Hello everyone. Recently I was applying for a construction management preparation program which gives free Japanese classes for 9 months and guarantee a job at said company. The goal is to get N3 for 9 months and move to Japan as an entry level construction management assistance.
The program looks good and working in Japan has been my lifelong dream since forever. But the thing is…my passion for construction has already quite diminished. A bit of background, I've just graduated and have been an architect for about 2 years and long, irregular, paid-less working hours have make me burnt out. The company expect me to work for a long time (5 years at a minimum) and I'm afraid I may not last that long. There's also a thought of changing career to a more relaxed one (I just recently found a Japanese livestock company which I'm interested in) which even more disturb my motivation.
So, I'd like some help in answering some of my question.
1. What it feels like working as construction manager in Japan?
What it feels like about working hours? Is the job tougher compared to being an architect (since it's considered civil job in my country)? The contract state that it's 8 a.m to 5 p.m (but are subject to the employment regulations for temporary workers) and overtime will be paid as allowance, but will it really go that way? Honestly, the reason why I'm applying is because I'm so sick of paid-less overtime and minimum wage job (my third world country doesn't have a good worker rights protection).
2. Do you think I should take it while still searching for another opportunity?
The contract state that I shouldn't resign after accepting the offer, but they can fail me if I fail at obtaining N3 certification. The Japanese class program is really tempting since I can have justification to quit my current workplace and while still fill my CV (I'm so afraid of taking gap year since it will be my second time and basically career suicide). Though, in this case I will be a dick since I'm taking other candidates rights during selection. I also want some time to think and search for master scholarship. I do have option of learning Japanese while still working, but heavy work schedule and stress will probably took me a really long time to get N4 or N3 level (It took me 3 month to get N5 even though it shouldn't be that hard).
With all that being said, I really want to work in Japan while still my age is still relatively young. The age discrimination is real in my country, so the urge to do it sooner is quite strong. Thank you all in advance!
by Nanomachines_Boi