I had the pleasure of sitting down with a good friend to discuss his journey of moving to Japan, navigating various jobs, and overcoming challenges before eventually securing a position at Google Japan.
In this video we discussed:
- The process of moving to Japan
- The cultural adjustments and surprises of living in Japan
- The diverse job experiences and challenges when finding work
- Become a full time employee and landing a job at Google Japan
- Tips and advice for anyone looking to work in Japan
DISCLAIMER: All opinions and thoughts shared in this video are those of the individuals and do not represent the views of any company or organization.
Chapters:
0:00 - Opening
0:29 - Why move to Japan?
0:54 - Moving to Japan
2:07 - Finding work in Japan
3:26 - Working odd Jobs
8:49 - Searching for an IT Job in Japan
11:07 - Working as a contractor
12:28 - Networking in Japan
13:55 - Data center work
15:07 - Becoming a full time employee
17:22 - Getting a job in Google
21:17 - Work life balance in Japan
23:58 - Growth opportunities
23:35 - How working in Japan changes you
25:26 - Final advice