Ever changing
Remember that job at the mask studio that I was surprised but relatively pleased to get? Here are all the reasons that I'll be even happier to quit it next Wednesday. 8D
First and foremost, turns out it's not a kind of work that will allow me to extend my Japanese work visa.
It's an hour commute.
I'm not reimbursed for any percentage of travel expenses or health insurance.
The pay's only about 11 bucks an hour.
I put in about half an hour of unpaid overtime a day.
There's only two breaks in the whole day: less than 45 minutes for lunch, and a 3 minute ice cream break.
They were too busy to train me or introduce me to any of the people or equipment, and then criticized me when I worked diligently alone on whatever task I WAS given.
The work is repetitive, not at all inspiring or creative.
No positive reinforcement.
I'm on my feet at least half the day and doing heavy lifting.
The boss can't remember my name.
There's no air conditioning, and Japan is hot and humid (those who live in the southeast in America, just think of summer...only MORE humid).
MOSQUITOES!!!
That being said, I'm glad that I was able to get the experience. It's shown me that I don't want to be just a cog in the machine, and also that it's probably better for me to keep costume-related things as my hobby. I haven't had the time or energy for anything to do with cosplay since Nagoya. At least this job was able to hold me over until a new opportunity opened up! My start date keeps getting pushed back, but I'm talking with a guy who wants to hire me for some typesetting and maybe a bit of graphic design. More details on that when things are actually coming together for real. In the meantime, I plan on looking into a certain modeling/entertainment agency for foreigners as a way to try and supplement my income.
In more fun news, since I'll have a lot more time on my hands come October, I've started putting together plans for Halloween. Cosplay plans at last~! Paula and I are joining up with a girl names Sarah, from the Air Force base, and making a Hetalia group. Bad Touch Trio aww yeah! I'm gonna be France, just like I said I'd cosplay years ago. XD
And last but actually most importantly, HAPPII BAASUDEI POOOOORRRRAAAAA!!!!!! Best roommate ever. ♥
First and foremost, turns out it's not a kind of work that will allow me to extend my Japanese work visa.
It's an hour commute.
I'm not reimbursed for any percentage of travel expenses or health insurance.
The pay's only about 11 bucks an hour.
I put in about half an hour of unpaid overtime a day.
There's only two breaks in the whole day: less than 45 minutes for lunch, and a 3 minute ice cream break.
They were too busy to train me or introduce me to any of the people or equipment, and then criticized me when I worked diligently alone on whatever task I WAS given.
The work is repetitive, not at all inspiring or creative.
No positive reinforcement.
I'm on my feet at least half the day and doing heavy lifting.
The boss can't remember my name.
There's no air conditioning, and Japan is hot and humid (those who live in the southeast in America, just think of summer...only MORE humid).
MOSQUITOES!!!
That being said, I'm glad that I was able to get the experience. It's shown me that I don't want to be just a cog in the machine, and also that it's probably better for me to keep costume-related things as my hobby. I haven't had the time or energy for anything to do with cosplay since Nagoya. At least this job was able to hold me over until a new opportunity opened up! My start date keeps getting pushed back, but I'm talking with a guy who wants to hire me for some typesetting and maybe a bit of graphic design. More details on that when things are actually coming together for real. In the meantime, I plan on looking into a certain modeling/entertainment agency for foreigners as a way to try and supplement my income.
In more fun news, since I'll have a lot more time on my hands come October, I've started putting together plans for Halloween. Cosplay plans at last~! Paula and I are joining up with a girl names Sarah, from the Air Force base, and making a Hetalia group. Bad Touch Trio aww yeah! I'm gonna be France, just like I said I'd cosplay years ago. XD
And last but actually most importantly, HAPPII BAASUDEI POOOOORRRRAAAAA!!!!!! Best roommate ever. ♥