From temporary to permanent: Fabio’s Journey at Tomikin

From Temporary to Permanent Worker—Fabio's Story and the Life He Found Beyond Stability

The night he asked himself: "Is this really it?"

Sometimes the noise of the factory is easier to bear than the silence of home.

This is a true story.
Fabio, 42, worked as a Haken (temporary worker).
On the days when production slowed, the anxiety of not knowing if he would get a new contract grew.
The fear of worrying his family, the weight of responsibility...
And that question that echoed within him:
"Is this what I want for the rest of my life?"

"I just wanted stability in my life."

The moment he discovered a new opportunity
It was then that Fabio heard about a program that allowed Haken workers to become Shain (permanent employees).
Working with the real possibility of being hired was something new for him.
At first, it seemed distant. But something stirred within him.

"If I don't try now, I might never have the courage again."

It was the first time he had heard the name Tomikin.
During the explanation about the program, what caught his attention most wasn't the numbers or the benefits, but the feeling that "if I can get permanent employment here, maybe I can have a truly stable life in Japan."
For someone who had no longer considered returning to Brazil, it sounded like a rare opportunity.

Facing the unknown
Working in the printing industry was completely new.
The first few weeks were full of doubts, mistakes, and starting over.
But Fabio wasn't alone.

"In the beginning, it was difficult. But my colleagues helped me, and I wanted to give back.
It was because of them that I was able to continue."

The patience and support of his leaders made a difference.
And, little by little, Fabio began to transform along with the environment around him.
There, he understood that support is the first step to courage.

Seeing the future differently
On the day he was hired, Fabio says that for the first time, he was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Now I can plan for the future."

With a steady salary, bonuses, and benefits, life became more stable.
Receiving his first bonus was an immense joy—something that had never happened while he was Haken.
But the most important thing wasn't the money:
it was the peace of mind of knowing he wouldn't be laid off overnight.
It's been over a year since he became a permanent employee.
Today, when he sits at the table with his family on the weekends, he remembers the silent nights of uncertainty.
Now, that silence is different: it's the calm sound of peace.

The certainty that anyone can achieve it
Fabio didn't have a special skill.
And that's precisely why he wants to tell his story.

"Anyone can learn, if they want to.
The secret is not to give up halfway."

He also realized the importance of communication at work:
talking, asking, trying—even when afraid.

“When we make an effort to communicate, our hearts also grow closer.
That gave me confidence.”

For those still in doubt

“Fear is not the end. It’s the beginning of something new.”

Fabio speaks to those experiencing the same dilemma he once did.
If you don’t move, nothing changes.
What he found behind the word “stability” was something greater:
the strength of living with purpose.
Today, he uses his own journey to inspire others to take the first step.

Working at Tomikin is choosing to start over.
At Tomikin, many people started as Haken and, after six months of dedication, earned tenured positions.
If there’s a little voice inside you saying, “Is this really what I want for my life?” perhaps that voice is your future calling.

You're one decision away from transforming your career to LIVE in Japan.

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