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A staff member working at TCGAKKI openly shares a day’s schedule, workplace atmosphere, and job details 😅

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advance Guitars Store Manager
Joined in 2017

Inoue

1 Day Schedule

~11 o'clock: Going to work, checking emails, management duties
11 to 13 o'clock: Environmental preparation, responding to inquiries, meetings, YouTube filming/break
13 to 17 o'clock: Customer service at the store, answering phone calls, responding to emails, handling purchases(store/email/phone), responding to guitar repairs/modifications
17 to 20 o'clock: Product updates, updating SNS

Good/Bad Things About Joining the Company

[Good things]
There haven't been many bad things
Because you are involved in the overall store operations, if you put in the effort, you can gain various experiences. There is a lot to learn about sales

[Bad things]
Nothing in particular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okubo Gakki Repeat
Joined in 2016

Takechi (Takechi)

One Day Schedule

~11:00: Leaving office and cleaning. Mail check → wrapping / shipping tasks finished, then repair work
12:00~13:00: Lunch break
13:00: Repair work (in-store or at the workshop)
20:00: Leaving office

Good/Bad Things About Joining the Company

[Good Points]
• No worries about transfers since it's not a chain store
• Can go out to play on weekdays (fun because it's not crowded)
• Small number of employees makes it easy to get along
• The company president is soft-minded, so you can demonstrate your abilities without being restricted by seniority
• Many acquaintances from vocational school, so I personally feel secure since joining

[Bad Points]
• Encounter various musical instruments, so I often want to try playing them (everyone)
• Nearby restaurants and supermarkets are well-stocked, so I tend to stray far from cooking at home
• Since it's in the city center, rent is high for living nearby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising Department
Joined in 2016

Tsushima

Daily Schedule

11:00 - After arriving at the office, cleaning and other environmental preparations.
11:00 to 13:00 - Utilize the time until the store opens to hold various meetings and plan or shoot YouTube videos.
13:00 to 20:00 - After the store opens, support the sales floor while progressing with video editing work as the main task. Prepare videos and promotional materials to be released that day, and post on SNS.
End of day: External work as an advertising representative occurs irregularly, so video-related schedules are checked weekly and monthly, adjusting to move schedules flexibly. If there is time during video editing, check inventory and staff hiring at each sales floor, and train on future strategies and video content.

Good and Bad Experiences After Joining the Company

[Good Experiences]
• Being respected for individuality and able to work utilizing one’s strengths.
• Having the chance to take on major tasks such as music production and filming.
• A company culture that values sincerity towards musical instruments, music, and people in a “business” world that often loses sight of essence.
• Being able to handle musical instruments with the charm of Tsuyama, constantly studying and maintaining curiosity.
• Proud and confident to be part of the 10th generation supported by music, feeling comfortable in that environment.
• A workplace where staff listen carefully to each opinion and communication flows well.
• Well-established benefits such as paid holidays; there are year-end and New Year holidays, allowing time with important friends and maintaining good health.
• A workplace with a good atmosphere. Although recruitment posts are often viewed, there are many trustworthy superiors and colleagues, and daily communication is enjoyable.

[Bad Experiences]
• Being overly fascinated by musical instruments and buying too many (though not to the point of hoarding).
• Having many young employees, which sometimes causes anxiety related to age (though not to the extent of dissatisfaction).
• Experiencing a decline in eyesight due to many desk work tasks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okubo Gakki Repair & Sales
Joined in 2014

Nakamura

One Day Schedule

~11:00: Commute, change clothes, cleaning, etc.
11:00~12:00: Focus on PC checks, email replies, and packaging tasks.
12:00: Lunch break
13:00~17:00: Mainly business tasks/customer service, with some repeat work if time allows.
17:00: Snack time
17:00~20:00: Focus on customer service/repeat work and handle business tasks.
20:00: Finish work, attach labels, leave office

Good and Bad Things About Joining the Company

[Good Things]
Since it is a musical instrument store in the city and the largest vintage store in the country, you can touch many musical instruments more than working at New musical instrument store. Knowledge and experience cannot be acquired just anywhere, so it is an environment that is a treasure for music instrument lovers.
Also, since the company is not as large as a major musical instrument store, the range of products you can handle is wide, and you can freely try proposals in the second order, which makes it enjoyable.

[Bad Things]
Rather than saying because it is this company, it is a musical instrument store/customer service job, but the living rhythm tends to become slow. Also, it may often be difficult to coordinate with people who have days off on Saturdays and Sundays.