Japanese Work Culture? My Boss Called Me Stupid (srs)

[@ChiefMeat]

I'm Japanese, just walking by. Thank you for your contribution to our (you and my) country. Sorry to hear about your boss being such a dick to you. We (Japanese in a traditional sense) used to be known for our politeness, humbleness, and hospitality. It's a shame how a non-Japan-born person like yourself had to expose such an embarrassment to the world to give us a hard lesson, and we should all thank you for that. I'm sure you know that many of us Japanese appreciate people coming here to learn about us, serve the community, and provide different insights. I hope we Japanese can remember to value honor and shame more, to retrieve our old reputation soon.

[@humcreeper]

Thank you for your inclusion

[@zombieRyuji]

Nah it’s just normal……and me personally it shows how common and normal problem can happened in every country(including Japan) and I hope this can solved soon(if not……well…….we know what to do)

[@ChiefMeat]

@@zombieRyuji If you think calling someone “retarded” at work is normal because it happens often or is common in the rest of the world, you’re highly intoxicated by typical Japanese collectivism mindset. If the majority is wrong, they’re still wrong. Tolerating such harassment is embarrassing, and those who don’t speak up about it, either.

[@Schmitt-]

Bad apples do not ruin the whole bunch as they say. You are in no way responsible for the unkind actions of another person in your country. All that matters is that we all together condemn this behavior and strive to be above it.

[@florentin4061]

Are you sure shame is the most effective motivator to adress bad behaviour?

[@Aeris_InJapan]

Working in Japan without having your own company or international company is hell.

[@nyarlatothep666]

This. Fuck that working 12h a day, 50 weeks a year for someone else. As much as I like Japan, I could never live there, nor would I want my kids to go through the Japanese education system.

[@qmt1610]

You can still be in a lot of good companies tho. Not saying this guy is wrong, he's completely right. But just remember there are good people in good company too. I'm a data scientist in a fintech company in Nagoya, it's a Japanese company. I go here through my gf cover since she is a 介護士 (kaigoshi). (You can bring 1 person who is close to you) It's a good company, high salary, lots of benefits, never say bad things, if i made mistakes they just figured out how to fix the problem. (which majority of them related to my clumsiness lol). No finger pointing, no whining, no b*tching, no anger. Tbf, i was scared of getting in a bad environment. But i would say, in tech, japanese culture is a lot, A LOT better than other working culture. If you're "low" level worker, salary man. I think you will find more evil companies. If you have high specialized skillsets, specializations, then you will be just fine. Lots of good companies wanna recruit you. I believe it's due to japan slow tech and stagnant tech industry. Software devs lacking, database very old, no data scientists nor analysts nor data engineers. If people wanna work in japan, i suggest IT comtor (communicator), basically business analyst with N2, explain the IT, tech dept to the business owners... 2nd choice is Bridge engineer (not literal bridge haha), it's like IT comtor but much more specialized and more difficult but pay a lot. I don't think these 2 jobs are out there in western countries, maybe they do but i have not heard of it till i came to Japan.

[@danielwildhaber9698]

I would never ever work for a Japanese company! I heard so many stories about the harsh working conditions, just disgusting! Hope that your KZbin channel is growing fast, so you can say goodbye to your boss!

[@mq-r3apz291]

What if you dont have a company nor work for a company. What if you're a small freelance carpenter or work in a small carpenter business?

[@yungslack7311]

@@mq-r3apz291then dont go japan Theres nothing there

[@kaynspace8683]

He’s mad because you height mog him

[@yungjamez312]

Hahahaha

[@lawrencfgsdfg]

5'11 and three quarters !

[@funkthat]

I've stood next to this foo. I'm 5'11 and 3/4. He is legit 6 foot exact

[@scintillam_dei]

Team Goliath, the loser.

[@markus-ks9sf]

Hating on people for a bodly characterist they have is literal eugenics though😂 If he was black would it be ok to call him a n☆☆a?

[@lj9981]

I've been living in Japan for almost a decade, and it’s not easy dealing with someone like that, but it’s good to know your coworkers stood up for you in the end. Even though you’re planning to leave, I hope you don’t lose touch with those who supported you. Having people like that in your corner can be valuable, not just now, but in the future too. Looking forward to your future content!

[@yungjamez312]

@@lj9981 wow! Thank you so much. Of course, I plan to maintain relationships with my very nice coworkers going forward

[@AlfredLow]

Especially when I got my heels on XD

[@kinnick5643]

​@@yungjamez312 5000! You can get you a C5 Corvette😮........oh, it's yen😑

[@Maxშემიწყალე]

The indirect and non-confrontational part of Japanese culture would drive me insane.

[@mokisan]

Ya that seems to much to me too

[@Flunk7]

I have that part of Asian culture too it's wasting so much of my precious time

[@yipperdeyip]

Yet when Dutch people do it you guys whine about how rude and offensive they are lmao Get a grip. It's their culture. They can do whatever they want

[@ShinmegamiPersona]

It’s an extreme. Not any better than the direct, abusive, and confrontational part of USA culture where you have no rights

[@mokisan]

@@yipperdeyip I actually like the Dutch directness! Its awesome 🙂

[@jeffrydiamond]

Giving you a pocari was him taking your side without verbalizing it. You know the culture. Stick around a while longer for him and your workmates.

[@snaifhassnan6348]

*pocari* ^🔍

[@Shitbird3249]

@@snaifhassnan6348 Dude Your the poki stick people.

[@clairruckman7674]

Agreed.

[@ntesla4714]

I'm Japanese but this is clearly an example of power harassment (パワハラ) so I'd report this incident to HR of your company or consult with some kind of external consultation desks (e.g.those provided by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare). Power harassment is more recognized by Japanese companies these days but I guess the situation might be worse in the retail or food industry. It's hard to determine whether this is a cultural issue or not when you're not from Japan, but that guy you mentioned is clearly a dick and even Japanese would feel the same. If I were you I’d just switch jobs, there's plenty out there.

[@AlanLin1995]

I really hope Japanese HR would stand behind foreign workers，cuz usually they don't

[@d42]

dude probably was hr lmao

[@Gripmagic]

​@@AlanLin1995They won't Japan understandably puts their own first

[@tormmac]

it happens in america too, i worked for an elderly restaraunt owner who dated a young women who i think had a thing for me, but i never realized it at the time, and how it manifested was the owner taking advantage of that fact i needed the job and insulted me alot

[@ShizuKanazawa]

well, im also from food industry in Estonia. And food industry is always toxic and full of stress, peeople can talk in good mood something and minute later they will insult and yell at eachother because someone did something wrong or is too slow. I hate food industry, i regret going 3 years in cooking school

[@JacobCritch]

Hey man, just letting you know, your video appeared right on my KZbin home page. The algorithm is in your favor. Keep pushing.

[@EingefrorenesEisen]

Same here.

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

"YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HOLD THE KNIFE" lmfaooo omg im in tears brooo holy crap

[@musicplaylist6909]

Lol theres always that one guy in the group proposing the most unhinged solutions 😂

[@yungjamez312]

@@musicplaylist6909hahaha exactly this guy 😂 I appreciate him for trying to ease the tension

[@DaviAreias]

If you think about it you can pretend you’re using the knife, and if the guy asks if you’re threatening him you just say “are you scared? Don’t worry i’m just doing my job” haha

[@asaltytrooper]

@@musicplaylist6909 fr Lmao

[@igodreamer7096]

Always good to have the Bankai ready, I guess HAHAHA

[@Beef_the_Student]

Man I got teary eyed when your boss gave you the sweet you like -- he was looking out for you in a subtle way

[@yungjamez312]

I did too ngl. I made sure to tell him how thankful I was for him afterward

[@xChimkin]

@@yungjamez312 lmao

[@shahaha]

i really hope this youtube stuff goes even bigger for you, SO YOU CAN LEAVE THIS RESTAURANT, guys keep showing daddy james love we gotta get him out the muddd😭🙏

[@yungjamez312]

Thank you always!

[@urban_video5949]

It will bro trust dis dude too funny to fail, I’m surprised he didn’t have more subs

[@lawrencfgsdfg]

i watched this shit start to finish, the retention gotta be good because its hitting peoples' pages

[@yungjamez312]

@@lawrencfgsdfg thank you guys!!

[@boysheartgirls]

Nah you fucking idiot. Japan is sick of foreigners especially social media personalities who think Japan is some sort of foreigner escapade that will get them $$$. Prime example of the white man exploiting other people's culture for their own gain. Get the fuck out. They have the right to be tired of your shit. I am tired, from a person in America watching KZbin, that all there is are travel channels trying to exploit shit from other countries. Fuck off.

[@proudhandsdrawing]

Hey there, I understand what you are going through. I actually got a visa as a manga assistant a while ago. My boss bullied me into hospital. Now I am doing Homeoffice but live with the embarrassment.Take care of yourself and stay out of trouble. Sending you love and energy….

[@minervaloves]

You shouldn’t be embarrassed 😢the bully is the one who should be embarrassed 😞

[@fullmindstorm]

Yeap, he burnt you with everyone. Now you have to hide until they forget about you. Your situation is very common, you're not alone.

[@drawingstuff6660]

What an ass, not your fault. Btw what manga are you drawing? How did you get a visa drawing manga? Amazing

[@l7l7l7l77]

TLDR dont mess with bacon in japan

[@l7l7l7l77]

Peak storytelling bro keep it up

[@apple137]

Unc might just be racist 🙏😭

[@petergabinete9710]

Japanese uncle ruckus.

[@Jaexvan]

Xenophobic*

[@yoh8238]

​@@Jaexvan Everyone else: Racism 😀 Japan: Xenophobic 😊

[@Katetengen]

@@JaexvanA combination of both

[@danielwutfisho]

Those old asian men are just miserable low lifes

[@brodyforet]

It’s cool that your coworkers were so supportive of you. It seems that no matter where you go in life there will always be that one miserable person trying to drag you down with them. Great videos man, it’s cool to see the cultural differences compared to here in America. Thank you for sharing your stories

[@Stedman75]

"We've got your back... quietly... in the shadows... where nobody can see... especially that guy"

[@ASKE8893]

The same happened to me. I think it is very common in Japan. I was a part-time employee, and the asshole was a full-time employee. He ruined my promotion, he convinced the cheft that I would leave the restaurant, and it was not worth it to train me, so I stopped my training, and I became his toy. He would wait for me everyday and gave me tasks I didn't know how to do, so he could call me stupid. It so hard to restrain oneself from slapping the shit out of them. The second job, the boss was forgetful, and he would always blame his faults. That hierarchy is sickening.

[@johnrobert6794]

man imma be fr i never comment but dawg, youre you, like what others have expectations or realities of what you should and shouldnt be. why youre like you are or how you should be, they arent you nor do they live for you, so it gets to a point where you just gotta not take shit, you have free will, live for yourself and stop letting others dictate your choices goals or aspirations man fuck em dont let ppl control you they just lil bitches honestly♥

[@CNCTech-rh1ws]

Why restrain yourself? That only leads to sickness if you dont express yourself.

[@あうえ-e5j]

あなたが無能なだけでは？

[@realmach5]

Boss be watching Gordon Ramsey at night to try to relate with his gaijin employee. Be glad he didn't call you an idiot sandwich.

[@derhard706]

haha, I know that reference!

[@FreyaNoTameNi]

or "kys" like he said lol

[@krockettz3231]

Really appreciate you sharing your daily struggles with us. Been hating my job too, trying to stay positive and remind myself there’s always other options and nothing has to be permanent. It’s good to take risks. Nice to know even across the world someone is going through the same thing. Good luck man, you got this. Look forward to the next, your content is great 🫡

[@yungjamez312]

Yes sir. We always have options. Don’t become stuck

[@comma2482]

"We've got your back", say the people that gave zero pushback to the guy while he was treating you this way. They only started "having your back" when you started talking about leaving. Well done being an adult in that situation, shortie has a lot to learn from you. Good luck with your channel, you seem like a great guy!

[@FidWusft-ey4gn]

It's Japan bro. They aren't going to do an about face on thousands of years of culture OR push back against a superior because one foreign guy feels bad. It sucks but thems the breaks.

[@realmach5]

Tell me you've never lived in Japan without telling me you've never lived in Japan.

[@yungjamez312]

You’re right! I had that same thought

[@yungjamez312]

Exactly

[@KimTrung-jp3jv]

@@yungjamez312 you should KUBI

[@bluzytrix]

パワーハラスメントaka パワハラ Nothing like old fashioned power harassment at the workplace. Especially by someone who is half your size and twice your age

[@yungjamez312]

Exactly this!

[@user-hr8gr7qf5s]

Your co-workers got your back in the only way they can in their culture. What this dude is trying to do is get you to quit, its most likely his goal man. Just keep doing you and ignore the guy. There'll be plenty more like him in life, and you'll experience more, trust me. The only true way to get back at him is simply not letting him get to you, it shows your discipline, the very thing this guy is trying to break, so I'd stay working there for the time being.

[@Altair4611]

that seems incredibly backwards

[@hotrod3395]

That’s the thing, though. I’m clearheaded enough to recognize his intent to push me to quit, but the second I decide to indulge him and choose to quit, all the gloves are coming off. I would reveal him to be the tiny little pissant he is, in front of every worker in that place.

[@Solus749]

@@Altair4611 not really japan have a lifetime emplyment culture so fireing someone ( unless shit happends ) is considered to lose face. So rather than fireing someone you have people trying to make them quit instead. Why the boss wants him gone who knows but that is how it works

[@Altair4611]

@@Solus749 it's still backwards? The "I'll show you!" mentality does not belong in this situation because by refusing to quit you are benefiting the one who is oppressing you..? you aren't sticking it to them at all, It makes no sense

[@Solus749]

@@Altair4611 they do it specificly to not lose face firing someone, you are supposed to "get it" and just quit yourself.

[@Clembo]

A lot of people walking around this world, unsmacked.

[@Wholelottaorange]

Fr if he did this anywhere outside of Japan he would’ve been put to sleep

[@nicolasvenezuelaverde1184]

Like westerners

[@BonVoyage861]

​@@nicolasvenezuelaverde1184Especially Venezuelans. Have you seen your behaviour?

[@BonVoyage861]

​@@nicolasvenezuelaverde1184Zpicz behave like animals

[@hypixelbedwarss5]

@@Wholelottaorange caveman mentality, imagine being controlled by your emotions lmao

[@wizeller5040]

I had a colleague like this, she was rude to me for no reason, no matter how kind I was she didn’t change. I get along well with everyone else. She was rude to others colleagues too, even customers. I too was getting physically angry. I used to think ‘oh she is here just like 2 times a week I can handle this one rude idiot, but the thing is 2 negative days out of 5, makes life go from barely ok to literal hell. I should have quit right away. I had planned to work there for a year and I did, but I should have quit right away.

[@yungjamez312]

Pretty much my exact thoughts

[@wetnoodlex]

I feel like the way the culture is, old heads take the submission as a sign that you're a pushover and can be abused further. For the most part, it's true, people have to be, but sometimes, you gotta push back. As an American, people talk shit, I gotta defend myself, but that's career and social suicide there.

[@arman_llc624]

If you love your job and your other colleagues then do not quit your job for this rude person. Confront her directly about her behaviour if she still doesn’t straighten her act then talk to H.R.

[@wizeller5040]

@@arman_llc624 That could work. The problem is when that person is fucking crazy, you can't argue with idiots and since you didn't confront their behavior the first or first few times it's kind of like you have indirectly said "this is ok" and they will use that against you. Additionally they might lie about things and speak badly about you like how my crazy coworker did.

[@Ki11er_B]

I was born in Japan, but someone who's half, the horror I had with these old timers out there is just unreal. Glad I had to move out for family reasons but I missed my friends/classmates who were nothing but good to me tho. Now I live in NA it's almost similar but a bunch of Karens and Darens 😭😭😭

[@beato1733]

I’ve never heard of Daren’s I’m definitely using that from now on 😂 I work in a pharmacy and I definitely deal with the Karen’s a lot lol I’m happy I have a name for their annoying husbands too haha

[@shaverred1030]

This might actually be the start of an Anime arc where you have to wax on and wax off but with bacon. Bro I think you might get to pilot a mech after being called a tard. Trust the plan.

[@failorrise7093]

This was legit hilarious. Nicely done 🎉

[@BE9lNE]

Japanese bacon taste like shit too

[@echoeversky]

***Truck-kun boss music intensifies***

[@DonnyDynamic]

Gold!

[@anthony7960]

Nah dude your coworkers are real ones 🙏😭 so cool

[@yungjamez312]

Agreed. That’s gonna make it hard to quit.. but it must be done

[@Wimplo86]

Oooo the classic “guy from HQ/corporate”! They always like to go on power trips for some reason. Reminds me of when I used to work for Pizza Hut. Great job on how you handled it!

[@Your96kidz]

Listening to your stories making my depression worsen but weirdly enough there's a calm bliss after watching your this particular video.... STAY STRONG Yungjamez and always remember you are love by many out there for your bravery and exposed this toxicness of race/work culture and etc.... I hope your voice can reach out to those who struggles at work culture and to finally just put into final STOP AND NO.

[@johngreen2483]

Big risks give greater rewards James, I have no doubt that you can “blow” on KZbin, your content is niche and it’s authentic my guy. Nothing as great as what you’re trying to achieve comes easy but like we’ve all seen your content is actually great and is entering other circles and gaining more subs as we speak, just keep doing what you’re doing and get more vids out there. We as the Yungjamez community are always here to like and see your unique perspective on anything. Just do you & have faith brother💯

[@TheBenFranklinEffect]

The only way I would consider living in Japan is starting my own business. That protects you from a lot of drama, discrimination at work. I am in the process of creating an online business right now as well. Honestly though, Very impressed you made the move to Japan, not easy.

[@meejmuas8686]

For a business, maybe look into an English speaking tourist company. Tourism in Japan is at an all time high but having fluent english speaking tour guides is nice. Especially ones that know hidden gems of Japan that mainstream tourist spots may ignore

[@operati0n]

the mog was too brutal for him to handle

[@TheBasara555]

Reminds me of my time working in a hotel restaurant in Hokkaido. There was an aged veteran chef in the kitchen who is known for his outbursts by literally everyone working there, and apparently also has some disdain for foreigners. Me, being one of the few gaijin staffs being assigned to that place, of course have to deal with him when our shifts aligned and the overall experience is just similar to your story.

[@robashley2860]

Ive only reached half way through the video. However, I will say that toxic people like that eventually sink themselves via their own actions. You not reacting to his bad behavior is EXACTLY how you should have done things. Let this man ruin his own situation and you watch it from afar.

[@lullemans72]

i really like the way james goes about life. i'm way older than him (37) and have been in japan for way longer than him (15 years), but i've always noticed from his first couple of videos that he takes everything in his stride, learns and adapts. and he's a very good story teller. with enough time. i'm confident he will do well in life.

[@7RIBE]

Id be an asshole too if I was only 5 foot tall😭 Edit: I’m saying me personally, I would be an asshole if I were that height. Thought that was self explanatory, but reading comprehension and common sense is a luxury nowadays😂

[@Hay8137g]

That’s size discrimination

[@newleafoverit]

By this definition a lot of asia would be assholes including me😭

[@Nabee_H]

@@Hay8137g nah my short homies a hater and he knows, literally argues that cuz hes short he can hate

[@fraggo13]

Napoleon Complex is really a thing

[@problematic3255]

You have lack of character then

[@Tetrahedr0l]

That’s so nice all of your coworkers comforted you afterwards. That gave me faith in humanity. Hopefully you guys can still be good friends after you leave.

[@abdullahmartin3713]

Thanks for this James. I just came from the dentist realizing I have to work for 3 months just to afford the procedures. I'm going to push towards a life where I'm not stressed about caring for my body.I needed this.😊

[@woskiz9878]

Ay man, hate spreads hate unless you let positivity come out of it.. good on you yungjames love your vids, this video had a great message.

[@MobscastBlackOut]

Kancho to insert dominance

[@mike6888]

If you live in Japan #1 rule is you can never stoop to their level.

[@MeizarFarizky]

The word is not insert but asser-- oh wait never mind 😂

[@ramens]

15:18 ur awesome dude 😭

[@DiamondFist320]

No cap i appreciate your message and journey it kinda inspires me to find a better life for myself

[@TrashTierStellaris]

Goodluck bro You seem chill and genuine. Do what’s best for you. Hope it improves.

[@brendan3461]

This reminds me of my time in Korea. Some leadership we had in a christian English school doing something bat shit crazy and then when i brought it up to my close Korean co workers they acted confused like it was normal. It felt like they didnt even have the compacity to question their leaders. It was a culture shock for sure.

[@yungjamez312]

Exactly

[@Ponduthefoo]

Hey yo keep going bro. You have a spark that you don’t need to let die out yet. Give yourself some credit. You’ve already made it this far.

[@david.the.disaster]

I like to listen to your videos while I make breakfast every morning. Looking forward to more content from you since I’ve run out of your older videos to watch. Keep it up James

[@coinbird1]

Thanks for the story! I've experienced similar situations while working as a salaryman in Japan. Unfortunately some people are like this and you can't change them but luckily society is changing and these people are on their way out. Karma will take care of that guy!

[@DaRsOwMaN9]

Love your attitude and how you view yourself brother! Just randomly came across the video and watched the whole thing. I hope you get everything you are striving for my man! Keep it up!

[@hl3508]

Bro idk why i felt this shit on a spiritual level. I worked as a front desk manager at a cheap motel. Dude. DUDE. the fucking ANIMALS i had to deal with. By the time i quit the cops were already on a first name basis with me because of how much I called them. The job was very isolating since it was just me. Some days it was like free money other days it was hell. Its one thing to have bad customers but having bad coworkers is something else. WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE SAME TEAM JACKASS!!! anyways working shit jobs sucks but the people can make it tolerable.

[@werthersoriginal]

I would get your boss a gift. It shows that you understand he's in a difficult position because he's stuck between looking out for you and the traditional Japanese hierarchy.

[@InfiniteDeckhand]

Having to live up to expectations is no excuse to be a dick to those under you.

[@DerusGrindz]

​@@InfiniteDeckhanddepends on the culture. Some use shame as a motivator. It's something Americans used to do as well.

[@ripp3rjak934]

​@@DerusGrindz Can we stop saying CULTURE for a way to excuse their behaviour cause it's CULTURE. Like that's such a cop out. The reality is that there's assholes and they were allowed to flourish in a working setting. Giving them power was just a bad move. Especially that boss.

[@inkchariot6147]

Or the boss could NOT be an asshole to the people who keep his business running.

[@DerusGrindz]

@@inkchariot6147 They're replaceable, no one in corporate gives a fuck about that. Completely different frame of business, especially with corporate power trips on those underneath them. Not advocating for bad behavior on your lesser, but thats just the reality. Dude could also just be prejudice towards Americans. Best you can do is report him every time and hope he gets enough dings on his record to get fired.

[@jakehughes5155]

Think you’re handling the situation really well and on top of that posting the details of the interactions in Japanese. Astoundingly valuable to hear studying in NJ. Good luck!

[@jbkhan1135]

I don't think you should quit, man. Having coworkers and a boss who cares about you like that is something rare in this world. I'd say stick around for a bit before you make any permanent decisions.

[@samsai1761]

At the end of the day it's his decision. I know work culture is different and having a job is a second family, but that's a terrible way to live especially if it's a bad place to work. If he's miserable working there, he should quit and take a risk.

[@liukang85]

1:45 dude what 😂😂

[@KenjaTimu]

Girls have no idea what 6 feet looks like. They think 5'9 is 6'.

[@ohbrettski]

pause

[@davieee1168]

Human life is weird that way, difficulties make us bond together and get closer. Usually people who are best friends used to be enemies.

[@imoeazy]

Lol.😂

[@bobbywhite5319]

Oh hell no, bury your enemies

[@papasmoke89]

Be strong man, there will be one of them at every job you go to. It's just the nature of the beast when you have that many people in a small place you're bound to get the coworker that doesn't like you. Just keep your head up bro. Shit will get better.

[@徳重久遠]

I’m Japanese.it happens everywhere in gastro in Japan. I used to work at restaurants and there would always be these kind of Senpai dudes that contact harass me with insulting words. And I would have to pretend as cute こうはい that always flirts to him(ぺこぺこ) super stressful that made me almost depression. You should always avoid restaurants job these are the worst jobs only uneducated people works at.

[@nostamagic8800]

I have to バイト there, I'm a little afraid now

[@徳重久遠]

@@nostamagic8800 if you wanna wort in gastro, work at international companies. But it also depends, hope you’re new workplace gonna be nice place.

[@nothanks8128]

@@nostamagic8800 not all are like this, but as always hope for the best prepare for the worst

[@snaifhassnan6348]

@@nostamagic8800what does this kanji translate to?

[@dmaifred]

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend"

[@Teferi-fs6zj]

Glad you quit that job James. You deserve better than that shit

[@yungjamez312]

Thank you king!

[@wcurtis101]

Praying for your success, brother 🙏

[@mojoejojo6675]

Haha your resolve resonates. My outcome differs where the person causing me grief.. I'm their boss now. I treat them professionally and am aware they shit talk behind my back.

[@hanshofer9458]

2:01 Bro went full Anime main character XD

[@AegisEdge]

yknow that's just typical Japan and not anime?

[@rzt430]

bro stop being terminally online. please. painfully cringe

[@rnjebus5074]

I'm sorry this happened to you and it sucks but I cannot get over how your impression of the 5' gorilla sounds like a Japanese Muscle Man from Regular Show

[@thebelmont1995]

Its the same thing here. My restaurant boss just yells at me. And calls me dumb too. Its normal. Its shouldn't be. But it is.

[@jenpachi2408]

Great video and the message at the end is golden, everything you want is locked behind fear just have to have the courage to reach out for it.

[@sully1721]

your japanese always surprises me for some reason, it definitely seems like you worked hard to get to the point you're at

[@5thBuddha]

Sik and glad you can vent stay, the most professional man you are, no cherry papa, goodgame

[@corv0x04]

This sort of thing has happened to me for 2 years straight with a teacher of mine. He treated me unfairly regardless of what I did, even though I was top of my class. This is just a stereotype and it is unfortunate that you had to experience it, especially as a foreigner.

[@Bev4Drawing]

This sounds like an insecure boss who just wants to cause problems (could also be xenophobic). He just wants to put you in a position where you have to grovel to him so he can feel powerful. He's insecure and narcissistic.

[@StefTechSurfer]

Lol happened to me as well in Australia but with an Indian micromanagement boss. She literally asked me if I was a baby over Zoom.

[@yungjamez312]

Micromanagement! Exactly! I feel you

[@inkchariot6147]

I find it funny that an Indian called you a baby, yet they shit everywhere. No joke, they even made a public service campaign to get people to stop shitting everywhere, it's called "Poo 2 Loo"

[@knyghtmordhaus9170]

I hope this video blows up so the word gets out to other good foreigner YT channels because I can see that you are someone who respects the country, has a strong work ethic and can get along with people well, Watching you collab with them would rock and would be a really big step to taking your channel forward

[@Kstylejourney]

Awesome video brother, happy to hear about your next endeavors. 🙏🏻

[@yungjamez312]

Thanks bro!

[@chris_vp]

dont quit after them saying all that. they will just think they made a wrong move XD

[@1MoreTurn]

These people are miserable in their lives and take it out on other people. Have a similar guy at work.

[@afujimoto3843]

Sounds like typical power harassment. Respect for hierarchy and seniority is drilled into us (Japanese) from such a young age that the only ones who question it are those of us who have spent ample time outside of Japan. You definitely have the right mind set about not focusing on trying to change how people act. Just know that you did nothing wrong and don't let that asshole control how you act. He's probably miserable about his life, and probably hates the fact that you still have your entire life ahead of you.

[@FirepowerFantasy]

Good on you for living your best life, regardless of risk. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@PabloGonzalez-oq8xf]

Plot twist.... undercover boss Japan. Wake up.

[@cetrastrife7076]

thank you for sharing this with the internet, its nice to see someone just be human

[@zecollecter8747]

It's all about reading between the lines here. And the ijime is real. Miserable people make people miserable. Also, no one stands up for anything here. No one wants to be a target. Don't quit. All your new friends at work will suffer because their workload will increase. Japan life is gaman and taking care of the group.

[@marcogawa]

Great video bro! Remember: Envy and jealousy. That’s it man. Don’t quit bro! You’re better than that @… but if this “individual” as pushed you to pursue your real goals, go for it man!

[@johnreeves3876]

I disagree with a few things here. It bugs me when people say that they are just words and they don't matter. Then in the same breath they say that you should treat everyone with respect. If the words don't matter then there is nothing wrong with using them anyway you like and we both know that is wrong. The other thing is when people focus on themselves for the solution to the problem, "oh you can't control people". This is a victim mentality that only lets people get away with abuse. The solution is not building up your walls to the abuse, it is punishing it quickly and fairly. Your way of thinking is ingrained in us as children when we are dependent on others and if you noticed when you showed you were not dependent on the job and would not take the abuse the issue started being solved, all be it you used your boss as the solution rather than yourself as your co-workers agreed that you should have just stood up for yourself on the spot.

[@fester5893]

I lived in Japan for 8 years. I was translating so I mainly worked on my own but also taught English before that. I dealt with a couple doozies in that industry but they were ironically fellow Canadians. I think you were likely dealing with some napoleon complex Japanese style. The whole senpai kohai system is very hard to navigate. I did my best with it but never forced it. I usually always spoke casual Japanese to older homies and only used it with ppl I didn’t know and my parents in law 😅. Keep your head up dawg… hearing the train in the background makes me feel so nostalgic. I’ll tell you one thing.. no matter how well you speak Japanese or try to assimilate to their culture you will always be the foreigner. But use that to your advantage if you know what I mean 🎉

[@yungjamez312]

That’s so true. “The whole sempai kohai thing”, it’s funny because Ive explained to my Japanese friends before that we don’t really do the “above person below person” thing and they always say “well you treat your bosses differently than you treat new people right??!” And it’s like yeah maybe?? But the OBSESSION with everyone constantly asking who’s older, who is in the higher position, who has worked here longer etc is sooooo draining

[@fester5893]

@@yungjamez312oh dude. I really struggled with it. And they abuse that system too. Bullying is very prevalent. I’d often just feign ignorance when I wasn’t feeling like speaking keigo. Or id sometimes use half keigo そうっすね。　‘大丈夫っす’とか。。。笑。 that was undoubtedly the hardest part about living there. No question. But I worked my way around it.

[@yungjamez312]

@@fester5893 agree 10000% I love japan but this aspect of the culture seriously bothers me. Even in America, I can’t stand when people think they’re above others. In japan, it’s ingrained in every interaction

[@NDE108]

People acting like this is just a Japan thing have never worked a day in their life. Bullying happens in ALL JOBS EVERYWHERE. You gotta learn to roll with the punches. I work in healthcare with a fuckton of hormonal nurses who lash out for zero reason and boss me around even though I don't work under them: this taught me to adapt and become stronger. I didn't cower and run. As for James, do what you feel is right, stay stoic, let this incident be a catalyst for the next phase.

[@SuperBettyxoxo]

No one is acting like that. It's different because the culture is different and how you're supposed to handle things which is what the video touches on. It's not necessary to be "what about America!?" Japanese work culture is different. It's ok that we talk about that and not deflect.

[@sagasaga64]

Every man needs some brothers like the ones who invited you to dinner after what happened, it really shows how these guys really care for you

[@dailyui636]

When I was promoted to store manager, I hired my roommate as part of the team. However, I became overly critical and impatient with him due to his frequent mistakes, thinking that pushing harder would help him learn faster (was rude to him to many a times). This approach not only affected our working relationship but also created tension within the team, eventually leading to concerns being raised with HR and eventually got laid off from the company. This experience was a wake-up call about the importance of kindness and empathy in leadership. I realized that patience, constructive feedback, and understanding are far more effective than criticism in helping others improve and maintaining team morale. Moving forward, I am committed to fostering a positive and respectful work environment while supporting my team’s growth. In contrast, I had an amazing camaraderie with a former coworker who recommended me and trained me for my next role. "Always remember that the toes you step on today could be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow." - Tony Reeves

[@InternationalBusinessGeography]

My 26 yo son joined the US Coast Guard right out of HS and friggin loves it -- you so remind me of him (and me at your age too) -- you seem like a good candidate

[@msxbrc]

Always stand your ground against work bullies, not just against you, but to protect other staff. Most people fear losing their job or to be physically hurt especially women if the bully is a big man. (which they often are) There are a lot of trauma and stress coming out of this, it's really not good for those victims. If you are the big dude take on yourself to step in. The truth is that most of those assholes are autovalidated in their behavior when nobody talks back, it works so they continue. I have seen it many time. I had never any tolerence for that, and I have a short fuse for bullshit, and I guarantee you one thing is that those people never had to deal with consequences of those provocations, clearly do them a reality check of what's gonna happen and they will shut the fuck forever. The laws and culture is a big issues, I'm not sure about Japan considering their respect of the hierarchy, but at least in Western Europe and the North America the laws protect you from harassment and the company HR knows this and the legal consequences. So here at least always report the issues to your Management/HR or tell them the judge gonna take charge of it if they don't. Otherwise, if you are a big guy like me, step in their face, remember them that when you step outside the profesional field into the personal, the consequences can be physically real... and very bery bad.. for them. They become very quiet usually after it.

[@scotth7276]

I recently moved to Nara and am going through cultural adjustment. I’m quite a bit older than you and don’t need the work so kudos to you for your restraint 👏🏼

[@Liam-lv7iv]

gotta get that ion water. It's the same thing but only 1/3 of the sugar

[@yungjamez312]

Ye that’s my preference

[@Bob1332s]

Same it’s like a more refreshing procari

[@dadquality]

I would have been like. "Yeah bro. I'm a weird head guy. I thought we should give our customers the best things available. But you're completely right here, they don't care about the misshapen trimmings. Where else can I improve, oh great frugal one?" Or something like that. Really laying on the respect and honorifics.

[@VulkanHunter]

Your videos have been such a good insight into the mindset people should have whenever you are going through it, getting where you want to be. Especially coming from the videos about learning and going to school in Japan to achieve the goals you want. If I had one question for you, which I hope you make a video on it, is what are your plans after school? How do you plan on staying in Japan? Are you going to end up just banking on a Work visa and continuing doing KZbin? Reason I ask is because your videos lead me to believe I am in a similar situation as I am planning on going to language school in 2026 but I am lacking the degree, yet my resume is pretty loaded in tech so lol. Great stuff Jamez keep it up brother.

[@yungjamez312]

@@VulkanHunter thanks for the support!

[@yungjamez312]

@@VulkanHunter not sure that I will stay in japan! I have a fair amount of money saved up for now, but once I graduate I’ll search for some jobs and decide where I want to live. I can work in various places with my degree. We will just see what is available to me

[@VulkanHunter]

@@yungjamez312 Thanks for getting back to me man! I love the stuff, keep it up brother!

[@thefray123]

"YOOO do you still have 11 Rolls Royces at your place??" Shit had me dying. Man you could totally make some workout programs for the other bros on here and give them some weekly coaching consultation or something!

[@1994freeway]

10:21 stoicism is strong in this one. Keep on training that, you're doing fine.

[@nytewolf1711]

The love and support from your other coworkers is reason enough to stay. I would not leave.

[@godsick]

Don’t quit your job yet man, think about it, give yourself a month, emotions change, use it in your favor. Build some resilience, save some money, play safe for a little bit, treat yourself somehow, cope with it, you’ll be alright, but don’t be impulsive about it, do it with a completely chill head, everyone around you will appreciate it.

[@astro54541]

Just found you bro…. Loved the vid, Shoutout from Texas. Subbed ✊

[@xClyptox]

haha Had this happen in America too - fkn left that job so quick, came close to losing my shit but knew it would be lose lose on my end.

[@dazednconfused31337]

Maybe someone could design you an "Asshole Boss" t-shirt in the style of Street Fighter as channel merch. Guile Vs Blanka, and you're holding his severed head on a platter in a waiter's uniform.

[@purplesauce827]

good luck, lookingforward to watching you grow

[@LuciousRokuX3]

To whoever is commenting, this isn't your country, was it nice, NO, was it right, NO, however, this is still our culture, I am glad he stood his ground and did the right thing which was to leave and try something better elsewhere, I am half Japanese myself and I left Japan when I was 19 cause I did not want to put up with the work culture in Japan, 14 years later I live in the UK where I put up with their culture, it's a question of common sense and respect, good luck to the guy in the video.....

[@kyberite]

nice, another enabler, good on you mate, you're probably a perpatrator too

[@benny_dryl]

​@@kyberite I think you misunderstood what he was saying

[@kyberite]

​@@benny_dryl Misunderstood what? That they condone bad and repuslive, unchecked behavior? Read between the lines. Saying it's a Japanese thing is messed up and ignorant. Same things happen everywhere else beacuse bullies are everywhere. They aren't more special than the rest. Trying to say it's a cultural thing doesn't explain, excuse or help anyone move forward. The reason we don't live in caves anymore is because we've figured out better ways to do things. It's called progress, evolution, growing up. And to get to that destination, a lot of the time one has to go against the grain. The persone above basically said "don't go against the grain, pretend like it doesn't exist" Good job, problem solved genius

[@BonVoyage861]

I'm from the UK. If I bully you I will just say "it's my culture, bro". Fck out of here with that nonsense.

[@TheWolf-xe2kz]

So he should just suck dicks in Japan,or maybe he can deglaze balls a little bit.Your culture is why you are dissapearing as a nation. If it is such a great fucking thing, you wouldnt be living in London. You are jacking it in London and preaching to him half a world away. I disagree,you got yourself a debate.