No Time To Be Sick : Precarious Cycle of the Indonesian Technical Internship Trainee Program/ TITP from Pre-Departure to Destination Country in Japan | Synapse
April 4, 2026Open Access
No Time To Be Sick : Precarious Cycle of the Indonesian Technical Internship Trainee Program/ TITP from Pre-Departure to Destination Country in Japan
Key Points
The aim is to explore the experiences of Indonesian technical internship trainees during their transition to Japan.
Qualitative analysis of trainee experiences
Interviews with participants pre-departure and in Japan
Assessment of program structure and support
Trainees encounter significant challenges in adaptation to the Japanese work environment
High expectations clash with reality, causing stress and dissatisfaction
Lack of adequate support systems for interns during the transition
Abstract
ConclusionWith a high number of productive workers, Indonesia