Hey everyone, Just wanted to share a bit about my time as a CIR on JET, mostly to get it off my chest and maybe connect with others in the same situation.
I work at the village hall in a small town. Well, I basically just deskwarm. Every day, 8:30 to 16:30, since August. No real tasks. My supervisor doesn’t talk to me, doesn’t check in, just kind of… leaves me alone. I’ve been here months and I honestly don’t think we’ve had a proper conversation yet.
In the beginning, I tried to say yes to things. Did a few events with the chiiki okoshi kyōryokutai folks (who are actually super kind and seemed to be the only ones who cared I existed. They outright say they feel sorry me, lmao), and I took initiative on a couple things myself. But it didn’t really lead anywhere. It’s been a pretty isolating experience.
I was basically told on the first day that they did not have any work for me right now, and was asked to focus on my own studies. Pretty flabbergasted, as that was also what I was doing back home… like wth? I wanted to contribute, be useful, but when you're not given any direction or support, and no one seems to care whether you're there or not, it kind of chips away at your motivation.
I know not every CIR placement is like this, but this was mine. Anyway, I’ve obviously decided not to recontract. I don’t think I’ve ever had a job this empty before.
If anyone else has been in a similar spot, or just wants to vent, please let me know your experience.
by casual_tea1