From: Voices of Vietnamese Workers in Japan: Content Analysis Using Free-Text Responses
| n ( = %) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 18-20 | 4 |
| 21-25 | 31 | |
| 26-30 | 34 | |
| 31-35 | 20 | |
| 36-40 | 6 | |
| Sex | Male | 48 |
| Female | 49 | |
| Other (including no response) | 3 | |
| Status of residence | Permanent resident | 3 |
| Long-term resident | 0 | |
| Spouse or child of Japanese national or permanent resident | 2 | |
| Technical intern training (TIT) | 39 | |
| Specified skilled worker | 13 | |
| Student | 6 | |
| Highly skilled professional | 1 | |
| Engineer/specialist in humanities /international services (ESI) | 26 | |
| Nursing care | 5 | |
| Designated activities | 2 | |
| Dependent | 3 | |
| Field of work | Plant other than food plant | 25 |
| Construction | 10 | |
| Medical/nursing care | 16 | |
| Food plant | 7 | |
| Computer engineer/IT | 6 | |
| Restaurants, food service | 6 | |
| Research/education | 3 | |
| Accommodation, hotel | 1 | |
| Sales, store, supermarket | 2 | |
| Cleaning | 2 | |
| Other | 22 |
From: Voices of Vietnamese Workers in Japan: Content Analysis Using Free-Text Responses
| 1. Satisfaction with work |
| (1) Gained valuable learning experiences |
| (2) Work is comfortable relative to income |
| (3) Individual employees fulfill their responsibilities |
| (4) Work contributes to society |
| 2. Adequate salary and rewards |
| (5) Receiving appropriate compensation |
| (6) Being able to send remittances to family |
| 3. A Conducive working environment |
| (7) Work is supported by equipment |
| (8) The environment is safe and clean |
| 4. Good interpersonal relationships and communication in the workplace |
| (9) Colleagues willingly offer support |
| (10) Not subjected to unfair treatment |
| (11) Colleagues show mutual care and consideration |
| (12) Having someone to consult with |
| (13) Overcoming cultural differences. |
| 5. Positive impacts on personal life |
| (14) Enjoying recreational activities with colleagues to relieve stress |
| 6. Miscellaneous |
| (15) The employer complies with labor laws |
From: Voices of Vietnamese Workers in Japan: Content Analysis Using Free-Text Responses
| 1. Challenges and dissatisfaction with work |
| (1) Being assigned work unfairly |
| (2) Work is overly demanding |
| (3) Frequent exposure to work pressure |
| (4) Job duties differ from expectations |
| (5) Mechanical and inflexible work methods |
| (6) Limited work assignment |
| (7) Unsafe working conditions |
| 2. Insufficient salary and rewards |
| (8) Low wages |
| (9) Unpaid or insufficient wages |
| (10) Wage disparities in the workplace |
| (11) Inability to save due to Japan’s economic downturn |
| (12) Lack of access to welfare benefits |
| (13) Exclusion from shifts with better pay |
| (14) No salary increases |
| 3. Inadequate rest |
| (15) Forced to work overtime |
| (16) Poor management of break times |
| (17) Unable to rest despite illness or fatigue |
| (18) Long working hours |
| (19) Insufficient personal time due to busy schedules |
| 4. Difficulties with workplace relationships and communication |
| (20) Being treated unfairly due to being Vietnamese or a foreigner |
| (21) Lack of respect for one’s presence or opinions |
| (22) Challenges in communication and relationship-building due to language and cultural differences |
| (23) Mismatched dynamics with supervisors |
| (24) Experiencing violence |
| (25) Witnessing unfair treatment of others |
| 5. Negative impact on private life |
| (26) Insufficient private time due to being busy |
| (27) Loss of personal freedom and privacy |
| 6. Miscellaneous |
| (28) Lack of support or appropriate assistance in situations requiring help |
From: Voices of Vietnamese Workers in Japan: Content Analysis Using Free-Text Responses
| Negative experience | Student | TIT | Specified skilled worker | ESI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Challenges and dissatisfaction with work | 33.3% | 34.2% | 30.4% | 22.6% | TIT > ESI |
| 2. Insufficient salary and rewards | 16.7% | 28.8% | 17.4% | 9.7% | TIT > ESI |
| 3. Inadequate rest | 16.7% | 0.0% | 13.0% | 12.9% | ESI > TIT |
| 4. Difficulties with workplace relationships and communication | 33.3% | 31.5% | 34.8% | 45.2% | ESI > TIT |
| 5. Negative impact on private life | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 3.2% | n.s. |
| 6. Miscellaneous | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% | 6.5% | n.s. |
| Total counts of negative codes | 6 | 73 | 23 | 31 |
