Better than a lot of Japanese companies, but..
Better than a lot of Japanese companies, but..
The office is in an excellent location. People are generally nice to each other. Cafeteria food isn't bad. Lots of career opportunities within the company.
High chance of ending up in a team with a traditional Japanese working style.
Asakai (mandatory Monday morning company-wide meeting) feels like a huge waste of time.
Salary doesn't change much, especially for those who joined the company fresh out of college.
Rakuten Crimson House is extremely crowded and noisy, except for the CEO's office, of course.
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