How do Japanese post-80s find "weapons" suitable for their competition in the "cruel" Japanese society?

Reading is actually a very interesting thing. I often remind myself that the book I have read has nothing to do with you until it is closed. Every time I read a book, I should hold it in my arms and tell others about it after reading it. Read with the mood of listening, so that some knowledge that you feel will benefit a lot can be ingrained in your mind, ponder over and over again, filter, and finally slowly refine the nutrients absorbed from the book into what everyone can do in this "cruel" competition society. Personalized "weapons" that can meet challenges. Since Japan, which has always been the world's largest economic power, was surpassed by China and dropped to third place, coupled with the double blow of the Great East Japan Earthquake, many recently published books or magazines in Japan have a very negative attitude towards Japan in the future. The economic downturn will undoubtedly have the first impact on corporate layoffs. The number of fresh graduates will be reduced and the conditions will be increased. The group of Japanese young people born in the 1980s who are preparing to enter society or have just entered society a few years ago are experiencing the double test of economic crisis and natural disasters. In the past, when Japanese companies recruited new people, they expected everyone to be like a clean "blank slate." Even if they didn't have so many qualification certificates and foreign language skills, the company would patiently mold each person from scratch to believe in the company's philosophy and be willing to create value for the company. great staff. However, after the economic crisis hit, small and medium-sized enterprises were not so obvious. Many large-scale enterprises in Japan no longer have so much patience to spend time and energy training new people. From the first step you step into the company, you must serve the company. Start creating value and improving efficiency. Knowing foreign languages, having various qualification certificates, having rich experience in social activities in college, short-term overseas study experience, etc. are no longer advantages for young Japanese people born in the 1980s to find a job. foreign language? Foreign students who come to Japan to study in Japan are more fluent in pronunciation and communication skills than Japanese people. Qualification certificate? Accounting, software applications, statistics. . It is not unusual that many universities have courses for obtaining these basic qualifications. Social activity experience? Many Japanese students have been working part-time since high school and have been exposed to various social forms. They also have a lot of extracurricular activities. There are many opportunities to study abroad for a short period of time and experience overseas life. Unless you say you have climbed Mount Everest or been robbed by local indigenous people in the virgin forests of Africa, these bizarre experiences may leave an impression on the interviewer, but they will never be the reason for you to stand out and be accepted by the company. When I started participating in job hunting activities in college a few years ago, Japanese companies were still very resistant to foreign students, and there were no signs of actively recruiting foreigners. At that time, I just felt that Japanese students were really lucky. Compared with us foreigners in Japan, we had many job opportunities, and we didn’t have to be asked by the interviewer during the interview how long you plan to stay in Japan. When do you plan to get married and have children? How many languages ??do you speak? Wait for the difficult questions. Recently, we have found that the situation is opposite. Many Japanese companies have begun to actively promote overseas businesses and recruit large numbers of international students in Japan. For example, Rakuten, which operates a large e-commerce website in Japan, requires everyone in the company to speak English. Panasonic has set a recruitment target of 80% foreigners, and only gives 20% employment opportunities to Japanese students. Facing the future Japanese society, what kind of people can survive? A well-known Japanese investor in the industry divided Japanese social workers into several types and found the examples very easy to understand and profound. It is a valuable reference not only for Japanese young people, but also for Chinese young people who are working hard to find jobs. The Japanese investor made the following analogy between profitable fishermen and unprofitable fishermen: The first type of fishermen follows the rules every day and only knows how to fish, and then transports the caught fish to the mountains to exchange for vegetables with farmers, or sells them to farmers. market. The second type of fisherman is very knowledgeable about fishing and knows fishing techniques. If an average fisherman can catch 10 fish in an hour, a fisherman who knows fishing skills can catch 20 or more fish in an hour. In this way, his daily profit will be more than double that of the first type of fisherman. The third type of fisherman is a fisherman who adds added value to the fish he catches. When the caught fish cannot be sold at a high price in the ordinary market, ordinary fishermen will directly return the fish to the sea, throw it away, or keep it for themselves to eat. The third type of fishermen who know how to use their brains will add some stories to the seemingly worthless fish they catch. For example, they can provide delicious recipes for this fish to restaurants, so that they can sell the fish without wasting it. , the store can also provide one more delicious fish dish to the guests. The fifth type of fisherman is the leader fisherman. You don’t have to go fishing by yourself every day, you only need to manage a fishing team well, assign which boat to fish in which sea area every day, how to sell the caught fish, whether it should be sold to the market, store or transported to the mountains and farmers Bartering, how to distribute the recovered benefits to teammates. The fifth type of fisherman seems to have no need for physical labor and is relaxed, but every decision he makes affects the entire team, and he is considered a very important core figure. I personally think that the above examples are very easy to understand. They not only reflect Japanese society, but also have similar principles. In the past society, everyone aspired to civil servants, teachers, clerical jobs such as organizing documents in the office, drinking tea, and reading newspapers. In today's society, many people are no longer restless and lead an ordinary life, and they have higher requirements for life ideals and quality of life. The age of the iron rice bowl is gradually fading away. If you want to survive in the competition, you must find the right role and correct positioning that suits you in society.

If you are a person who loves to learn and is willing to delve into research, then become the second type of fisherman. Take more qualifications in accounting, law, and language, and try to be proficient in one major. Regardless of whether the enterprise system is private or private, this type of people will always be needed by society, and the proportion of the population is relatively large, so unless there are some very high-end technical talents, the position can be replaced at any time, so it is possible Working wholeheartedly for the company for many years may not necessarily increase your salary, but your down-to-earth and diligent work attitude will definitely be noticed by the boss and respected by the newcomers. If you don't stick to living an ordinary life and want to stand out in the company as soon as possible, get promoted and get a raise, then you should actively become the third kind of fisherman. To make the company feel that you are a person with great potential and long-term vision, you need to learn to always pay attention to the market trends in your industry, cultivate your own keen insight, and know what kind of product planning and market strategy can you do to outperform your peers. Competitive Products. Products in the same industry, no matter how excellent they are, will be imitated soon after they are launched on the market, and even better products and lower prices will be made on this basis. A good product is not only about its quality, but also requires a "military" who understands market strategy to give it a complete story before launching it on the market. In this way, even if someone imitates its appearance and does not know the end of the product story, There is no way to imitate it. Therefore, companies need and cherish people who can tell a wonderful story about their products. If you want to be this type of person, you must learn to be sensitive and understand market trends. The role of the fourth type of fisherman in the company is to develop new businesses. He does not necessarily have the ability to innovate from scratch, but he must be willing to challenge and try new things and have a rich imagination. For example, Automobile Company A ranked first among its peers in the research and development technology of automobile tire rubber. However, this technology was soon imitated by other companies, and production costs were reduced by using local cheap labor overseas, which gradually led to A's industry status. threatened. At this time, people in the new business development department will find ways to turn the situation around and maintain Automobile Company A's advantages through other methods. As an ordinary person, you may think that it would be better to invest in strengthening the research and development of rubber, so that the quality and performance are higher than other companies. This idea is not impossible, but it still lacks some "new" career expansion capabilities. Because you can't guarantee that the same rubber products will be imitated in the short term. The idea of ??Company A's new business unit is to shift its focus away from the automotive industry. There must be places in other industries that require this kind of rubber technology. They found a mobile phone company, because some parts of mobile phone parts still need rubber. Although the quantity is far less than that of cars, it is enough to give full play to Company A’s rubber advantages. The new cross-industry cooperation also brings Company A Generous income comes. No matter what kind of enterprise, it needs a leadership role that everyone respects and even worships. This kind of person is the fifth type of fisherman. Have sufficient charisma, popularity, calm analytical skills, a clear sense of time, and the management ability to coordinate the overall situation. This type of person is most suitable for starting a business because they know their goals in life and the direction to move towards them at all times. If you find that you have the above characteristics, you might as well try to do the career you want to do. However, it is best to work in a general company for a period of time, hone how to deal with complex interpersonal relationships, and understand the entire company's processes and industry knowledge before starting. Starting a business sounds tempting, but in fact there are many misunderstandings and traps. If you have enough social experience, you will have fewer detours and a higher chance of success. The sixth type of fisherman is the most interesting social role that experiences the greatest risk, the investor. To become a successful investor, you need to do a lot of homework behind the scenes, and you also need to have very calm and accurate analysis and reasoning skills. Many people like to read financial newspapers and online news to understand industry information. However, for investors, public information that everyone knows is of little value. They must deduce the story behind each company. In the future, they must The direction of development and other unknown factors, and then investing at the right time can be successful. Most truly successful investors are very accurate at judging people. Even if you meet someone for the first time, they will analyze who you are and even tell you what worries you. Don't think that is their special function. They just have strong reasoning ability and erudite knowledge. They can find some details or correlations of things that are difficult for ordinary people to see, and find out whether there is investment value. Investment is different from speculation. A successful investment may drive the development of an industry or even create an emerging industry. If you have a good reasoning mind and are willing to continuously learn industry knowledge, you might as well try to train yourself to be an investor. But if you just want to make some money effortlessly and cost-effectively, it is recommended not to try to invest in this industry easily. The so-called risk and investment are always connected together. When investing purely for money, the risk of making a mistake is not something that ordinary people can handle. It's bearable. Maybe it's because I'm timid, but I still feel that many people have some confusion about investment and speculation. Young people born in the 1980s who don't understand the dangers of society should think more carefully. The last thing I want to say is that the current social environment may be very poor, and it may not be fair to the young people born in the 1980s. Whether you are an ordinary employee who abides by your duties or a department leader who creates value for the company, You are still the future president of an independent portal who is passionate about starting a business. There are many roles in society. Don’t think about becoming the person that society needs. Always think about what kind of person you want to be and what kind of life you want to live.

Don't let your personality be flattened by some external factors. When you step into society with one foot, you will inevitably feel hesitant, lack a sense of direction, and don't know what kind of "weapon" is suitable for you to take out to fight with others. This is what everyone in society has to experience, so if you grow up bravely, you will one day find the "weapon" that suits your personality, win a place in the cruelly competitive society, find what you want, and society will also What you need is the correct positioning in life.