It is important to fully understand
the advantages and disadvantages.
Ma
Major：Computer ScienceFinance, insurance and real estate companies
Voices from Students
Introducing the voices of students
who have learned business Japanese at Linguage Japanese School.
Listen to our Linguagemates about learning and various supports
at Linguage Japanese Language School.
It is important to fully understand
Why did you choose Linguage Japanese Language School?
There were two reasons why I chose to attend Linguage Japanese Language School: first, it was geared towards employment, and second, the students came from many different countries, making it a multicultural environment. Initially, I did not intend to go on to higher education, so I chose Linguage Japanese Language School. However, the benefit of attending a school that focused on employment was that I could discuss job-related issues and future plans with my classmates and friends. Since the students came from different countries, we had to communicate in Japanese, which was a great opportunity for language practice. Additionally, we were able to gain an understanding of different cultures and values. By learning about different values, I was able to accept myself better.
What is your most enjoyable memory at Linguage Japanese Language School?
One of my most memorable experiences while attending the Linguage Japanese Language School was participating in an extracurricular activity to visit the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM located in Yokohama. This activity allowed me to witness and experience the process of making instant noodles for the first time, which included deep frying! Prior to this, I had always enjoyed eating instant noodles. However, after seeing the process of making instant noodles, I started to reduce the frequency of eating them. I believe that convenience and health should be considered together. After completing the ramen-making process, we had considerable free time. I sat at a small table on the museum's food floor with my classmates from France and Russia, enjoying the food and chatting. Each person shared their life trajectory and future plans, which left a deep impression on me.
Message to those with a dream of "I want to work in Japan"
For those who are considering working in Japan, I would like to share some advice.
First, according to statistics from the World Bank, Japan's GDP per capita was surpassed by South Korea in 2018. In addition, with the depreciation of the yen, Taiwan's GDP per capita may also exceed Japan's. Therefore, it may be difficult to expect a high income in Japan. Second, the "seniority system" of Japanese corporate culture can be a barrier to higher wages for foreigners. Because foreign workers work in Japan for a shorter period of time, salary data may be lower than that of Japanese workers.
In addition, the rate of single people among working adults is 70%. Among non-single people, a large proportion of partners are their own colleagues. Just imagine the feeling of going home to face your colleagues after a long day at work.
These are the problems I have encountered in my job hunting and life in Japan. Of course, working in Japan is not that bad compared to where I come from. However, it is important to fully understand the advantages and disadvantages. Life is not always a smooth road, but not everything is a setback either. Be mentally prepared, and come to Tokyo.