Re: [tlug] (OT) The enigma of Japan (was: UNIX jobs on TLUG)

[Josh Glover <jmglov@example.com>]

2009/6/11 Clemens Schwaighofer <gullevek@example.com>:

> On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 19:45, Josh Glover<jmglov@example.com> wrote:
>
>> Honestly, the more you try to respect the Japanese culture when
>> working in Japan, the better your experience will be. That doesn't
>> mean that you have to do things The Salaryman Way; it is possible to
>> effect change provided you understand the Japanese way of doing that.
>
> On the other hand, you will slowly slip into the Salaryman way anyway
> if you are not careful enough.

This is very true. But The Salaryman Way exists in the US, as well. I
worked with many people who were content to come to work at 9, leave
at 5, and learn nothing new, ever.

Interestingly enough, I have come to believe strongly in the 9-5
workday, as it forces me to time-box myself and be smarter about
planning. But the learning new things part of TASM (The Anti-Salaryman
Way) is not optional.

-- 
Cheers,
Josh