Day in the Life of a Japanese Carpenter

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I don't care how much it pays, if a company treats me like this I'm never leaving. Mental health is important for me to go into work everyday. Well done!

So let me see if I get this... She started her own company at the age of 27 after overcoming a depression and works as a carpenter. Starts early in the morning, has her own team, everyone seems to be happy and relaxed while doing tough work that is usually much harder than this video makes it seem. She pays lunch to everyone and they even make dinner together. She is successful, cheerful and loves what she is doing. There is something really special about this video I can't describe, but it makes me look back at my life and how I usually feel.

As a carpenter in the United States, she seems like exactly the type of business owner that every contractor should strive to be. She’s obviously hardworking, cares about her company and her crew, isn’t afraid to overcome obstacles and barriers, and all while having the disadvantage of being a woman in an incredibly male dominated industry, that often seems to go out of its way to make it even more difficult for women to succeed. She’s a rare breed these days, but exactly the type of person the construction industry needs.

You can tell this is just not for the cameras, the workers are beaming. She has a calming demeanour about her as well.

Shout out to her father too. Most parents esp asian parents (like my own) usually do not know how to help when their child are depressed or suffering, some don't even acknowledge their children's mental illness in the first place, but her father took her to his workplace to actively get her confidence back and I think that's very sweet.

I would watch a whole series on Eri and her team.

Respect for her and for her dad who did not allow her to waste away in her room

More people need to see this! Erin is amazing 😍🤩 I'm 26 and a hikikomori. Been unemployed for years since 2018. Graduated from a prestigious school with an excellent degree. Mental illness really weighed me down. But I'm hoping to bounce back at the 1st quarter of 2023. I hope to have the same courage and ambitions as you Erin ☺️

Most companies would see paying for the lunch of there employees as an unnecessary cost but the loyalty and dedication it creates is worth 10 times more. 👍🏾

This might be one of my favorite day in the life videos. The fact she bounced back so incredibly well to see the success she’s seeing after her professor shot her dreams down. And she looks so happy with her business too. That’s rad!

Eri is such an inspiring human, her story and her success even after going through hard times is so incredible. An absolute blessing to this world, so glad that you were able to showcase her amazing story to the world! We all need to see people like this to remind ourselves we can accomplish our dreams as well, just like Eri!

this is literally a dream job. not the job itself but the environment that was created. I would work for her in any kind of work.

An independent business owner which empowers women, bounce back from depression, and the fact that the working environment is very friendly yet professional at the same time. And she is 27. Man Eri is an absolute inspiration

She looks like such a fun boss. She pays for meals, gives rides and always a very welcoming smile. Truly humble

Eri is such a gem. Taking care of her staff and making sure they're in top shape but hustling hard to make their keep. I wish nothing but success and happiness for everyone.

As a woman in Canada who is dual ticket’d as an electrician/welder, this video sings to my heart. Really goes to show that discrimination truly is all across the world when it comes to working in a male dominated industry such as construction. I actually fell into the trades in a very similar way as Eri as our stories are much alike, and construction has done nothing but rebuild confidence in myself along with finding purpose, independence, and fulfillment in life. What an inspirational story and I’m so glad you made this video! This is what I wish for more contractors to embody and thank you Eri for leading by example. You make ALL of us women PROUD! In Canada, only 3-7% in ALL of construction is made up of women and you never see female general contractors let alone superintendents in the field, but I aspire to be part of the working culture that changes this. Her work environment is a dream and I would happily consider moving to Japan for a boss like her. GC’s need to start taking notes that this is how you keep LOYAL hardworking staff!!! ✊❤️

It was empowering to learn how her Dad helped get her on the right path with her career. As someone who suffers from chronic depression; it made me smile to see where Eri is today! Keep up the great work!

We need to see a follow-up vid on Eri. Would love to see the renovation of her house into the office space and base of operations. A series!

I loved how Eri so casually mentioned that it can be EITHER low price, quality or speed pointing out that you can’t get it all and have to set your priorities!