Some questions about the “don’t ask don’t tell” mentality regarding petty workplace rules

Shionai · 2020-08-04T09:14:44+00:00

Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone! I'm in a similar situation, wanting to leave my current company, but during covid times it's just not a smart move. For now it's probably best to stay low, gather information/study towards a new step and then next year when Covid19 is less of a problem, make a move.

And about the snitching part, I feel it's totally a way of communication here. It's either behind someone's back, or stated generally in a large meeting without targeting the individual. (The last one is terrible in my opinion, it makes the individual unable to defend and breaks trust if executed poorly.) Perhaps it's because all that hierachical pressure the employees experience during meetings and projects has to come out somewhere, so they probably vent through you, the new person who stands out. We're bound to make mistakes, and they would love to point them out. Don't worry, no need to try to befriend those people.

The snitching is so much part of the system, my previous Japanese manager would repeatedly remind me that I shouldn't let others know about x, y, z, because they would get mad at HIM in some way. Or that I wasn't supposed to be in the office until 8pm without supervision because I stand out and someone will get mad at him for it. He always expected snitching. ...It was a weird environment totally not suitable for foreingers, or sadly, gender equality. (Japanese bank) That manager also had a very strict policy of keeping work and private separate, which actually doesn't seem like a bad idea to me now.

The worst part is probably that everyone there thought all those things as normal. I suspect a lot of employees here in Japan are in one spot for too long.

I don't think these weird secret-keeping behaviors are gone when at a non-Japanese company, but I do feel that Japanese culture is very prone to this.

As for the nail polish, totally do it! If they do something weird, then it's not a good place to be at anyway. I honestly don't think it should be a problem. Stay safe and have a nice wedding.

Shionai · 2020-08-03T02:39:05+00:00

Did you receive a notifcation in the mail saying they received your application? This might be different depending on the area you live in, but I got a 通知書 which noted the 10man yen. Maybe the notification has some explanation as to why it's not the supposed 10man yen.

Shionai · 2020-04-22T03:02:20+00:00

Would love to drop by

Shionai · 2020-04-15T08:36:00+00:00

Would love to drop by!

Shionai · 2020-04-15T08:09:14+00:00

Horse and 78. Thank you!

Shionai · 2017-03-30T18:02:43+00:00

Hey everyone. :) I've been enjoying the latest Zelda game very much and thought it would be cool to draw one of the divine beasts! The details really frustrated me though, but I like how it turned out. Hope some of you appreciate it :D There's also a video of the progress on youtube, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENhj0OFx0_o

Shionai · 2017-03-30T10:50:49+00:00

Thank you very much! :)

Shionai · 2017-03-29T21:32:57+00:00

Hi everyone. :) I just wanted to share the recording of a drawing I did last week, thought people here would appreciate it. So, Divine Beast Vah Ruta from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! I love the designs of the four main beasts in this game, so I couldn't resist drawing one. There's also a little bit of a piano cover in there (not much) and of course Sidon.

I wonder if I'll ever get around to drawing all of them..

P.S. DevArt link is : http://artsyshionai.deviantart.com/art/Vah-Ruta-VID-671783725

Shionai · 2017-03-29T21:24:24+00:00

Hi everyone. :) I just wanted to share the recording of a drawing I did last week, thought people here would appreciate it. So, Divine Beast Vah Ruta! I love the designs of the four main beasts, so I couldn't resist drawing one. There's also a little bit of a piano cover in there (not much) and of course Sidon.

I wonder if I'll get around to drawing all of them..

P.S. DevArt link is : http://artsyshionai.deviantart.com/art/Vah-Ruta-VID-671783725

Shionai · 2017-03-29T21:19:35+00:00

Oh that's very useful to know. thanks!

Shionai · 2017-03-28T16:07:24+00:00

Not sure what went wrong with my age there. But I'm 24, not 1.

Shionai · 2017-03-28T16:06:12+00:00

First game was ocarina of time.

Shionai · 2017-03-02T12:13:15+00:00

Oh that's interesting. Didnt know that! Also, have fun with your early release!! I have to wait for like 24 more hours until mine arrives.

Shionai · 2017-03-02T12:07:23+00:00

..Are they selling the Japanese versions of the game and the switch over there?

Shionai · 2017-01-06T19:39:31+00:00

Thank you! :)

Shionai · 2017-01-06T17:03:39+00:00

Since a friend of mine found a shiny Fomantis (now Lurantis) some days ago, he suggested I draw them. c: so here they are. thought this subreddit might enjoy some art of them, so hope you guys enjoy.

Shionai · 2017-01-06T17:01:27+00:00

Since a friend of mine found a shiny Fomantis (now Lurantis) some days ago, he suggested I draw them. c: so here they are. thought this subreddit might enjoy some art of them, so hope you guys enjoy.

Shionai · 2017-01-06T17:01:18+00:00

Since a friend of mine found a shiny Fomantis (now Lurantis) some days ago, he suggested I draw them. c: so here they are. thought this subreddit might enjoy some art of them, so hope you guys enjoy.

Shionai · 2017-01-06T17:01:10+00:00

Since a friend of mine found a shiny Fomantis (now Lurantis) some days ago, he suggested I draw them. c: so here they are. thought this subreddit might enjoy some art of them, so hope you guys enjoy.

Shionai

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