I came to Japan in 2014 on a student visa.
I arrived without any prior plans.
At first, I was able to enjoy my time, make many friends, and work part-time.
STEP 04
THE REAL STRUGGLES AFTER GETTING A JOB
ALTHOUGH I COULD SPEAK JAPANESE, I LACKED THE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS REQUIRED IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING.
I was fortunate to find a job in a hospital as an accountant, but the real challenge started after joining the company.
I could speak Japanese, but I didn’t know:
・How to use business Japanese (敬語, formal communication)
・How to write emails, answer phones, or talk with bosses appropriately
・How to use computers in Japanese, including basic office tools
“Speaking Japanese is not enough —.”
STEP 05
SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH
I REALIZED THAT JUST SPEAKING JAPANESE IS NOT AN ADVANTAGE — IT’S THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT.
JUST LIKE IN NEPAL, BEING ABLE TO SPEAK NEPALI DOESN’T GIVE YOU A JOB ADVANTAGE — IT’S EXPECTED.
In Japan, too, language alone is not enough. You need real skills to succeed in the workplace.
To improve myself and adapt, I focused on building practical abilities:
Passed 簿記2級 (Bookkeeping Level 2)
Scored 965 in TOEIC
Gained MOS Excel certification
Learned additional languages
Thanks to these efforts, I was able to perform better, communicate effectively,and build strong relationships with my colleagues.
AFTER YEARS OF EFFORT, GROWTH, AND EXPERIENCE,I was able to become the HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION at my workplace.
From someone who once knew nothing about working in Japan to a leader today —
This journey proves that anything is possible.