What is it like to be a "trainee" in Japan?

The trainees mentioned are probably trainees and foreign technical interns. In order to solve the labor shortage in Japan, migrant workers are recruited from abroad to supplement the labor force.

The trainees range in age from 20 to 50 years old. They will receive a certain amount of allowance in the first year. From the second year onwards, they have to pay their own water, electricity, miscellaneous and food expenses. Companies where they work generally Dormitories (dormitories) will be allocated.

Theoretically, the law stipulates that overtime is not allowed in the first year, but is allowed in the next two years. Therefore, there are also some companies that allow you to work overtime at very low wages in the first year, but it is entirely voluntary.

The trainees I know all work in factories, and their wages and benefits are different, depending on the distribution. Most of my colleagues are also trainees and come from various countries.

Trainers generally come to Japan for the high wages. Since they can only stay for three years, many people will live frugally. A friend’s monthly salary is nearly 100,000 yen (approximately RMB 10,000), but he only spends 10,000 yen (approximately RMB 650) to live. Therefore, people who are truly willing to suffer hardship can save a considerable amount of money after three years.

In order to stay in Japan for a long time, some young girls will find a Japanese to marry and have children, transfer to a Japanese spouse visa, and settle down for a long time. Older people will find a Chinese chef who has been in Japan for a long time and apply for a family visa, but the visa is affected by the men's work visa.