日系企業で働くときには雇い主の期待値を上げすぎてはならない

ビジネス日本語講座 · Mar 7, 2026 · 7m

In this episode, Shigeki discusses a practical survival strategy for working in traditional Japanese companies: do not raise your employer’s expectations too high. While exceeding expectations may initially lead to praise or promotion, it often creates a cycle where standards keep rising without corresponding increases in pay or rewards. Over time, this can lead to burnout and long-term exhaustion. Instead, the key is managing expectations carefully—perform your responsibilities reliably while maintaining a sustainable pace. By controlling expectations rather than constantly surpassing them…