Re: [tlug] Looking for Summer Internship in Japan

[Edward Middleton <edward.middleton@example.com>]

On 03/18/2015 03:19 PM, Benjamin Kowarsch wrote:
> I think I have already made it clear that I do not distinguish between a
> little pregnant and pregnant.
>
> Thus it does not matter to me if by your method of measurement there is
> a state you call a little pregnant or more pregnant. To me it is either
> pregnant or not pregnant.
>
> I also do not think that it is an acceptable excuse to say "but X is
> even worse" when somebody points out a problem.
>
> Also I believe that amongst all the disingenuous things one could say,
> the formula "if you don't like it, then why don't you leave" is the most
> disingenuous of them all.

I have worked for a Japanese company for 10 years before quiting to 
start a company.  I worked as a full time payed employee and would still 
be working there if I hadn't quit.  AFAICS most Japanese companies don't 
discriminate based on age.

They will however factor in how long they think you will stick with the 
company, and whether you are a good fit for the culture of the company 
because they are looking for long term permanent employees.  If they 
want short term employees they will approach dispatch companies.

As a mature age candidate it will cause you problems having a resume 
full of 1-2 year posts and nothing to show you can operate and be 
effective working in the culture of the company. It will raise questions 
about whether you will stick around for the long term.  You will also 
have issues if you are coming up to retirement age.

This is the quid pro quo of lifetime employment.

Edward