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From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
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I want to become a craftsman that everyone on site can rely on. Kan-san is steadily moving forward.

Image: Mr. Kang

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[Work location] Aichi Prefecture

[Job Title] Electrical Worker

I came to Japan after a friend told me about it. I decided to come after hearing that "there are many Vietnamese people here and it's easy to find work." Before coming to Japan, I hadn't studied Japanese at all. However, after actually living here, I've learned so much. Now, I truly feel that coming to Japan was the right decision.

The hardest part of my job is memorizing the names of the tools. The terminology used in electrical work is difficult, and at first I didn't understand it at all. Now I repeat the process of reading and writing every day to memorize them. If there's anything I don't understand, I immediately ask my seniors or instructors. I'm currently studying to get my Class 1 Electrician's License. Reading blueprints is my current challenge.

On my days off, I enjoy shopping and singing karaoke with friends. I've never been to Tokyo, so I'd like to go someday.

My goal is to obtain a Class 1 Electrician's license. And in the future, I want to become a skilled craftsman that everyone on the job site can rely on. I want to continue working for this company for a long time.