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There is no overtime pay. After being inspected by the Labor Bureau for failing to pay overtime, they even falsified records.
The boss is in his 60s and has the mindset of an older generation. Type: exploitative employer.
The boss likes organizing numerous large-scale events for external audiences, creating an impressive appearance. However, he is stingy with internal employees: when events are held on holidays, there is neither compensatory time off nor extra pay. He says participation is not mandatory, yet keeps pressuring you to explain why you are not attending. After the event ends, everyone who did not participate is called in and scolded.
Here, you will not only do work related to your profession; the boss wants generalists rather than specialists. For example, an engineer is not only expected to write programs, but also to help the boss write speeches, organize events, drive the boss to numerous gatherings, and take photos.
The boss thinks that coming to work here is a job he has bestowed upon you, and that you should be grateful. The chances of getting a raise are low; you need to negotiate a higher salary when you first join.
If you work in art and design, the corporate-culture-related work may not follow the most popular styles of the moment, but instead reflect an old-enterprise style, so you will need to get used to it. Also, the boss’s wife is very picky and always thinks her own aesthetic sense is the best. However, you may be able to get the work approved by explaining it to her from a professional perspective.