Episode 25 – Office Episode
from Finding Japan Hosted by Christopher S.
The office episode has finally arrived, 6 weeks after I had started to do the recordings. Get the skinny on my first 6 weeks in a Japanese office, differences I have found, comparisons I was able to make. Though I’m sure there is much more I could have said, I at least hope that the … Continue reading "Episode 25 – Office Episode"
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The office episode has finally arrived, 6 weeks after I had started to do the recordings. Get the skinny on my first 6 weeks in a Japanese office, differences I have found, comparisons I was able to make. Though I’m sure there is much more I could have said, I at least hope that the parts I left in are interesting. Show Notes: * Introduction * Japanese office observations * My initial viewpoint – short history * American cube-life * Physical layout – Oobeya seido (大部屋制度) * Organizational structure * Vibe of a Japanese office * Speed of response * Attentiveness to particular details * Meeting formalities * Planning things ahead * IT worker stereotypes * Slouch guy * Hypochondriac guy * Sweaty guy * Japanese working hours * Prevalence of company commitment * Omiage as an example of this commitment * East coast US / Japan time difference advantage * Side Topic: Yurikamome Peeps? * Things I take for granted * Knowing when you are understood * Explaining complex topics * Outro and thanks * Tokyo Calling * Kobe Beef Show * HerroFlomJapan * Hello From Michigan * SNA Podcast * Life in the Shadows * Dicks and Janes * Music featured in the podcast – Pthalo (scroll to bottom to find albums)
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