I've always felt uncomfortable with the way of working in one place for long hours. That's why I chose a juggling style, changing locations every 2 to 3 hours. Not overdoing it, not dragging it out. This is the story of how I found a way to continue working that protects my physical and mental health.
Q&A Interview
Please tell us about your current work style.
I'm doing triple work: office work, part-time inspection work at a factory, and on-call staff for vacation rentals. I'm juggling three jobs. Three of them.
Please tell us about the content of your on-call work.
Well, I get calls about things like missing toilet paper or a breaker that won't turn on, and since the head office is far away and I'm closer to the location, I go there to fix the breaker or buy toilet paper. That's basically it. But even for that, I get paid.
What kind of work do you do at the factory?
From 6:30, I inspect cups that have been washed at noon and dried with a fan. There are hundreds, maybe up to a thousand, and I just keep checking them, packing about 15 into a bag, and then putting them into a box to be sent back. There's one or two people who transport them, so I just hand them over to them. That's what I do.
About full-time work
For full-time, like from 8 to 5, right? I'm not really comfortable with the idea of being there for long hours, the feeling of working for a long time.
Memorable experiences from on-call work
There's nothing memorable. The first time I went, it was like a test to see how quickly I could get there, and that's the only time I went. So, no impressions.
Your work style stance
I think it's fine as long as I can work safely without overdoing it. If I force myself to cram work or part-time jobs, I might collapse or not want to go, so if that doesn't happen, I think it's fine to work peacefully, enjoy, and work safely.
What work means to you
I think work is about earning money in a way that doesn't make you hate it and can last as long as possible. I haven't really thought about it much, though.
The proportion of money
After all, you need money to pay for everything, like taking the train or buying food, so I think it accounts for about 60 to 70%. If you don't earn money, you can't do anything.
Do you think about work at home?
When I work at a convenience store, I often think about things like 'I was told this' or 'This happened today' or 'I might have made a mistake', so I do think about it.
Is money the center of work?
It's not a part, you have to earn money to live, but I don't think it's the center, somehow.
Would you quit your job if you won the lottery?
If I really won the lottery, like winning hundreds of millions, I would probably quit. If I really loved that job, had good relationships, and it was almost like a hobby, I might keep working. But probably not now.
The trick to continuing multiple jobs at the same time
I think what suits you best is the most important. The number of people you interact with, the content of the work, and the time vary from person to person, but for me, early mornings and 6 or 7 hours are tough, but 2 or 3 hours are fine. So, I think it's about finding a work style that suits you.
To those looking for a job that suits them
I think it's important to consider your physical condition and mental health. If you don't feel like you want to do it or continue it, nothing will start, and you won't be able to keep it up. I think even daily pay jobs are fine.