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Engineers in Japan 2: Life as an Engineer in Japan

By Gary Downey

Virginia Tech

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Abstract

What's it like to work as an Engineer in Japan; Introduction to Chikako Takeshita; Engineering training; Beginning employment; "Salarymen"; Identifying oneself in conversations; Trust and acceptance in business; Working in the midst of hierarchy; Make sure you suffer; What does group effort mean?; Group mentality in the engineering workplace; Everyday experiences; American stereotypes about engineers in Japan.

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