A conversation between male employees who overheard a discussion about career interviews on a train in summer highlights the heavy responsibilities and difficulties of management positions. At the same time, developments on the ground suggest that efforts are under way to improve compensation and benefits so that management positions become "objects of admiration."
The article introduces a conversation between 2 male employees on a train in summer about the positions they hope to hold in the future. Discussing their aspirations during the period for career interviews, they expressed a desire to become figures like department heads who are also respected and admired by their subordinates.
The article points out that management positions entail heavy responsibilities and considerable difficulties. In recent years, some have viewed such positions as a punishment game, but the article also presents the perspective that building relationships with subordinates is important in practice.
Against this backdrop, the article can be read as suggesting that MIXI may be pursuing initiatives to turn management positions into “objects of admiration” by improving managers' compensation and benefits. Readers should pay attention to the company's approach to employee development and changes in attitudes on the ground.