[News from Shikoku] Introducing our new members who moved from Kyoto!

Hello!
I'm Inoue, the Persian cat at Beyond Shikoku office.

Persian Cat, who had been working alone in the Shikoku office for a long time, is pleased
to announce that we have a new member joining us!
Introducing Ms. Mizusawa, who has moved from Kyoto to Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture.
Since welcoming Ms. Mizusawa, Persian Cat has been wondering what nickname to give her.
Secretly, Persian Cat hopes to be called by a nickname.
In any case, Persian Cat is overjoyed to have another member in the Shikoku office!

First of all, please introduce yourself!

Name:Yoshihiro MizusawaHometown
:Kyoto Prefecture
Date of Birth:December 4, 1980
How would you describe Kyoto in one word?:A place for intergenerational exchange
Hobbies:Reading, anime (Jump+, Netflix), solo travel
Special skills:Playing musical instruments (guitar, bass), basketball
Personality:Quiet and introverted type
⇒ Just as described in the book "Quiet by Susan Cain" (Japanese book: The Age of Introverts).
Favorite foods:Maitake mushrooms, Jang Kimchi
What I want to do if I move to Tokushima:To be involved in opportunities to deepen community ties.
What I'm glad about since moving to Tokushima:Meeting people who value loyalty and human kindness. A quiet space.
Strengths:The ability to meet many people. Straightforward curiosity. Risk-controlling action.
Weaknesses:Weak to external stimuli(I really dislike being in the spotlight or being the center of attention)
Favorite quote:Memory
⇒ Because in the last few seconds of life, only "memories of the past" remain.
What do you want now? :Hammock, Healsio, Hot Cook.
How I spend my holidays:Reading, traveling alone, Amazon Ultra HD, LAUCH PAD
Moments when I feel happy:When I can have a simulated experience.
⇒ Because it makes me feel like I've lived twice as long.
What was Mizusawa's past life? :Moss
If you were to be reborn? :Moss
⇒ Because I like profound changes in the shade.
If you were to compare yourself to an animal? :Soot sprite (My Neighbor Totoro)
⇒ Because I'm sensitive to light and prefer dark places.
If you were to compare yourself to stationery? :Notebook
⇒ Because no matter how old I get, I'm always very interested in whether I've grown more than "yesterday's
Catchphrase:The silent boxer(a timid person who can act boldly)
What is indispensable in life? :Unforgettable moments nurtured by relationships that transcend gain and loss
A message to myself in 2021! :Continue to steadily overcome obstacles as before. To reach the stage that will come after years of continuous effort.

Mizusawa-san, you love reading, what books do you recommend?

1. Third Way (by Eriko Yamaguchi)
2. The Third Door (by Alex Banayan)
3. Sustainable Capitalism (by Kazuhiro Arai)
4. FACT FULNESS (by Hans Rosling)
5. Homo Deus (combined edition) (by Yuval Noah Harari)

Mizusawa-san, you love anime. What anime do you recommend?

1. Slam Dunk
2. Haikyuu (Netflix)
3. Radiation House
4. Sea Emperor
5. Monster No. 8

Mizusawa-san, your hobby is playing musical instruments. Who are your favorite artists?

1. Kemuri
2. Kana Uemura
3. Hi-Standard
4. MxPx
5. Useless ID

What made you decide to join Beyond?

I didn't have any particular reason for wanting to apply to Beyond; I was applying to various IT companies.
I looked at their website, learned that they do API development and infrastructure in particular, and became interested.
I applied to many IT companies, but the reason I chose Beyond was because I felt a close sense of connection between people.
During the interview, I didn't feel like I was being interviewed; I felt like I was being treated as an equal. There
was no sense of "the person interviewing" and "the person being interviewed"; I felt like it was a conversation between two people.
That feeling was the same from the initial meeting to the third interview.
I had interviewed with many IT companies, but this was the first time I felt this way, and I felt that this atmosphere suited me.
During the interviews, there were many questions that tested my personality rather than my IT skills.
In the third interview, I was asked, "May I ask one last question?" and I
was asked, "Are you lucky, Mizusawa-san?" That question left a strong impression on me.
Of course, I answered "Yes, I'm lucky" with specific reasons.
I had interviewed several times before, but this was the first time I had been asked this question.
The moment the interviewer at Beyond asked me, "Are you lucky?", I got goosebumps!
This was because I had often felt that "luck" played a significant role in whether or not things went well, and
similar principles
because the people I aspired to be like also highly valued
that what was necessary to attract luck was to "not be a bystander to your own intuition,"
"try new things," "do a tremendous amount of work," and "continue for years
.
Therefore, hearing that question and being able to envision working together for many years
, and being able to deliver proof of my growth to stakeholders as results over that timeframe
, remains a pillar of support for me to this day.

Did you have any resistance to moving?

I had absolutely no reservations.
Initially, I did imagine that if I were to work in IT, it would probably be in the Kanto or Kansai region.
So, I thought I'd have to search for jobs in Kanto or Kansai, but I hadn't decided where to work.
Then, I found an IT job posting in Tokushima and thought, "This might be interesting!" It
wasn't that I chose Tokushima specifically; it just so happened that there was an IT company there.
I cherish these kinds of chance encounters. I
didn't intentionally choose Tokushima; I encountered it through an IT company. I was
excited, thinking, "Come to think of it, I've never been to Tokushima, that might be interesting." I
improving my technical skills there could make me
, I thought that
And if that happened,
I thought I could be useful to Beyond. In fact, living in Tokushima has been a really good decision.
Above all, I think the strong sense of community is fantastic.
I'm looking forward to expanding my social circle and building even stronger relationships!

To be honest, what kind of workplace is Beyond's Shikoku office?

■What kind of company is Beyond?
It's a company that is quick to adapt to change and flexible.
To be more specific, they're
quick to adopt new things, like using the virtual SNS "cluster" for the job offer ceremony, and using various online tools while working remotely.
The employees are also quick to accept things with a "Let's try it!" attitude.
I think of it as a company like a jungle, where the employees are all unique and natural. (laughs)
Normally, it would be survival of the fittest, and the strong would be eaten.
But here, they coexist.
I can't quite put it into words, but I feel every day that everyone is unique and their individuality is vibrant.
There's a sense that their individuality doesn't clash, and that they respect each other.
But there's always a sense of professionalism, and I think Beyond is truly a group of professionals.
It's free, but I feel like I'm able to work in a good sense of tension.
Normally, if it were a group of professionals, I don't think each individual's personality would shine so brightly, but at Beyond,
the individuality shines brightly in a mysterious way.

■What kind of workplace is the Shikoku office?
It's all about Persian cats! That's the only image I have of it.
It was Mr. Inoue who spent over a year and a half building the foundation for the Shikoku office.
First of all, Mr. Inoue conducted my initial interview, and that was the first step towards joining Beyond.
It's an office that Mr. Inoue has protected for over a year and a half. It
feels less like the Shikoku office and more like the "Persian Cat Office."
From now on, I'm also a member of the team that will help make the Shikoku office even better, so I look forward to working with you all!

Finally

I think Mizusawa-san is incredibly good at getting along with people. She's
someone who never forgets to be grateful to others.
That's why she naturally has a connection to Tokushima, and I think her circle of friends has been expanding ever since she came here.
Furthermore, she's a very mature professional, and I feel like I learn so much from her every day. I
hereby pledge to work together with Mizusawa-san to make the Shikoku office even better!!

Growing every day, moving forward every day.
I must update myself every single day!!!
Thank you for reading to the end.