Many believe that to live in Japan is all about working in factories and work overtime. Unfortunately, this is the reality for most Brazilians, who have gotten used to the routine and live in this comfort zone. Me and many other people don't want to live in Japan to work in factories, is that possible? In this article, we are going to talk a little about the possibility of working or living in Japan without being in factories.
Japan - Land of Opportunities
For some, Japan is the land of opportunity. There is no problem working in factories, because the salary is fair and sometimes the work is even lighter than when I lived in Brazil. In fact, some had a different reality and lived in stewardship in Brazil, but it is worth remembering that a large part of the Brazilian population kills themselves working and receives an unfair salary.
That's why you shouldn't complain about your condition in Japan, since when you moved from Brazil to Japan, you probably have to start from the bottom. It is also worth remembering that there is no wage inequality between people who work in a factory or not, the only negative point is having to use physical force.
To have a successful life in Brazil, you probably had to study, go to college and specialize in some area. In addition, you must be communicative, hardworking and smart enough to get a job, take a contest or start your own business.
In Japan it is no different! To be successful there, you must learn Japanese, have some training, and be smart. Remember that you are competing against other Japanese and foreigners from all over the world who are striving to enter the Japanese market. In addition, you need to face cultural barriers and accept the country's customs and lifestyles.
Job opportunities in Japan other than factories
If you can speak Japanese at a business level, you dramatically 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 don't usually have a good accent in the language.
Whoever says that Brazilians spend their whole lives in factories is a lie! Many people and even young people without training are able to work in convenience stores, restaurants, markets 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 much needed in this area!
The reality is that job search sites and sites are full of vacancies for foreigners who are fluent in Japanese and have a degree. There are several areas and opportunities, you just need to put in the effort and show the company why they should hire you! There are foreigners who even work teaching snowboarding.
Another way to work in Japan outside of factories is to set up your own business. Currently thousands of Brazilians live in Japan with their own business, some are youtubers, websites, others have restaurants or sell some kind of product and there are those who provide services or set up their own company in Japan.
Those who live in Brazil with their own business can choose to bring their company to Japan and get a visa to stay here. The best thing about working on your own is making your own hours and having time to enjoy everything Japan has to offer.
Other popular areas that hire foreigners are:
- Engineering;
- Trabalho de escritório;
- Tecnologia da Informação;
- Bancos de Investimento;
- Professores de idiomas;
- Sales;
- recruiters;
- Actors;
- Models;
- Engenheiros de software;
Difficulties of working in Japan outside of factories
Many believe that it is impossible for foreigners to work outside factories due to the experience of Brazilians who live in Japan and work in factories. Rumors or generalizations always arise that this is impossible or difficult. Unfortunately, people tend to get discouraged by others who want to pursue their goals. They forget that each person's realities, circumstances and experiences are different.
Others claim that there is discrimination against foreigners. It really exists in any country, but people exaggerate a lot when they talk about it. Some say that only descendants get different jobs in Japan. I personally think the opposite, sometimes I see that descendants are more discriminated against than other foreigners. Possibly because the Japanese believe that their descendants have an obligation to speak Japanese and follow their culture. When foreigners do this, they feel happy. Japanese suck up to foreigners, mainly Americans and Europeans.
Unfortunately, most of these people who work in factories are not dedicated to learning Japanese and have no training in any area. I'm not saying that if you didn't go to college you're a failure, I didn't go to college and I don't intend to! It is undeniable the strong influence this has when looking for jobs in Japan. Even though I don't have any training, I can't stop chasing my goals of one day taking Suki Desu's company to Japan and having the possibility to live there. If that's not possible, I can live wherever I want and travel to Japan whenever I want because I made the effort!
The article is still halfway through, but we recommend also reading:
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 good friend Rodrigo Coelho who has already made 2 videos talking about how he ended up in Japan and how to get a job in Japan without offspring. I'll leave the videos below:
Do not give up! You can!
The main mistake It's listening to what people say! If I had listened to the complaints that it is difficult to earn 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 fulfill these 2 dreams.
What else is people saying you can't, possibly because she couldn't and gave up! Don't do the same! Do not give up! Stop listening to negative thoughts!
If you are determined to find jobs outside the factories, read our article in the blue balloon below. Don't forget to share with your friends, so they can make their dreams come true too!
