Japanese Work Ethic vs What Is Normal to Me

 Hello my dear reader,

Welcome to this second blog. It is JohnnyBloggyBoy again and today I'm coming to you with the exciting topic of work ethic in Japan and my critical, as always, reflection on the subject. 

Let me begin with one simple phrase: HOLY MOLLY!

When you think that corporations are stealing our souls in Europe or America, you should probably visit Japan. Your highest respected value here is the company's good name. Yup, company first, then family, then friends. People here treat their workplace as an extention of their homes and families. Insane right? Do you remember that scene in Lord of The Rings where Saruman was making his army? 

This one? 

You can picture the guy who invented the ie system in his place creating generations of perfect workers.

But jokes aside, let's be serious for a moment. 

Comparing to what we are used to, as a Western Society, the work here could seem overwhelming. Let me enumerate the basic differences, that could be visible in the video:

• The power distance is huge. The hierarchy is clearly visible and commonly accepted.
• You talk with your coworkers in a respectful professional tone, even if you know them well              personally.
• Work is the key aspect of life. You become a member of an enterprise and you should honor and respect this title the way you would respect your own surname.
•  Skills are not the most important with regards to promotion, the seniority is.

 So if you ever wanted to move to Japan to work here, well, think whether you are actually prepared for a major change in the way you work. Honestly speaking, I cannot think of any similarities to my own culture, all I can see are the differences.

Hope this blog post helped you understand the Japanese culture more and I'll see you in the next one.
~JohnnyBloggyBoy