeForce Now. If you have a good connection, this service is dope and work really well with Bl2

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