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To continue living in this country
Aiming to become a foreman
2025.02.06
Working abroad is a major challenge in life. What experiences have Specified Skilled Worker gone through to get to where they are today? What dreams do they have for the future? We introduce the careers of these challengers.
NicknamePHU (34 years old)
Specified Skills start date: November 1, 2021
Length of stay: 11th year
Origin: Vietnam
Interview conducted on November 29, 2024
I decided to go to Japan after experiencing the Japanese work culture.
Working at a Japanese company in Vietnam and experiencing the Japanese work style firsthand was the catalyst for my decision to go to Japan. I was impressed by the Japanese attitude, such as their adherence to rules and cleanliness, and after graduating from vocational school, I chose to work in Japan through a sending organization.
I learned basic Japanese and how to live in Japan at a sending organization, and came to Japan in June 2013.
Every day I'm confused by the heat and the Kansai dialect.
When I first joined the company, working in the summer heat was very difficult. Also, although I had studied Japanese before coming to Japan, I was often confused by the Kansai dialect and industry-specific jargon that was spoken on site. I made an effort to learn from my seniors and look up words on my smartphone.
My work level has risen, and I'm now in a position to mentor younger colleagues.
In my second year, I became able to work independently while referring to blueprints, and my work level improved significantly. In particular, working on the construction of a famous bank in Japan was very memorable, and I felt such a sense of accomplishment that I would brag to my friends every time I saw the completed building from the train. I also took on the role of mentoring Vietnamese juniors, and in my private life, I made many memories of my life in Japan, such as enjoying cherry blossoms and autumn leaves together.
I've become able to switch between standard Japanese and Kansai dialect.
By my third year, my understanding of Japanese had deepened, and I felt a little more at ease. I naturally picked up Kansai dialect through Japanese comedy and casual conversations at work. Furthermore, I became able to differentiate between using Kansai dialect and standard Japanese.
He began dating a woman six years younger than him from his hometown village who was working in Chiba as Technical Intern Trainee in 2015, and they got married in 2019.
"I want to stay in Japan forever." After learning about Specified Skilled Worker System I immediately decided to apply.
I was so happy when I learned that Specified Skilled Worker system was established. I had always wanted to stay in Japan for a long time, so I decided without hesitation to aim for the transition. Since becoming Specified Skilled Worker (i), my responsibilities on site have increased, and I'm now expected to behave and behave in a more respectable manner. In between tasks, my seniors have given me advice such as, "It's important to greet everyone on site," "Being late is strictly forbidden," and "This is the appropriate attire for this situation," which I've learned a great deal from.
Transition to Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ)
Currently, I'm working as a supervisor, supporting the foreman. I'm in a position to give instructions to Japanese, Vietnamese, and the newly recruited Indonesian and Filipino workers, and I'm realizing how challenging teaching can be. In the future, I want to be able to fully understand the blueprints and work hard to become the first Vietnamese foreman.
I currently live in Vietnam and am 5 years old, but I hope to raise my daughter in Japan someday.
A message from senior employee Okamura
Fu was already a successful leader, but being appointed to a supervisory position further fostered her sense of responsibility, leading her to take a more proactive approach to mentoring junior colleagues and managing the workplace. On-site, she communicates with multinational employees in Japanese, supporting teamwork. Fu's cheerful personality and friendly way of speaking, sometimes mixed with Kansai dialect, liven up the entire workplace. Her continued efforts to become a foreman are encouraging, and we have high expectations for her future growth.
