I recently started at a new company, and, well… I’m already ready to leave. A lot about the working conditions and responsibilities were either omitted from the job posting or outright lied about. Honestly, I don't like changing my main job it's stressful.
A friend I made, who’s new to Japan, was really confused as to why people would even work at this company. I told him: to pay the bills and get their visa sponsorship. It sucks, but it’s part of being an adult.
I genuinely love being a teacher and enjoy interacting with people. I love seeing people smile and grow. But this job… is not it.
I used to be a dispatch ALT around here a few years ago. The company I worked for back then was embarrassingly dispassionate, but I had a good reputation with the schools. So I reached out to some teachers I know, and they tried to get me hired by the BOE. Unfortunately, the city doesn’t currently have the budget for support teachers and understaffed because of it, but they said they’ll call me if that changes.
I’m just tired of crappy companies. At this point, I’ve worked for both Japanese companies (non-teaching) and teaching companies, and I’ve been disappointed by most. I keep dreaming of a company where people act with integrity and professionalism where front-line employees care deeply about those they serve, and management actually supports their team and wants them to succeed.
I guess, as a Christian, I really am just an alien passing through this world 😂 because my values just don’t seem to align with it.
Anyway, I’ll keep doing my best for His glory. Thanks for listening to my rant.
by Defiant-Option-6833