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Jul 2, 2026 · Interview Experience

Why I Accepted an ¥8,000 Salary Cut for a Job in a Residential Building

The author recounts joining a chain‑store tech startup housed in a rented residential house, taking an ¥8,000 salary reduction because the leader’s expertise, the company’s stability, and the chance to build core IT systems outweighed the poor office environment.