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Before the interview, they call to first discuss the applicant’s qualifications and intentions, and let them know which documents to bring, avoiding wasted time. Once everything is confirmed, they proactively provide directions.
During the interview, they are kind and polite, and you feel respected. When asking about personal privacy, they only get a general understanding of the situation and do not pry.
They do not nitpick applicants’ appearance, education, or family background, or launch personal attacks.
New employees receive training when they start. They do not expect you to learn everything immediately within three days and then be sent to the front line. At first, you observe from the side and start with the simplest tasks, learning one thing at a time at a steady pace. There is roughly a one-month adjustment period.
After a month, they begin discussing how long you will work under the contract, but they do not require a breach-of-contract penalty. They only say that you should stay for at least three months. If you want to resign, you should discuss it with your supervisor one month in advance so the supervisor has time to find someone else.
The company’s policies are strict, and everything follows the Labor Standards Act, with the aim of protecting all employees. There is an SOP for every task.
Relationships among colleagues are strictly professional: gossip, talking behind others’ backs, and forming factions are prohibited. If a colleague makes a mistake, you should point out the correct approach and offer suggestions instead of criticizing them.
For ordinary matters, everyone communicates by phone. Meetings are held only once a month, and employees are thanked for their contributions at both the beginning and the end of every meeting.
If you need to take leave or go out during work hours, you do not need to fill out a form. Simply notify your supervisor in advance and obtain approval.
The food is very good, and supervisors often treat everyone to afternoon tea. There is always a lunch break. (I gained 5 kilograms in less than half a year after joining, and the senior employees are each more robust than the last.)
The environment is clean and hygienic. Broken items are replaced immediately, missing supplies are replenished quickly, and the equipment is state-of-the-art.
There are enough staff, turnover is low, and the division of labor is very detailed. Everyone performs duties according to their strengths, and we cooperate happily.
Working hours are fixed, so you can leave work on time. If you stay too late, you will be told off.
Although work is tiring, I actually look forward to Monday mornings when I have to go to work. The work feels enjoyable, my health is improving, and every day I feel that I have gained a lot.
My salary only increases; it never decreases.
Conclusion:
Usually, bad jobs also pay extremely low wages. You are exploited relentlessly and cannot see a future there. Even if you practically paid to work, the boss would only criticize you for not doing well and would never thank you. I originally thought I had ended up in this situation because I was not capable enough after attending a diploma mill, but after switching to a good job, I finally understood. A boss who understands that “employees are the company’s greatest asset” will be willing to discuss things with you further even if you ask for a high salary. Even if your educational background is insufficient, they may still be willing to give you a raise and let you leave work early so you can pursue further education.
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Good job:
Before the interview, they call to first discuss the applicant’s qualifications and intentions, and let them know which documents to bring, avoiding wasted time. Once everything is confirmed, they proactively provide directions.
During the interview, they are kind and polite, and you feel respected. When asking about personal privacy, they only get a general understanding of the situation and do not pry.
They do not nitpick applicants’ appearance, education, or family background, or launch personal attacks.
New employees receive training when they start. They do not expect you to learn everything immediately within three days and then be sent to the front line. At first, you observe from the side and start with the simplest tasks, learning one thing at a time at a steady pace. There is roughly a one-month adjustment period.
After a month, they begin discussing how long you will work under the contract, but they do not require a breach-of-contract penalty. They only say that you should stay for at least three months. If you want to resign, you should discuss it with your supervisor one month in advance so the supervisor has time to find someone else.
The company’s policies are strict, and everything follows the Labor Standards Act, with the aim of protecting all employees. There is an SOP for every task.
Relationships among colleagues are strictly professional: gossip, talking behind others’ backs, and forming factions are prohibited. If a colleague makes a mistake, you should point out the correct approach and offer suggestions instead of criticizing them.
For ordinary matters, everyone communicates by phone. Meetings are held only once a month, and employees are thanked for their contributions at both the beginning and the end of every meeting.
If you need to take leave or go out during work hours, you do not need to fill out a form. Simply notify your supervisor in advance and obtain approval.
The food is very good, and supervisors often treat everyone to afternoon tea. There is always a lunch break. (I gained 5 kilograms in less than half a year after joining, and the senior employees are each more robust than the last.)
The environment is clean and hygienic. Broken items are replaced immediately, missing supplies are replenished quickly, and the equipment is state-of-the-art.
There are enough staff, turnover is low, and the division of labor is very detailed. Everyone performs duties according to their strengths, and we cooperate happily.
Working hours are fixed, so you can leave work on time. If you stay too late, you will be told off.
Although work is tiring, I actually look forward to Monday mornings when I have to go to work. The work feels enjoyable, my health is improving, and every day I feel that I have gained a lot.
My salary only increases; it never decreases.
Conclusion:
Usually, bad jobs also pay extremely low wages. You are exploited relentlessly and cannot see a future there. Even if you practically paid to work, the boss would only criticize you for not doing well and would never thank you. I originally thought I had ended up in this situation because I was not capable enough after attending a diploma mill, but after switching to a good job, I finally understood. A boss who understands that “employees are the company’s greatest asset” will be willing to discuss things with you further even if you ask for a high salary. Even if your educational background is insufficient, they may still be willing to give you a raise and let you leave work early so you can pursue further education.
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Family business succession: seven out of ten handovers fail
https://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20200218000304-260205
Taiwanese business founders “delegate authority but do not let go.” PwC: More than 40% of those in power are “king-like” and find it difficult to hand over control.
https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/3158131
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4 Signs to Watch for in a Potential Employer: Consulting Firm CEO Says, “Just Walk Away”
CommonWealth Magazine
2024.05.24
3,570 views
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, points out in Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.” If you encounter any of the following four situations, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you during the recruiting stage is even less likely to treat you well after hiring you.
By Chang Yung-ching — reprinted with permission from CommonWealth Magazine
Bei, who was looking for a job, received an interview invitation from a company that wanted to meet with her. At first, the company scheduled her interview for 2:30 p.m. on Monday, but later changed it to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Although Bei was unemployed and had plenty of free time, she was still curious: shouldn’t the recruiter have first asked when it was convenient for her? And with interview times being changed again and again, can everyone really accommodate them?
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, wrote in the US financial magazine Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.”
Ryan said this attitude is frightening and, more importantly, insulting. Responding to Bei’s question, she said that if a company truly wants to recruit talent, it should indeed ask, “When is the other person available for an interview?”
Ryan also said that many companies are extremely polite and courteous when they first contact job seekers to invite them to an interview, but once the interview stage arrives, they adopt an arrogant and rude attitude.
She said it is like a black hole for interview invitations. At first, the recruiter—or the person who calls you—makes you feel valued and special. But once you agree to proceed with the interview, the recruiting company’s attitude makes a complete 180-degree turn.
Ryan recommends that if you encounter this situation, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you at the recruiting stage probably will not treat you well in the future, even if it actually hires you.
Ryan also said that job seekers should skip the interview if they encounter any of the following four situations.
1. The recruiting company does not take you seriously
Ryan said that failing to ask a job seeker when they are available for an interview, or repeatedly changing the time after it has been set, is one example.
2. If you feel bullied or threatened, run as fast as you can
Some internet users have reported being asked during interviews to provide details of their past and current salary, or even to submit written documents proving their previous earnings. They were told that if they had lied, the company would severely punish them or take legal action, among other threats.
In fact, recruiters have probably already set a salary range when searching for candidates, and companies should also be capable of calculating how much value your work can create. Therefore, focus on the salary you believe you can earn now and work to persuade the recruiter why you are worth that amount.
Ryan recommends that if you have already stated your position and the company still uses threatening language to pressure you into complying or doing what the boss says, cross that company off your list of targets.
3. You discover through online research that the recruiting company has a terrible reputation—run
If you visit forums or job-bank websites and find that other people who have been through the process have nothing but complaints about the company you are about to interview with and no positive reviews, run. (Further reading: You received an interview invitation from a company with poor online reviews. Should you go? | Career Clinic)
4. You can never get a response by email or phone…
If you have questions for the company you are about to interview with, but your emails and calls disappear into a void, you may also want to cancel the interview outright. Ryan says that if a recruiting company truly values you and your questions, it will respond proactively.
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4 Signs to Watch for in a Potential Employer: Consulting Firm CEO Says, “Just Walk Away”
CommonWealth Magazine
2024.05.24
3,570 views
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, points out in Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.” If you encounter any of the following four situations, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you during the recruiting stage is even less likely to treat you well after hiring you.
By Chang Yung-ching — reprinted with permission from CommonWealth Magazine
Bei, who was looking for a job, received an interview invitation from a company that wanted to meet with her. At first, the company scheduled her interview for 2:30 p.m. on Monday, but later changed it to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Although Bei was unemployed and had plenty of free time, she was still curious: shouldn’t the recruiter have first asked when it was convenient for her? And with interview times being changed again and again, can everyone really accommodate them?
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, wrote in the US financial magazine Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.”
Ryan said this attitude is frightening and, more importantly, insulting. Responding to Bei’s question, she said that if a company truly wants to recruit talent, it should indeed ask, “When is the other person available for an interview?”
Ryan also said that many companies are extremely polite and courteous when they first contact job seekers to invite them to an interview, but once the interview stage arrives, they adopt an arrogant and rude attitude.
She said it is like a black hole for interview invitations. At first, the recruiter—or the person who calls you—makes you feel valued and special. But once you agree to proceed with the interview, the recruiting company’s attitude makes a complete 180-degree turn.
Ryan recommends that if you encounter this situation, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you at the recruiting stage probably will not treat you well in the future, even if it actually hires you.
Ryan also said that job seekers should skip the interview if they encounter any of the following four situations.
1. The recruiting company does not take you seriously
Ryan said that failing to ask a job seeker when they are available for an interview, or repeatedly changing the time after it has been set, is one example.
2. If you feel bullied or threatened, run as fast as you can
Some internet users have reported being asked during interviews to provide details of their past and current salary, or even to submit written documents proving their previous earnings. They were told that if they had lied, the company would severely punish them or take legal action, among other threats.
In fact, recruiters have probably already set a salary range when searching for candidates, and companies should also be capable of calculating how much value your work can create. Therefore, focus on the salary you believe you can earn now and work to persuade the recruiter why you are worth that amount.
Ryan recommends that if you have already stated your position and the company still uses threatening language to pressure you into complying or doing what the boss says, cross that company off your list of targets.
3. You discover through online research that the recruiting company has a terrible reputation—run
If you visit forums or job-bank websites and find that other people who have been through the process have nothing but complaints about the company you are about to interview with and no positive reviews, run. (Further reading: You received an interview invitation from a company with poor online reviews. Should you go? | Career Clinic)
4. You can never get a response by email or phone…
If you have questions for the company you are about to interview with, but your emails and calls disappear into a void, you may also want to cancel the interview outright. Ryan says that if a recruiting company truly values you and your questions, it will respond proactively.
50% of NVIDIA employees earn annual salaries exceeding NT$7 million! Inside information about the Taiwan branch revealed: “No registration fees for medical visits.” Spokesperson confirms: Employees have unlimited vacation.
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E8%BC%9D%E9%81%9450-%E5%93%A1%E5%B7%A5%E5%B9%B4%E8%96%AA%E8%B6%85%E9%81%8E700%E8%90%AC-%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E5%88%86%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%85%A7%E5%B9%95%E6%9B%9D%E5%85%89-%E7%9C%8B%E7%97%85%E5%85%8D%E6%8E%9B%E8%99%9F%E8%B2%BB-%E7%99%BC%E8%A8%80%E4%BA%BA%E8%A6%AA%E5%90%90-101123530.html
50% of NVIDIA employees earn annual salaries exceeding NT$7 million! Inside information about the Taiwan branch revealed: “No registration fees for medical visits.” Spokesperson confirms: Employees have unlimited vacation.
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E8%BC%9D%E9%81%9450-%E5%93%A1%E5%B7%A5%E5%B9%B4%E8%96%AA%E8%B6%85%E9%81%8E700%E8%90%AC-%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E5%88%86%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%85%A7%E5%B9%95%E6%9B%9D%E5%85%89-%E7%9C%8B%E7%97%85%E5%85%8D%E6%8E%9B%E8%99%9F%E8%B2%BB-%E7%99%BC%E8%A8%80%E4%BA%BA%E8%A6%AA%E5%90吐-101123530.html
The issue of low wages for domestic workers has recently sparked considerable discussion. The reasons identified by the various discussions currently include the ineffective transformation of Taiwan’s industrial structure, companies operating through price-cutting competition by reducing labor costs, generally low wages in the service sector, the devaluation of academic credentials due to an oversupply of degrees, workers’ insufficient bargaining power over wages, and the anchoring effect of the 22K salary figure, among others.
While most discussions focus on industrial structure and labor-market factors, some market observers examine the causes of Taiwan’s low wages from the perspective of popular sentiment and culture. Many businesses in Taiwan are family enterprises. On the one hand, they may lack sufficient capital to pay high salaries; on the other hand, when designing compensation packages, some family businesses may be more inclined to consider the interests of family members, resulting in relatively low salaries for other employees. Public opinion has also criticized Taiwanese business owners for being stingy with pay, treating employees more as “workers” than “partners,” being less willing to provide sufficient training or help employees grow, and believing even more strongly that there is no need to pay higher salaries. These values stem primarily from Taiwan’s long-standing culture of careful penny-pinching, especially among businesses operated as family enterprises.
For example, market observer Chen Zhendong notes that in Taiwan’s family businesses, family members often occupy senior management positions. In particular, executives at Taiwan-listed companies are frequently major shareholders: they pay themselves high salaries and arrange for family members and relatives to serve as executives and receive high salaries. Yet, in order to answer to shareholders, they must suppress entry-level wages to maintain profit levels. He therefore believes that executives’ self-interest, which causes an unequal distribution of salaries, is one of the reasons that wages for entry-level workers in Taiwan are low.
【Guest Contribution】Without a Rich Dad, You’re Still Treated as Cheap Labor… An Examination of Family-Controlled Enterprises and Taiwan’s Low-Wage Phenomenon
https://opinion.cw.com.tw/blog/profile/52/article/14038
Employees from the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan Speak Out: Netflix Is Extremely Free and Highly Paid, but Also Extremely High-Pressure and Lacking in Privacy?
https://www.cw.com.tw/article/5102982?template=transformers
Has anyone seen any news in newspapers, magazines, or other media about 栢悅 or 楠弘貿易 doing charitable or social welfare work? It seems not, haha.
The Hermès You Don’t Know: Unrelated to Fashion and Business, Yet Supporting the Future! https://popbee.com/fashion/fondation-dentreprise-hermes-behind-2021-charity-art-skill-environment
Giving Up “Hermès”! Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau donated 77 designer handbags to charity; the auction’s total estimated value reached 63 million
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E5%89%B2%E6%84%9B-%E6%84%9B%E9%A6%AC%E4%BB%95-%E6%B8%AF%E5%AF%8C%E8%B1%AA%E5%8A%89%E9%91%BE%E9%9B%84%E6%8B%BF77%E5%90%8D%E7%89%8C%E5%8C%85%E5%81%9A%E5%85%AC%E7%9B%8A-%E6%8B%8D%E8%B3%A3%E7%B8%BD%E4%BC%B0%E5%80%BC%E9%81%946300%E8%90%AC-090855366.html
Are there especially many exploitative bosses in southern Taiwan? A business owner goes on at length about “avoiding labor and health insurance payments and firing employees when they ask for a raise.” He was stunned when he heard it: a load of nonsense
https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/4885278
Are there especially many exploitative bosses in southern Taiwan? A business owner goes on at length about “avoiding labor and health insurance payments and firing employees when they ask for a raise.” He was stunned when he heard it: a load of nonsense
https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/4885278
Welcomes women returning to the workforce or preparing for pregnancy to come here and pass the time.
The salary and bonus structure and employee benefits are nowhere near those of Fortune 500 companies—you can’t even see the taillights of their cars.
Everyone can check the starting salary on 104 :)
Because I admire aesthetic things and also prefer a simple, modern style,
I had been away from work for quite some time. After being introduced by a friend, I found that there were only a few furniture stores I could apply to in southern Taiwan.
After being accepted following several interviews, I found that the interview process here has two stages.
When the senior executive came to interview me, they also explained the original intention behind sharing life experiences and confirmed whether the interviewee was prepared with sufficient confidence and determination.
Compared with other places that immediately want to discuss how many numerical targets must be achieved, this made me curious, so I chose to take on the challenge here.
My colleagues are all very nice. They can answer almost all questions and explain the work rules clearly.
It is indeed difficult to get started. There are also many products, and during the first few months, because of the manager’s concern about the lack of notable progress in my learning and sales performance,
I felt that customers were constantly changing, and I also spent a lot of time figuring out the paperwork during this period, inevitably receiving corrections along the way.
However, the practice really made a difference, and I made significant progress.
But I was supposed to be doing sales; preparing documents and presentations was not what I wanted to do.
I began to doubt my abilities and wonder whether choosing this path had been a mistake. I also started avoiding my manager and colleagues.
Perhaps it was that final bit of determination—not wanting to deny myself after deciding to change careers—that made me give myself one last chance. If it still did not work out, so be it.
Then, unexpectedly, after a customer gave me feedback and thanked me for the information I provided, and after I returned to the store with a colleague’s support,
although it was not a major deal, the successful sale after a pleasant conversation gave me greater confidence to give myself the opportunity to put my passion and original purpose into practice.
Building mutual understanding takes effort from both sides. Is it my responsibility to understand my manager, or my manager’s responsibility to understand me? I think we need to reach a shared understanding.
・Beautiful work environment
・Taiwanese corporate management based on personal relationships
・Low salaries, because the boss considers personnel expenses to be costs
・Disrespect for employees
・Office politics are the norm
The work environment is excellent. Seeing beautiful things every day is enriching for the mind and spirit. The customers are generally of good quality; depending on your individual abilities and interpersonal skills, it can be an opportunity to connect with high society. You can learn quite a lot!
Building and maintaining client relationships takes time, and working overtime is considered the norm.
Born into wealth, runs the family business
The work environment is very good; the office desktop computers, laptops, and iPads are all Apple products
Low salary and compensation; commission is 1–2%; no reimbursement for business travel expenses; no overtime pay; 6–7 days off