Comments on: the next time they ask, I’ll bite

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:14:56 +0000

it’s damn good when ur stable. it’s easier to speak ur heart out without feeling the need to impress the client and get the job. i’d probably say, i’ll render extra hours if i have to, just to get the job. how sad of me!

By: mahrina

mahrina — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:57:32 +0000

Hi it is good that you replied there question in negative because for us mom’s after working hours it becomes very difficult to sit in the office.but my dear i dont know about Japanese people what kind of they are? because this is same question every interviewee ask. and when he ask me I reply in positive but also clarifies him that i am not single and being a mother its not easy to sit for the longer in the office. Indirectly I also refuse to work more. but i didnt have a chance to work for japanese. and i know if they are asking you more hours than they are really asking you to do so. but if it is other than japanese there can be flexibility in there words.

By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:14:54 +0000

Crazy times. You'd be surprised how often that happens in the US, but they aren't usually as up front about it. It just means you won't ever get promoted. I'm sure it's not as bad as there though. Kristas last blog post..Book: Word Gets Around

By: shiera

shiera — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:41:03 +0000

haha! A Japanese company is always a Japanese company. I've been asked that question at every interview I went through since coming here. shieras last blog post..Sukang pinakurat atbp…

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:13:20 +0000

Good for you answering the questions honestly and following your heart. You may be surprised, they may hire you due to your honesty. Jennifers last blog post..Focus Friday-Week Five

By: Jax

Jax — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:10:01 +0000

At least you still have a job now and don't have to agree to any mad working hours. Jaxs last blog post..brb …

By: Brenda ND

Brenda ND — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:54:31 +0000

Aww. It's really hard to work and be a mom. We all do it, but it's hard. Brenda NDs last blog post..The Library: One of my Favorite Things

By: JanMary, N Ireland

JanMary, N Ireland — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:14:04 +0000

SO glad you told them, well done! JanMary, N Irelands last blog post..Snow fight!

By: Charlotte (Life's a Charm)

Charlotte (Life's a Charm) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:03:28 +0000

good for you grace! the overtime work is really the setback in a japanese company, it’s like the only way for them to see your commitment to your work is to find you in your desk for long hours .. eventhough there really is nothing to do.

By: Jacki

Jacki — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:51:04 +0000

I totally agree with you! While looking through job ads, I see so many that put in the requirements that it is required to work overtime (nights and weekends) with little or no warning. I don't even bother with those, because I do not want to become a slave to my job. I work to live, not live to work. Jackis last blog post..Just sign on the dotted line...