Many believe that living in Japan is just about working in factories and doing overtime. Unfortunately, this is the reality for most Brazilians, who have become accustomed to the routine and live in this comfort zone. Many others and I do not wish to live in Japan to work in factories; is it possible? In this article, we will talk a little about the possibility of working or living in Japan without being in factories.
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Japan – Land of Opportunities
For some, Japan is the land of opportunities. There is nothing wrong with working in factories because the salary is fair, and sometimes the work can be lighter than when living in Brazil. In fact, some had a different reality and lived in luxury in Brazil, but it is worth remembering that a large part of the Brazilian population works extremely hard and receives an unfair salary.
That is why you should not complain about your condition in Japan, as when you moved from Brazil to Japan, you probably had to start from the bottom. It is also worth noting that there is no salary inequality between people who work in factories and those who do not; the only downside is having to use physical strength.
To have a successful life in Brazil, you probably had to study, go to college, and specialize in some area. Additionally, you should be communicative, hardworking, and intelligent enough to get a job, take an exam, or start your own business.
In Japan, it is no different! To be successful there, you must learn Japanese, have some education, and be intelligent. Remember that you are competing against other Japanese and foreigners from all over the world who are striving to enter the Japanese market. Moreover, you need to face cultural barriers and accept the customs and lifestyles of the country.
Job Opportunities in Japan Outside of Factories
If you can speak Japanese at a business level, you drastically increase your chances of getting a job in offices and companies. If you have a degree, your chances double! Knowing English helps even more, as Japanese people usually do not have a good accent in the language.
It is a lie that Brazilians spend their entire lives in factories! Many people, including young individuals without degrees, manage to work in convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets, and other businesses. It is very common to find foreigners of all types working in restaurants and other individual or franchise businesses. Japan is a country that receives millions of tourists every year; foreigners are very much needed in this area!
The harsh reality is that job search websites and locations are filled with vacancies for foreigners who are fluent in Japanese and have degrees. There are various areas and opportunities; you just need to make an effort and show the company why they should hire you! There are even foreigners who work teaching snowboarding.
Another way to work in Japan without being in factories is by starting your own business. Currently, thousands of Brazilians live in Japan with their own businesses; some are YouTubers, some have websites, others own restaurants or sell some type of product, and there are those who provide services or have started their own company in Japan.
Those who live in Brazil with their own business can choose to bring their company to Japan and thus obtain a visa to stay here. The best part of working for yourself is making your own schedule and having time to enjoy everything Japan has to offer.
Other popular areas that hire foreigners include:
- Engineering;
- Office work;
- Information Technology;
- Investment Banks;
- Language Teachers;
- Sales;
- Recruiters;
- Actors;
- Models;
- Software Engineers;
Difficulties of Working in Japan Outside of Factories
Many believe that it is impossible for foreigners to work outside of factories due to the experiences of Brazilians living in Japan and working in factories. Rumors or generalizations often arise that this is impossible or difficult. Unfortunately, people tend to discourage others who want to pursue their goals. They forget that the realities, circumstances, and experiences of each person are different.
Others claim that there is discrimination against foreigners. This does exist in any country; however, people exaggerate a lot when talking about it. Some say that only descendants can get different jobs in Japan. I personally think the opposite; sometimes I see that descendants are more discriminated against than other foreigners. Possibly because Japanese people believe that descendants have an obligation to speak Japanese and follow their culture. When foreigners do this, they feel happy. Japanese people tend to flatter foreigners, especially Americans and Europeans.
Unfortunately, most of these people who work in factories do not dedicate themselves to learning Japanese and do not have any education in any area. I am not saying that if you did not go to college, you are a failure; I did not go to college, and I do not intend to! It is undeniable the strong influence that this has when looking for jobs in Japan. Even without any education, I do not stop pursuing my goals of one day bringing the Suki Desu company to Japan and having the possibility of living there. If that is not possible, I can live wherever I want and travel to Japan whenever I want because I worked hard for it!
My Friends Live in Japan Without Working in FACTORIES
I have several friends who live in Japan without working in factories. One of them is my great friend Rodrigo Coelho, who has made 2 videos talking about how he ended up in Japan and how to get a job in Japan without having descent. I will leave the videos below:
Don’t Give Up! You Can Do It!
The main mistake is listening to what people say! If I had listened to the complaints that it is difficult to make money working on the internet or even that it was impossible for poor people like me to know Japan, I would not have been able to achieve these 2 dreams.
What there are most are people saying that you can’t do it, possibly because they couldn’t and gave up! Don’t do the same! Don’t give up! Stop listening to negative thoughts!
If you are determined to find jobs outside of factories, read our article in the blue balloon below. Don’t forget to share it with friends so they can also achieve their dreams!
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