Nay Lin was surprised by Japan's safety rules. Now she understands how important they are.

I worked as a carpenter and Plastering in Myanmar. Since my father worked hard for the family, I thought it was my turn to work for the family next time, so I came to Japan. Before coming to Japan, I studied Japanese. But there were words different from the Japanese I studied, and at first, I didn't understand what they meant.

I learned my job by watching and imitating my seniors. Learning by doing and experiencing things firsthand suited me well. When I don't understand something, I ask the president or my seniors. It's very helpful that everyone is approachable and easy to ask questions to.

One thing that surprised me when I came to Japan was the safety rules. In Myanmar, it's not uncommon to work without a helmet, safety boots, or gloves. But in Japan, you can't even enter a work site without a helmet. At first, I thought there were a lot of rules, but now I understand that they are important for safety.

I want to continue working and challenge myself to see how far I can go. Someday, if there's anything I can do to help my family in Myanmar, I want to be of assistance.