I had worked for three companies after I came back to Tokyo last September. The first one was what I liked, but the salary was not able to cover all my expenses. Others were black, so to speak, such as no over-work payment, power-harassment, and the like.
I was also not that happy with the relationship with my daughters. I was kind of at the bottom at that time. Luckily, my friend gave a counseling session that cleared up the root causes I had made and advised me to go on a good direction trip with some dates I should leave, the direction I should travel, and what to do there. That enlightened me and uplifted my spirit and realized I should do it more often when needed and when it’s possible.
I felt like my energy was too low to book a hotel, but I made it somehow. Right before the trip, I emailed my resume to some HR agents my friend introduced. I was on top of the world when one agent worked quickly and efficiently and I got a job offer only four days after I sent my CV. I also knew what I needed at work, so it didn’t take time for me to decide. I grabbed the opportunity as I believe the saying, “strike while the iron is hot!”
Working for a non-Japanese company is my first experience ever. My standard is high since the first company I worked for has an advanced working culture and most people work well and happily except for a long working-time. It seems like they have improved it now though. Even so, I can tell that my current work is the best. I have so much freedom regarding working time and place. My boss speaks in good Japanese, which saves my energy when I am slammed, also helps my work to proceed, and cares for me. In addition, I truly appreciate his trust in me.
I’ve come to realize that the benefit of a good direction trip should last for 60 years. In my friend’s experience, it should be more than two nights. What’s more, the effect goes for people around you. This time, my friend got a promotion. My relationship with my daughters have developed a lot and we have a harmonious relationship. I believe that a good direction trip is the most worth investing in.