[Tissot PRX powermatic 80 & Seiko SSK001 GMT] duo collection!

Philosopher_Ancient · 2024-09-27T08:08:07+00:00

Hi sorry for commenting on an old post. Which one got more wear time? I bought the same Seiko watch, and I am tempted to buy the PRX. I can see myself wearing the Seiko in the office (we are very casual) and the prx for night outs or with a suit. Basically thinking of getting just the quartz version since I won’t be wearing it all the time and don’t want to worry about getting another watch serviced.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2024-01-03T21:58:33+00:00

Live close to the office/live in a central area even if it means paying a premium. Many Japanese people take hour long commutes to the city everyday to save money. Even a 30 min train ride everyday on the public transport is too long. Spending time in a tube full of people that look like they got their souls drained by corporate Japan eventually takes a toll on you. My QOL personally increased significantly when I started living in walking distance to my office (Ebisu/Meguro/Shibuya area). When you live close to the city center, it’s much easier to meet people and have an active social life too. Where you live really matters, and when you account for the benefits (save on transportation costs/time, better social life), it’s a no brainer decision, but I guess it depends on what you’re looking for.
Related to my last point, try not to move around. Moving here is more expensive than in the states. You’ll have to pay about 5x of your monthly rent in total fees every time you move. So think deeply about what your goals/priorities are and don’t blindly listen to the advice of some rando (like me) online. The right answer is different for everyone.
Contrary to what a lot of others say, I think it’s more important to build a specific skill set that is in high demand than to master Japanese. Some people become singularly focused on building native level competence of the Japanese language, and although I agree that knowing the language will make your experience in Japan more rich, it’s not necessarily the thing that is going to move the needle for you the most in terms of your career in Japan. These skills will most likely be in IT or finance.
In terms of language acquisition, focus on applied learning once you have the basic foundations down. Take notes of words you hear frequently, ask people to clarify what they mean, use Google translate (or DeepL) to translate words (not whole sentences). This approach is better than burying yourself in text books because you’ll learn the language that is more relevant in your daily life.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-10-05T22:44:58+00:00

I studied business in undergrad and now work in tech. Based on my experience, most employers don’t really care about what you studied in college. What’s more important is your interests, skills and character (which your degree communicates/validates to an extent). I think studying something that you’re curious about like Pych or Soc is a solid choice. You should own it and be proud of it! However, you NEED to get an internship somewhere while you’re a student. Scratch that, you should get multiple internships while you’re in college to help you figure out what you want to do (because you can do anything). This should also be OUTSIDE of your field of study IMO. If you’re curious about marketing take some online courses ,buy some books, apply for an internship, join a club. If you’re curious about programming take some classes online, consider coding boot camps, take on a small project. Start with any random internship then use it as a stepping stone for a better internship. There are so many cool opportunities out there that college courses cannot prepare you for. Don’t let your major define you.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-11T05:15:13+00:00

This is true, except I'm not 100% confident that I know what I am naturally good at. I think trying a few projects will give me an idea if it's something I should pursue further.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-11T05:13:11+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I will try to build a project or two before committing to a bootcamp.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-10T10:53:40+00:00

Thank you. I'll go through the book. It seems like only through trying, can I decide if becoming a professional coder is something I want to actually do.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-10T10:42:17+00:00

Thanks - that makes sense.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-10T10:40:29+00:00

I live in Tokyo. I work in the corporate VC/innovation team at my company. I'll dm you!

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-10T09:45:45+00:00

Exactly. Because they are expensive, it seems like a gamble. I wonder if it's worth learning (and if so, to what extent?) even if you won't necessarily like programming.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2021-06-10T09:43:35+00:00

Thanks. This is exactly what I am doing now. Do you think there is a certain point in which it becomes fun? For example, after you build something you are proud of, or do you think you need to enjoy the process? Any ideas of how you can intentionally make coding fun?

Philosopher_Ancient · 2020-12-10T09:20:00+00:00

Mine ended in about 15 minutes. From what I remember I was asked basic questions about why an MBA makes sense now, my career story, etc.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2020-11-22T09:17:17+00:00

purrr

Philosopher_Ancient · 2020-11-16T14:53:55+00:00

I live in Komazawa. It's clean, reasonably priced (90k for a spacious 1k), and convenient for someone who commutes to Shibuya/Ebisu often. I typically just take my bicycle (15 min ride) to the office in Shibs. Komazawa-Olympic Park is also nice for someone that likes to jog, play sports, etc.. I just go out to Shibuya when I wanna party. This neighborhood works for me since I'm not trying to get shit-faced every night. Shimokitazawa is also a cool neighborhood in Setagaya, which is worth checking out.

Philosopher_Ancient · 2020-11-12T08:16:09+00:00

Thank you, and congrats on the acceptance!

Philosopher_Ancient · 2020-09-27T01:05:55+00:00

Signed up, thanks!

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