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		nnnate on Oct 31, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: My somewhat complete salary history as a software ... How was your transition into a Japanese work environment? Were the raises you got working at the same company asked for or just given by the company?

Aeolun on Nov 1, 2018 [–]

The first company in Japan I aaked for a raise, but more in the sense of “need more or cannot live here”.

The second time it was part of a merger and realignment of working conditions (which also increased expected hours from 7 to 7.5).

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