As for myself, I had many different jobs. For instance, I went from house to house selling preparatory materials for high school entrance examinations. I also worked at a department store and at a cram school. Through these part-time jobs, l realized that I didn't have the right personality to sell goods or do clerical work. This experience made me think about pursuing a teaching career.
Students also learn about the rules of society through part-time jobs.
They understand how bad it is to take a day off without prior notice or to be late for work. They learn that such deeds lead to termination. Also there are certain rules of speech used when we talk to older people in Japan. They are called Keigo, or honorifics. Through working with older people, students can learn more about this important aspect of Japanese culture.