Day in the Life of a Japanese Carpenter

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@bigmikeobama5314]

you always find the prettiest girls to interview man.

[@ropro9817]

Daaaaaaamn... not only is Eri a carpenter, but she's running her own business! 💪 She's kicking ass! 🏆

[@edwardfletcher7790]

These stories are an absolute delight to watch, you find the most incredible people. Thank you👍👍👍

[@Great_Sandwich]

Paolo, my favourite part of your videos now is the "approach" question: _"Excuse me..."_ _"Hai!"_ I love how they turn to the camera to respond, and the quick editing. Great technique. Film students learn about certain techniques from "Tarantino". I call this one, the "Paolo".

[@roblox21242]

no safety shoes, no safety mask, or healms... amateurs

[@KuhWristChin]

I don't care how much it pays, if a company treats me like this I'm never leaving. Mental health is important for me to go into work everyday. Well done!

[@Junior-ju2rk]

yes

[@penniesnnickels]

Amen

[@emehnemz]

maybe this is for content 😅 its so rarely to see some company like this here in japan

[@amandeepbaa6978]

Only in short term

[@carlosnunez9154]

Japan is notorious for overworking people. This seems to be a rare case.

[@taqys6936]

An independent business owner which empowers women, bounce back from depression, and the fact that the working environment is very friendly yet professional at the same time. And she is 27. Man Eri is an absolute inspiration

[@ForceField9]

Shes super hot too. What a total package she is.

[@taqys6936]

@@ForceField9 didn't really see her for that aspect at the first time, but yea that counts too 🤣 such an absolute beauty indeed

[@HanaKo216]

Queen !

[@taqys6936]

@@HanaKo216 legend has it that the W alphabet letter could also be spelled as Eri in japanese 👸

[@rb10xii]

They should make a movie about her, instead of that green angry H🅾️E.

[@RealSaturnPT]

So let me see if I get this... She started her own company at the age of 27 after overcoming a depression and works as a carpenter. Starts early in the morning, has her own team, everyone seems to be happy and relaxed while doing tough work that is usually much harder than this video makes it seem. She pays lunch to everyone and they even make dinner together. She is successful, cheerful and loves what she is doing. There is something really special about this video I can't describe, but it makes me look back at my life and how I usually feel.

[@yingshelly7960]

i know right, i can feel it too!

[@rg20322]

She is truly an inspiration and especially her attitude - awesome!

[@DrCruel]

My grandfather did the same with my mother and aunt. He made them work hard when they were young. When they didn't help him make shoes, he rented their labor out to farmers for picking crops, and took all their money. When they got lazy, he beat them with a stick. It was a good way to raise children, and they both became successful.

[@sunrisesunset1734]

This is just TV. Don't get carried away.

[@MrAngel2U]

and she still goes to the Gym after work. Boss Status!!

[@aidanc5753]

You can tell this is just not for the cameras, the workers are beaming. She has a calming demeanour about her as well.

[@Texxet11]

This might be one of my favorite day in the life videos. The fact she bounced back so incredibly well to see the success she’s seeing after her professor shot her dreams down. And she looks so happy with her business too. That’s rad!

[@sdal_yt]

Could you tell me what her professor said to her? Paolo said it in the video but I couldn't understand what he said

[@ZainHardy]

@@sdal_yt Atopy, Atopic dermatitis

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Teacher said she had apathy.

[@ZainHardy]

@@trappenweisseguy27 i thought that too at first lmao, if you directly translate the Japanese subtitles that the channel write themselves it comes up as "Atopic dermatitis" so idk

[@uaena182]

@@ZainHardy why cant you be a nutritionist if you have atopy

[@worldtraveler84]

Most companies would see paying for the lunch of there employees as an unnecessary cost but the loyalty and dedication it creates is worth 10 times more. 👍🏾

[@nkn9319]

The Concept of company it self a Capitalism. Forget Lunch, if u wish to work freely, those companies shamelessly employ people. It's Humane , human nature enjoys if anyone serve them freely 🤣

[@13Psycho13]

It is a very small company, though. But you're not incorrect.

[@roryyymercury8709]

if they do, its because of tax reasons.

[@s125ish]

A lot places now you don’t take lunch or eat on the job, you are expected to get on with it

[@yami2227]

​@@roryyymercury8709 Yes and no, entertainment expenses are deductible up to 8mil yen(54kUSD) for companies with a revenue of under 100mil(677kUSD). If it was a bigger company then only 50% is deductible and the 'entertainment expenses' are restricted to only food and drinks. What some companies decide to do is to take this 50% and provide much cheaper meals for their employees in Japan. Which in turn makes them happy that they get to eat good for cheap. They don't have to do it as it doesn't really incur any tax benefit aside from the 'deducting' part. So yes, it is for tax reasons but there is no difference between doing it and not doing aside from a direct benefit to the employee. This is not America where you suspect that every good deed must be because of tax cuts or an underlying reason which must benefit directly the owner. The only incentive behind this law is to create opportunities for companies to provide cheap meals and for smaller companies to tighten the relationships between coworkers.

[@procastination_is_my_passi4182]

Shout out to her father too. Most parents esp asian parents (like my own) usually do not know how to help when their child are depressed or suffering, some don't even acknowledge their children's mental illness in the first place, but her father took her to his workplace to actively get her confidence back and I think that's very sweet.

[@junsjulywonpilsyonpilchany5241]

So true!

[@fcaspergerrainman]

Agreed

[@emreduygun]

yes, life changing great move by the Father

[@flaxenRdn]

Agreed

[@bayurhegiana6969]

Fax man, asian parents sometimes see a depression from their kids as a joke

[@stranger0128]

More people need to see this! Erin is amazing 😍🤩 I'm 26 and a hikikomori. Been unemployed for years since 2018. Graduated from a prestigious school with an excellent degree. Mental illness really weighed me down. But I'm hoping to bounce back at the 1st quarter of 2023. I hope to have the same courage and ambitions as you Erin ☺️

[@toomaskotkas4467]

If you wrote this small paragraph in one go, your English is good enough to be working abroad in the English-speaking country like New Zealand and Australia where you can find a job for your degree.

[@stranger0128]

@@toomaskotkas4467 I wish!! I'm from a 3rd world country tho, not Japan 😔 I'm excellent in written English, but just above average in spoken English.

[@toomaskotkas4467]

@@stranger0128 Practice makes it perfect. All you need is to get into a society where you will be forced to talk, read and speak English 24/7 and you will get your verbal skills in no time. Also, never be ashamed of your accent, it makes you unique as a person.

[@xiwhiplash2523]

@Stranger01 you're english is amazing I'm form Canada if you want to move to a english speaking come here. ( it's easier to Immigrate here than most othe english speaking countries) french isn't really a thing outside of quebec so don't worry about that. As for you english if you can write this well you can also speak well if you practice. I hope you end up finding what you like doing and or do well in life. Cheers.

[@commentsonly7445]

@@stranger0128 chatgpt will replace you 🤣

[@cakeofthepan2233]

I would watch a whole series on Eri and her team.

[@u.npeacekeeperball432]

I second.

[@frnvito]

paolo needs to work with them on this asap lol

[@J3unG]

That would be DOPE!

[@zub41r75]

Sounds like a manga

[@tdeo2141]

I could not understand the reason she did not become a nutritionist; the teacher said she could never be one because of..."?

[@Dreadlock1227]

As a carpenter in the United States, she seems like exactly the type of business owner that every contractor should strive to be. She’s obviously hardworking, cares about her company and her crew, isn’t afraid to overcome obstacles and barriers, and all while having the disadvantage of being a woman in an incredibly male dominated industry, that often seems to go out of its way to make it even more difficult for women to succeed. She’s a rare breed these days, but exactly the type of person the construction industry needs.

[@shanealharbi8664]

as a designer, I almost never dealt with female contractors. However; I remember working with a 1 man(woman) paint crew. She crushed it and finished 1 week ahead of schedule. No garbage, no dents or defects, even the outlets we told her not to worry about she did. I speculate because they are women in a male run industry, they have to be talented and go above and beyond the rest.

[@riclouiezarate9458]

the key: being taught and disciplined by a hardworking parent. it all starts from that

[@xxxsgxxx-x1f]

is it really male dominated field when shes only got one dude? Lol

[@shanealharbi8664]

@@xxxsgxxx-x1f LOL! Her firm is female dominated, the industry is male dominated :p

[@Dreadlock1227]

@@xxxsgxxx-x1f I mean it’s obviously a male dominated field, have you ever been to a construction site? Yeah her company specifically focuses on hiring women, but overall it’s a very male dominated industry that’s, just objectively true

[@MagnumOpos]

It was empowering to learn how her Dad helped get her on the right path with her career. As someone who suffers from chronic depression; it made me smile to see where Eri is today! Keep up the great work!

[@nightmer2296]

Me too. I was in aww about her father. Father (or any parent) bring out the best for their children, even pushing through the standard ideas of what other people think regardless of gender. If father have connection and know their potential, then who cares what standard society says. Wahooo!

[@southcoastinventors6583]

How is that the right path when she wanted to be a Nutritionist, she had to choice a different path since she was barred from her first choice.

[@dtangerine96]

@@southcoastinventors6583 being closed minded about it would just have left her depressed and without purpose. She seems fulfilled by her new path and doesn't seem to be caught up in the past. She adapted and made her own right choice.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

@@dtangerine96 Same but different.

[@taruncja]

Will pray for you in the name of Jesus, hope you feel better

[@prettysakurafl0wer]

Eri is such a gem. Taking care of her staff and making sure they're in top shape but hustling hard to make their keep. I wish nothing but success and happiness for everyone.

[@markmagana7389]

She looks like such a fun boss. She pays for meals, gives rides and always a very welcoming smile. Truly humble

[@JonasSalvador]

The one thing that struck me while in Japan was how literally everyone seemed to truly want to do their best at work, regardless of what it was. Like an incredible sense of care for the customers and pride in their work that I haven’t seen anywhere else in the world. This series reminds me of it every time.

[@kayann3]

Exactly!

[@PreludeSon]

Yep definitely. I wish more people have this kind of mentality in the North America.

[@benoktorres9520]

@Rico Thampaty sounds brutal lol

[@Alex-nr4xb]

I have no doubt that the Japanese have a way better work ethic than most countries but let's be real, Paolo's not going to show a video of someone in an office messing around on reddit

[@k31than]

Prolly coz -- regardless of what job it is -- they're not that way underpaid? Just guessing. Not sure. Not that I'm saying there are no poor and/or homeless people in Japan, but rather that poverty really ain't that prevalent.

[@DiscoFang]

We need to see a follow-up vid on Eri. Would love to see the renovation of her house into the office space and base of operations. A series!

[@gabrielabiffiger9322]

I agree that would be so cool!

[@andriealinsangao613]

Yes!

[@LightningFenix]

Double agree! A series would be awesome!

[@amandadorigoni2879]

Yes, love this idea!

[@joeovip]

Yes would love a little series.

[@TLG112009]

I want to see a whole series of her and her crew completing the projects. This is my favorite of day in the life series so far. Please ask her to collab for more Paolo. Please!!

[@amiscauich]

As a carpenter from San Francisco. I really enjoyed this. The respect and lifestyle. I’m a big fan of Japanese carpentry and their clean worth ethic.

[@slyderace]

I noticed that too. It was the first time I saw construction workers actually cleaning the site after they were done!

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

@@slyderace When subs get my contracts, it is explicitly stated they will keep their AO's in working order and clean. Sheet rockers are the worst, followed by electricians.

[@ThunderAppeal]

Youre just another scymbag who needs high praise for doing their job.

[@michaelmusson3593]

@@roseanneroseannadanna9651 you are leaving out the tape and floater been my experience they are the worst at leaving a mess. I use to install cabinets

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

@@michaelmusson3593 LOL! Yeh, there is that! But Had a few finishers in my book that where the shit. They loved to come in at night and the week ends. It was sweet to come in to work and see some nice skim work that wasn't there when I left!

[@mysingingbelly]

She's amazing. Not only that she has her own business, but the fact that she persevere in the fields for 7 years and keep learning is just amazing. She's an inspiration!

[@thiswilldo3522]

😊

[@Kevingreefhorst]

By far my most favourite Day in the life. As a carpenter myself here in England. Seeing this team of amazing skilled women carpenters is very inspiring! We need more women like them in the carpentry. It’s still a massive stigma around carpentry and women. Not just in Japan but also here in the UK! (If they ever need more skilled carpenters, I’m happy to join and move to Japan 😂). Great video

[@calexl99]

There is a big stigma around construction and women !!! Let alone capentry , electric, windows, inner design, and so on.

[@introvertdude99]

they do need more. you can go there for sure as they need skilled labor

[@chrishandsomenbbc]

Come on. We all where women belong stop taking the mick

[@Kevingreefhorst]

@@chrishandsomenbbc That’s not ok, very toxic to say! Women are allowed to do whatever ever they want for work. Comment is reported

[@chrishandsomenbbc]

Bruh you're cringe and should probably give up on everything

[@javi1998jr]

this is literally a dream job. not the job itself but the environment that was created. I would work for her in any kind of work.

[@bigbro05]

The fact that she got through all the hardships and against all odds and become a business owner at such a young age really have my utmost respect. It's so great to see these young people changing the world one thing at a time. I would totally hire them if I ever have the need.

[@UtenaTenjou]

I am literally a female Union Piledriver, working in the United States, and all of my friends are female carpenters & various associated trades . I am immediately sending this to them because it’s rare to see women on the job ,so this is just really inspiring.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Do you operate a tracked Piledriver or a portable one ?

[@Kronos0999]

@@southcoastinventors6583 Imaginary one

[@xelocix6583]

Bruh thats a dude not a woman

[@hbfdfgjcyk555]

Not metaphorically then

[@13Psycho13]

Typical dudebro answers here.

[@akhileshb_]

Eri is such an inspiration. She handled everything like a true professional! She also takes care of her employees by buying lunch for them etc like a family. I admire her!

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

This is normal work culture in Japan -- its one whole big family.

[@akhileshb_]

@@lakshmandalpadado9066 it's so cool!

[@kyleeadams123]

I love this, thank you for sharing! I am a woman in construction on the USA. I happen to be in Texas, and handle fiber construction for an internet provider.

[@karenv3848]

This is such an amazing video Paolo! Thank you for giving Eri and her team space in your channel 🥰 seeing this as I recover was the good boost i needed too

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

You are so welcome!

[@Owasano-ie2bm]

​@@PaolofromTOKYO Wee need part 2 pleas

[@ErzaScarletRed]

A young and independent women with her own business. Eri is truly an inspiration!! Hope she has more success in her future! 😀🙌🏼

[@AV-xv3ln]

Hope she gets a husband in her future.

[@eduardosotelo4663]

Japanese women are the best. Not like in Europe, Canada and America who want to do the easy job and want men with money.

[@AV-xv3ln]

@@eduardosotelo4663 agreed! I would love to have a Japanese wife.

[@basicblisseys3494]

A house husband would be nice

[@jaysondell4172]

They seem really close to one another! Like they spend more time with each other than their own families. I felt this before when working long shifts.

[@TravelSenpaii]

As I watching this, I was in awe. Just the determination and the culture plus the aspect of family when they all eat dinner together. It's just something that's amazing to me. I hope they all succeed in life.

[@lulumoon6942]

As a woman who came from generations of carpenters, but who was denied working with wood despite talent, my heart sings for these ladies! Thank you for this lovely piece, do good business, Eri! ❤️🙏💞

[@JootjeJ]

That's sad! Talent and passion should be more important than whether you were born male or female. I struggled to get a degree and job in a "men's world", but in the end I guess I was lucky enough to grow up at just the right time in the right place to make it as a woman. I really hope that you find / found something else to do that gives you joy.

[@bobshanery5152]

@@JootjeJ I highly doubt a business would say no because of sex. You lose far too much money. In a free market hiring like that would end your businesses because the competition would destroy you. Im positive more was at play then that.. unless this was in another place. I did not hire someone for a few deck installs and they plastered the "Im woman. This place sexist" all over their Facebook. In reality.. I did not hire them because she was rude, did not answer my questions, had an attitude like I owed her something and charged more

[@tzi_music]

*Excuse me! If you love Japanese culture, I'm sure that you might like my music! You can listen to it for example on my channel! Thank you for the attention and have an amazing day! 😁*

[@Kayak1088]

@@Simon-xi8tb Lol .. forgot what I was gonna post

[@zechariahhuntley7673]

lol talent okay if there’s talent then there should be no problem😂😂

[@pineapple3832]

She is completely inspriring and seems like a really lovely person. Also I think her career choice is very smart. Japan has a lot of old, incredibly historic shops, buildings and houses I've heard. There is a huge need for restoration of those, and with dwindling numbers of trades people such as carpenters etc, her work and company will be in very high demand. I just wish her and her company the most success.

[@pineapple3832]

@Mufi Rune what? Thats stupid. You are a disgrace. We love strong female business leaders.

[@ameliarose47]

Eri is such an inspiring human, her story and her success even after going through hard times is so incredible. An absolute blessing to this world, so glad that you were able to showcase her amazing story to the world! We all need to see people like this to remind ourselves we can accomplish our dreams as well, just like Eri!

[@colors6692]

"inspiring human"/ "absolute blessing to this world" / "amazing story to the world" like Rosa Parks and Anne Frank!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Ridiculous comment!

[@roccobot]

@@colors6692 breaking news - you can be an inspiring human even without being Rosa Parks

[@brianflynn5355]

@@colors6692 What a dumbass lol

[@ethane3618]

@@colors6692sad little guy aren’t you!

[@mudaaa1015]

Thats the real women empowerment tight there

[@BushidoRyu117]

They all look genuinely happy doing their jobs! It's amazing how hard and dedicated they are. Nothing but respect for each of them!

[@Tententenoch]

This was one of the best episodes of the day in the life series I’ve seen. Women in the construction industry are a rarity these women sharing their experiences and perspectives even if it was just a peek inside was so interesting. I feel like Eri is creating something really special here and hope that she is successful in her ventures. Inclusivity is very important just in general and it’s inspiring to see. Thanks for highlighting it in your video, I would love to see more content like this.

[@xcx000]

@veryslyfox your imaginary girlfriend

[@mrsleep0000]

@veryslyfox I think it's more that they are soft and lazy and would rather sit all day in an air conditioned office that actually put in hard work.

[@DrCruel]

@veryslyfox The problem is that American children are lazy and useless, especially the females. If girls are pampered and treated with kindness, deference and respect, of course they will grow up to be stupid and worthless. My grandfather survived a genocide, and almost starved to death when he was a toddler. He made it very clear to his children that they needed to earn their food and shelter, and was not shy about beating them savagely to ram this message home. My mother and aunt constantly complain about it to this day. Their young lives were filled with constant toil. When they moved to the US they worked ceaselessly, using the money to buy tenement houses and became landlords. Now my aunt is a multi-millionaire, and does consulting work. Unfortunately her grandchildren were born here in the US and are generally useless.

[@samaraisnt]

all the butthurt mysogynists coming out after seeing a woman do their job 10x better than them and be more successful.....😂 You love to see it.

[@rapidracer4602]

As someone who is about to take over and own their own business, Eri is extremely inspirational. Especially the part where she pays for her employee's lunch. I've often struggled with shyness about paying for others, but Eri has given me more confidence to be myself and to believe in my abilities to be a business owner. She is absolutely incredible, and I am so thankful that you have shared her story with us all!

[@Artesian_mirage]

What a loving supportive and awesome Father. Eri and her team are very unique

[@JoseAlfonsoChavez]

With all due honestly, I must say that I really wanted that this video covered 2 weeks instead of one. Some sort of "2 weeks in the life of a Japanese Carpenter". Man, the way they worked, camaraderie, and professionalism displayed by her and her team was amazing! Also wanted to see the finished work in the restaurant. What a woman! What a beautiful team! Awesome work!

[@Hanakooh]

Hey man, we should all give Eri-chan some encouragement! She has been through a very hard time when she realized her dream could never been fufilled. It is heartening that she found a new passion in life and came out stronger than before.

[@NiceVancouverite]

As a carpenter from Canada I found this fascinating. Not only do I want that air-conditioned jacket - I also want to learn Japanese and start working for Eri

[@eduardosotelo4663]

Canadian women should learn from them. Canadian women only with the old tale of femism they want privilege and don't work as hard as men.

[@alanmock1]

lmao you just want to work for her cause she is attractive stop capping 😂

[@oats9755]

guy probably wanted to reincarnate as a hammer lmao

[@erenyap6071]

@@oats9755 truck-kun: did someone call me?

[@overbored617]

@@alanmock1 DON'T WE ALL?!

[@Ninanomori]

I used to be in a mostly female construction group and it was so comforting, I’m happy to see there’s something like that there. It’s so rare and there should be more teams like that! I miss working construction

[@thephantom9227]

Congratulations!!!!👍👍

[@Nookiezilla]

@@thephantom9227 I hope that you are being sarcastic, lol.

[@oleksandratsalko4642]

I loved how Eri so casually mentioned that it can be EITHER low price, quality or speed pointing out that you can’t get it all and have to set your priorities!

[@lela3926]

I'm a Latina roofing company owner so I work closely with carpenters. I love seeing how it's done in Japan. Love seeing a girl owing a carpentry business and observing her methods.

[@HM-yr1vr]

I am human and I don't own a roofing company. I love people in general who start a company.

[@euuda8267]

@@HM-yr1vr😴

[@edwelndiobel1567]

@@HM-yr1vr i like your low key middle finger 🤣

[@ZlobniyXren666]

You sound hot aswell, id hit also😊

[@joyously69]

@michaelbigdongovic3295ew.

[@buddyatiny]

Eri is such a precious soul, I'm so glad she got the opportunity to bounce back and to find something that she likes and she's so enthusiastic, I love her energy💜❤️

[@cognitiveresonance339]

What a lovely woman. I would work for her. I hope she continues to succeed.

[@ChaseYokoyama]

Eri's work ethic and selflessness is quite incredible.

[@bokuwatoki5983]

It’s always nice to know that parents (or one of them) help their children get back on their feet. My dad did the same on my birthday last year because he just wants to see me happy. Now, I’m still working towards my goal and it can get frustrating at times - as I’m learning - but if it wasn’t for my father’s convo, I wouldn’t be here saying this. Chronic depression is no joke! Don’t give up!

[@amhoodie5678]

so glad you're still here even though I don't truly know you. I'm really happy for you 💜💜

[@kepler2995]

I like how she takes care of her employees and how devoted she is to her craft! Craftswomen are needed - thank you for your hard work!

[@timmcc6899]

As an ex-furniture carpenter for 15 years turned social worker, its fantastic to see this kind of work culture. Just like this woman, I had no aspirations to become a carpenter, its just something I fell into and learned to love what I did, and I think people shouldn't feel bad about that. Life is an adventure.

[@DrCruel]

My friend used to date a stripper who was very self-conscious about what other people thought about her. Then one day she was introduced to a carpenter, went to work for him, then got into business for herself doing roofing and internal work. Because she had been a professional dancer, she was in extremely good shape, and because she was a pretty female she never had a problem with getting jobs. Likewise, being a former stripper, she knew how to deal with unwanted male advances. Now, instead of being ashamed of what she did for a living, she bragged about it. Even had business cards made up. The best part was that she made more money as a professional carpenter than she ever did as a nude dancer.

[@marugotofromMCGI]

This work culture is not at all common, especially in Asia Still great though! We need more of these! Regards from MCGI!

[@timmcc6899]

@@marugotofromMCGI , in some companies I've worked for, this kind of culture is unheard of. The whole staff sitting down and eating together may occur once or twice a year, and it wouldn't include the boss/es. In fact, I've even seen a boss or 2 resent the staff for organising it themselves. If I hadn't moved into social work, i wouldn't have believed this kind of work culture had existed, where I see its more commonly done. We should definitely be encouraging it.

[@emillyyelen5169]

@@DrCruel you should write novels...

[@DrCruel]

@@emillyyelen5169 Christopher Hitchens said that everyone has a book inside them, and that for the vast majority of people, that is where it should stay.

[@venomrat9562]

I wonder if Eri knows how much we respect and look up to her for doing this, Eri if you're reading this you're super cool and inspirational and shout out to your entire team for being so successful!

[@blackwater7183]

Her employees seem more like a group of friends. A woman who own's a company in a traditionally male industry, Japan has come a long way. I hope her company grows and becomes more successful. Truely insparational!

[@blackwater7183]

@Lee It's not just about that. She's actually treating her employees like actual human beings compared to the boomer population where "Karoshi" is the norm. "Is it really a good thing? This is becoming a norm all over the world, and the birth rate is decreasing" I am concerned about the new wave feminism as much as the next guy, but atleast their form of feminism isn't as toxic as the west. Non western women will always be more feminine and will always usually wanna settle down and marry. You are wrong birthrate is decreasing in some countries for other's it's increasing. The global population is increasing steadily, currently we have 7.6 billion people by 2030 it's going to be 9.8 billion. I would say overpopulation is more of a threat than decreasing birthrates. Less people = more resources and opportunities for everybody which leads to better quality of living. If there are more people corporations are also able to lower the wages because the pool of candidates they can choose from is larger. Before in the U.S anyone fresh out of highschool can get a job work for a couple of years then be promoted to a manager. Now I don't think that is possible because the employment market is very competative.

[@euuda8267]

@@blackwater7183more feminine how?

[@blackwater7183]

@@euuda8267 Feminism?

[@KaiserDaChoom]

@user-tp5yp2bv6z eh in countries like japan and Korea the birth rate is decreasing because if a woman has a child she is forced to quit work and stay home which they don't want to do in these countries (especially japan) I do believe female empowerment is a good thing

[@hieveryone.8508]

@Lee. What is really sad, is that most or probably in every western countries, white people are declining and the immigrants such as pakistani and somali people etc are increasing. It is also very sad that other modern and high A list countries such as Japan and South Korea is declining in population. The only nations where the population is increasing is third world countries. It is sad and scary.

[@slompywompus7966]

Eri looks like a fantastic leader and boss!

[@dimylameri]

I believe this was one of my favorite video of this series. Their work environment seems so relaxed and her story is inspiring. I wish her well and hope she can continue helping other women to start on their career.

[@naruokami1]

Eri's story is so inspirational! Honestly, she’s an amazing role model!

[@literarywitch]

i'm glad she started her own company, she's happier and she's such a good boss

[@minage3902]

We need part two!! I want to know more about Eri's daily life. She's so inspirational and so cool! What a wonderful boss 💖

[@DiscoFang]

Yeah. If any of the series needed a part 2 this is it. See the project completed too. Would be great to follow the renovation of her house into the business office and base!

[@talingkas]

yes please

[@somethingdifferent2024]

I've been watching your "Day in the Life" videos since just before the lockdown in 2020 and I think this is the first time I would enjoy seeing a follow up video in a few years to see how Emi, her team, and her company are doing

[@adw6894]

This video is so wholesome !!!!!. Love her positive energy and the team. She's an inspiring person, an ethical passionate boss. Glad to see more young people like her. Great video again, Paolo!

[@toriibarlow]

She seems to be a very pleasant boss and her team has good synergy. I would be honored to work on a team such as hers. Thank you for sharing the Snapshot of her life and company

[@samuelndiritu2670]

Great work.

[@Specters0rd]

Eri-san is such a great boss! The fact she working hard in field that's starting to get used to women working in that field while also being the head of the company is amazing. I hope she succeeds so more people can follow her lead.

[@Specters0rd]

@Rico Thampaty Damn, I wish I had a dad like that ngl. XD

[@aesprica]

What a great addition to the day in a life series! I really admire Eri for working so hard, building her own company, and mentoring other women.

[@shakirghazali2890]

Unlike western women so entile and lazy

[@jun3078]

I wish everyone would have a boss like her, positive environment just makes everything better and productive.

[@paulbridge5706]

It is so refreshing to see younger people take up a trade and particularly this young woman. I hope she has great success with her business as she seems customers focused and pride on what she does.

[@khuzla]

@Lee There is a negative impact because overall more and more people don't want to work in trades anymore. It's very good that women take up the job to fill in the positions and stock up the worker-force. Whether a good quality job is done by woman or man doesn't matter, as long as the job gets done. Your opinion reeks of misogyny.

[@Iamonepercent]

@Lee Japan is suffering from population stagnation. They don't have enough young people to replace the older generations in the work force. The Japanese are intelligent enough to not have 8 kids and live in a run down 3rd world country begging for handouts.

[@adw6894]

@Lee-km7qq Just because women are successful doesn't mean men will be less successful. Stop your fragile male ego, you're just mad because a woman is more successful than you, you should kindly take her as an inspiration to improve yourself to be better together.

[@adw6894]

@Lee-km7qq Its only has a "negative impact" on fragile ego weak men. Real strong men are cheerful and take inspiration from anyone's success, men and women can be successful together without feeling intimidated or broken ego.

[@MercAgentVinny]

This one of the best day in the life videos you have made. Everyone seems so nice and passionate about what they do. Eri seems like a wonderful person and boss. Eri seems very down to earth and it’s so amazing to see how hard they are all working. It’s also really cool to see the support for women in this career field from a person like Eri. Such an amazing a great video!

[@KyleMorpheus]

As someone in the industry, I love her passion for the trades. Helping to introduce more women into the building industry is awesome too! Go Eri!

[@JaiField]

Amazing. Eri is an incredible person.... We need more people like this.

[@benjaminjozefdeleon9762]

I always admire the detail of attention and care the Japanese have in their work. Woah!😮😮

[@Elixir9]

Not only work , they are perfectionists .

[@benjaminjozefdeleon9762]

@@Elixir9 Right? The efficiency too. Went to Osaka and they were repairing a pothole at 5:00 AM then when I got back at 5:00 PM it was done. 😯😯😯

[@fredericoespinoza]

Yeah nothing like America , where contractors will not even rock up.

[@juichi8361]

They are more like a family than co-workers. I love it.

[@melyourheart]

Sooo touched! I watched this with my father who is also a carpenter & I truly wish to just go to Japan to continue my work. I'm the only woman they see when we go to jobs with my father & they laugh about me doing this. I feel so uncomfortable but I cannot help but love being a carpenter. I teared up watching the story of Eri.

[@mellowrockmusic]

They laugh at you?? Stupid close minded people, I'm sure your passion trump's their sad lives, so that's the only way they feel secure. You go girl!

[@therealshard]

oof... such ppl need to grow up haha... sending good vibes your way ;)

[@DrCruel]

@@therealshard How uncomfortable do you feel when you cash your check. If you do you aren't charging enough per hour.

[@MarceccMC]

@@DrCruel this! You can always leave. And try fighting back. You'll ve surprised at the results

[@MrKozure]

I don't get why people look down on female carpenter, i'm not a carpenter but seeing women doing a job that's dominated by man is really impressive.

[@benhasel4540]

This girl is amazing!! I loved watching this and I'm not even a carpenter or construction worker. Such dedication and hardwork makes me want to hire them

[@roonboo96]

I would love if we could see how Eri's reno goes; I would love a follow-up to this video. For me, what struck the biggest chord was the fact that at first, Eri assumed that people didn't want to deal with her because she's a woman, but after self-reflecting, she realized that wasn't the case and that she had room for improvement. I have tremendous respect for anyone who can be so honest with themselves because it isn't easy to do!

[@zestybutterfly7161]

Just what I thought! It is such a shame how so many people allow themselves to be held back with a victimhood mentality. It's really refreshing to see someone overcome that and thrive!

[@GentleFD25]

Eri, you are a huge inspiration!! I'm also in a phase of depression after not being hired right out of university. It's tough feeling like a failure. However, hearing your story and how you overcame your hurdles is inspirational! I won't give up and I'll keep trying :)

[@theshadowman1398]

Respect for her and for her dad who did not allow her to waste away in her room

[@dietmarfinster3176]

It's a blessing to see how young people like this enjoy their work and form a good, harmonious team. wish them that it lasts for a long time and not just for the camera.

[@maiyamiyaki]

You definitely can see how clean and organised they are. Most carpenters/contractors, they usually leave the mess there. And the bond they have is definitely amazing 👏 wish them well and great success 🙌

[@startingtech3900]

even the trash was well organized damn!

[@NickPR87]

Love this series, glad it's still a go!

[@icefyre88]

Its the most series that bring most views, ofc its gonna be go lol

[@NickPR87]

@@icefyre88 sure, because never in history has a successful series been dropped 😑

[@icefyre88]

@@NickPR87 What the fuck u on about, i told u valid reason why this series never gonna stop lol, and u bring some history success...lmao ok

[@TorToroPorco]

This is such a wonderful success story it's hard not to feel so happy for her. On top of that her success has made it possible to create opportunities for other young women. It is fortunate that she has a supportive father who was willing to support and encourage her. Another terrific life story from Paolo!

[@lokococo806]

She needs to open a youtube account and do vlogs of her work. I'm also a carpenter here in the USA .

[@fjalls]

I love how stress-free and relaxed the environment is. But at the same time professional and disciplined

[@machinismus]

It's the way things should be!

[@VictorKyo]

Please don’t ever stop this series. It’s the best

[@Cali.fornia.k]

I really love this! Seeing a woman business owner with her team is awesome to see. Her story of facing adversity and coming out of the other side so successful is really empowering as well!

[@wompwompWomp1]

You can see how passionate Eri and her team are. I absolutely love that she is willing to help and support anyone who is trying to make it in that field. As someone who is trying to learn carpentry here in Canada this is really inspiring. Would love to follow more of Eri and her work especially to see the finish product of that restaurant. Thankyou for sharing this video!

[@2456tack]

What I like about Paulo san’s video is not only the each stories itself but reading the comments section as it gives me a different aspects of how ppl work in other countries and I can lean a lot from both video and comments.😊

[@monkey220ms]

Very cool how she paid for her team’s lunch, ate dinner with them, and also sat in the small fold out chair and let her workers sit in the actual chairs

[@TheLilFood]

Looks like a great company to work for with such a nice boss. Great video (as always) Paolo!

[@gschan]

One of the best "Day in the Life" so far, imho. Eri's work ethics and how she manages to balance being a boss, a co-worker, and a friend to her employees is admirable. And for being only 27yrs old, she's got a very bright future ahead of her. 💪👷‍♀️

[@ilkoallexandroff]

Man, your videos showing the life of different people really rock! Cheers!

[@YosafatNugraha]

May her business grows and only met with success after success. What an inspiration for young people.

[@angelyncortes8808]

after watching this, i suddenly got inspired. since i was a kid, i had a passion to wood crafting. something in me has just sparked after watching this. thank you. i would do this as a hobby

[@syedshabbarabbas526]

She is a great team leader setting perfect examples to lead his team, the way she loads and puts everything inside the vehicle, driving, and buying different stuff, she is a brilliant mentor and generous human being.

[@MrRamonLuiis]

There is something so endearing and aspirational about this particular episode that made my heart swell. Eri just has this cool, magnetic air about her that encourages oneself to dream big and aim for this goals that might seem out of reach. I LOVED this episode of 'Day In The Life', and I hope Eri, her teammates and her business continues to grow 💜

[@JackFrost05]

Japanese people are so selfless and caring. I’ve seen I can’t even tell you how many Day in a life of: and everyone is so joyous and responsible even with obstacles and past troubles

[@dannyguitardrums]

This episode really made me happy, I kind of wish you could do part 2 a while later just to see how they are doing? :)

[@Philippes_Blueprint]

They went out of business. That workspeed will ruin any company.

[@sammiller6631]

@@Philippes_Blueprint Prove it.

[@moses9426]

@@Philippes_Blueprint it's literally thriving tho.

[@billsgotmedointhis]

As a woman that has worked in the tool manufacturing field for a major US tool corporation, I appreciate these women so much. I understand the male-dominating field and have had many customers not want to speak to me because I'm a woman, only to find my male counterpart doesn't know the answer to their inquiry. I love these ladies passion and wish them well in the future!

[@jamesherman3750]

As someone who suffered extreme depression like Eri here, I'm so glad that she has been able to push past and live a good life. This is one of those rare stories where people win, rather than loose with depression. Thankyou Paolo for sharing.

[@suiyan6297]

Can you tell why she her teacher said she couldn't become nutritionist? I don't see a reason behind it...

[@chrisrios435]

Hang in there James, I’m in the same boat but I won’t give up, f that.

[@lionydea]

@@suiyan6297 in the video Paolo says that she suffers from atopy (the tendency to develop allergy antibodies in response to ordinary exposure to allergens sich as food or pollen. Source: Collins dictionary)

[@YennWeiiLim]

@@lionydea thanks. I was reading through the comments hoping to find someone to explain. Couldn't catch what Paolo said.

[@atilamatamoros7499]

Perhaps the most relevant aspect of the whole, is the joy, while doing tasks requiring, care, attention with expertise. Congratulations

[@4srg]

This one was really good! Love to see her running her own business, having fun, learning, teaching and at the same time fighting for women inclusion! Really inspirational, thanks as always Paolo. Huge hug from Spain!

[@Ferdomir]

As a construction worker myself (decorator/painter) I'd love to work together with this team ! They really do seem to have a genuine passion for their job which is an absolute must in the business! They remind me of my own coworker and boss it's so nice to see!

[@tdeo2141]

Hey there. Since you are in the industry, have you ever seen those running shoes with steel toes in America? Paolo asks us to comment on which equipment we wish we had that this store did. I've never seen those shows but I'm not in the industry, what do you think of them?

[@Ferdomir]

@@tdeo2141 well we have sneakers like that with steel tips here in belgium, they're quite comfy. Though i prefer my leather steel tipped shoes.

[@tdeo2141]

@@Ferdomir `thank you. I thought you were in the US or Canada. But I appreciate your comment. I contracted a carpenter and he had these slip-on steel toe shows that seemed very practical (so you don't have to tie the laces). One last thing; Eri commented that lumber has gone up in price in Japan - I think it is worldwide. The carpenter I contracted said the same thing (we are in Canada). It's so much more expensive now to do renovations. I bet prices are higher in Belgium too.

[@Ferdomir]

@@tdeo2141 Lumber and drywall here are up 30%-50% at minimum. Our paint prices have increased around 25%-60% , depending on the use.

[@tdeo2141]

@@Ferdomir that's about the same here. Plus a back log of other materials, need to wait weeks for stuff sometimes. Hope your business is still doing well despite this. Hey it was nice chatting with you. Take good care.

[@amigohamigavel340]

Thanks, Paolo! You don't know how eagerly we are waiting for day-in-a-life videos :). The culture, work ethic and process amazes me. These videos are not only entertaining but informative of Japanese culture and what we stand to gain from it. I hope you bring many more " day in a life videos "

[@cucobein]

How can this be so wholesome? Love every minute of it

[@skycakecrunch]

I love how the team is smiling so much throughout their day