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Discussion on: Working in Japan: Myths, Realities, Salary, Culture (By A Software Engineer)

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Mika Chiusiwa

Hey Rob, I have yet another question. Were all your jobs full time 正社員 positions or were they 1 year contract 契約社員 positions?

And also, have you ever been asked about why you switched jobs after one year? How did you respond to such a question?

I really want to be as assertive as you in terms of changing jobs so I wanna make sure I get everything right.......or at least do everything as best as I possibly can.

Thank you and can't wait for your response!

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Rob Sherling

Hi! Didn't see this.

First job was contract, the rest were 正社員 until I went freelance.

"I switched jobs because I don't want to do X sector anymore / I want to work on Y problem now / I moved far away"

Really, anything like that

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Mika Chiusiwa

Thanks so much for the reply, Rob!! This helps alot!

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