Recruiter in my late 20s in Tokyo. Recruitment has some incredible earning potential which can help secure a very stable future and great life in Japan. However, the industry is known for burnout which I'm starting to feel myself, and I'm wondering I I should be putting my hunger years into building my career, or following my goal to be an entrepreneur?
I know there's probably many in this sub that initially came to Japan working normally and later transitioned into being self employed, so if you have any advice to share to your younger self regarding work vs business in Japan, it would be a great help. Also would be great to hear from ex-recruiters in Tokyo and what you moved to after recruitment.
For context, I'd like to start a business that helps foreigners in Jaan, either in terms of career coaching (interview prep, resume writing, moving from teaching into another career), or something similar that could really improve the quality of life for foreigners in Japan.
Right now I dont have any house/family, so now seems like the best time to go all in on my business goals. One thing people have said is that if I continue recruitment into my 30's then it could be very lucrative. Like many others im just feeling burned out in this industry and wondering what I can do.
TLDR: Young guy at a cross roads to either continue recruitment career or transition into being an entrepreneur helping foreigners in Japan.
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