単語 (Vocabulary)
仕事・ビジネスシーン (Work & Business)
- 勤務する (きんむする) - To work, To be employed
- 出勤する (しゅっきんする) - To go to work
- 評価される (ひょうかされる) - To be evaluated
- 評価 (ひょうか) - Evaluation, Assessment
- 収入源 (しゅうにゅうげん) - Source of income
- 偉い (えらい) - Admirable, Important
- 構築する (こうちくする) - To build, To construct
感情・心の状態 (Emotions & Mental State)
- 不安 (ふあん) - Anxiety, Worry
- 不安定 (ふあんてい) - Unstable, Insecure
- 勇気 (ゆうき) - Courage
- 急に (きゅうに) - Suddenly
- 払拭する (ふっしょくする) - To dispel, To eliminate
学習・自己成長 (Learning & Personal Growth)
- 上達する (じょうたつする) - To improve, To advance
- 努力する (どりょくする) - To make an effort, To work hard
- 知識 (ちしき) - Knowledge
- 経験 (けいけん) - Experience
- 見つめ直す (みつめなおす) - To reassess, To reevaluate
- 一歩を踏み出す (いっぽをふみだす) - To take a step forward, To take the first step
人間関係・コミュニケーション (Relationships & Communication)
- 交流する (こうりゅうする) - To interact, To exchange
- 勘違いする (かんちがいする) - To misunderstand, To get the wrong idea
問題解決・状況管理 (Problem Solving & Situational Management)
- 解決する (かいけつする) - To solve, To resolve
- 見失う (みうしなう) - To lose sight of
- 蓄積される (ちくせきされる) - To be accumulated
- 前提 (ぜんてい) - Premise, Assumption
- 不透明 (ふとうめい) - Uncertain, Opaque
- 複数 (ふくすう) - Multiple, Several
- 自動的 (じどうてき) - Automatic
安全・リスク管理 (Safety & Risk Management)
- 安全 (あんぜん) - Safety
- 依存する (いぞんする) - To depend on, To rely on
会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)
キャリアチェンジを考えたことがありますか?新しい仕事に挑戦するとしたら、どんな職業を選びますか?
Have you ever considered a career change? If you were to challenge yourself with a new job, what kind of profession would you choose?
人は新しい環境に移ることで成長することができると言われています。賛成ですか?反対ですか?理由は?
It is said that people can grow by moving to a new environment. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
複数の収入源を持つことについてどう思いますか?
What do you think about having multiple sources of income?
日本に来る前に身につけておくべき知識は何だと思いますか?文化、言語、生活習慣など、具体的な例を挙げてください。
What knowledge do you think is important to acquire before coming to Japan? Please give specific examples, such as culture, language, or daily customs.
井の中の蛙大海を知らずという諺を知っていますか?このエピソードとどう関連していると思いますか?
Are you familiar with the proverb "A frog in a well knows nothing of the great ocean"? How do you think this episode relates to that saying?
Read the English summary of this episode
In this episode, we explore the fascinating career transition of a man who left behind 25 years in the corporate world to become an online Japanese teacher. Starting from his decision to switch careers, he opens up about the reasons behind his bold move, including the desire for a more flexible work environment and the chance to rediscover himself in a completely new role.
We discuss the challenges of making such a major life shift, including dealing with uncertainty, building a new income stream, and finding joy in teaching. He reflects on the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, the need for ongoing self-assessment, and why having multiple sources of income is increasingly essential in today’s uncertain economy.
Whether you're considering a career change, thinking about how to find fulfillment in your work, or simply curious about what it's like to teach a language online, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for navigating personal and professional transformation.