While most of what I do is making materials for customer presentations and accompanying the sales team to important meetings when they request it, recently I’ve started preparing important blueprints for construction work. With the increase in the amount of work I’m in charge of, I’ve had a higher level of responsibility, so I feel much more confident. My disability isn’t one that people can see, so I have an awareness of the need to tell my superiors, coworkers, and so on what kinds of things I can’t do and what kinds of things I need support with. Some things take me longer to do than they would for someone else, so I am also careful to think before I act to minimize waste. Some situations require speed, but if I make a mistake because I’m rushing, it will wind up being even later, so I’m always careful not to make mistakes.

When I got into that traffic accident, I briefly thought to find a job in a different industry unrelated to construction, but I’m really happy that I was able to continue working in a career that allows me to make the most of the experience and skills I built up as a carpenter. Right now, my goal is to continue putting my all into the work that I’m given, while also getting involved in personnel training and launching new projects.

At the General Affairs Section, I’m in charge of customers’ housing loans and work related to registration. I have been engaging in transactions with banks, land and house surveyors, and judicial scriveners, and conducting interviews with our customers regarding their contract contents and financing on an individual basis. It is a serious responsibility because everything I do is related to important procedures, I also feel a corresponding sense of value in my work.

After leaving to focus on raising my child, I was contacted by the company with a request to come back, even if it was only going to be part-time. It was later recommended that I switch to a career-track position, and while I was initially flustered about whether I’d be able to do that with two children, the Branch Manager and General Affairs Section Manager were very encouraging, saying “You’d be an example for the general employees” and “It’s you—so we know you can do it!” I am grateful to my husband and my parents, who were very understanding, and to all the encouragement and support of so many people that allow me to continue my work with a positive perspective. Toward the goal of becoming the No. 1 branch in Japan, I hope to continue doing my best along with my colleagues.