u/Accomplished_Cap9425

Recently received an opportunity in Japan as a fresher mechanical engineering graduate.

The role is related to infrastructure/construction management. Compensation seems decent for a fresher (roughly low-to-mid 300k yen/month before deductions), accommodation support is included, yearly holidays are around 120+, and there’s also a bonus system worth several months’ (3+) salary annually.

One thing that made me think carefully is that the yearly salary increment seems relatively small compared to the workload and long-term commitment required.

So I wanted honest opinions from people already working in Japan:

- Is this still considered a good long-term opportunity for a fresher?

- Are small annual raises normal in Japan for this field?

- How is the long-term growth in infrastructure/construction management?

- Would this be a strong starting point for building a career in Japan?

Would appreciate practical and realistic advice from people with experience.

I’m a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Pulchowk Campus with around 77% overall marks and I had one back paper during the early semesters, which I later cleared.

I’m planning to pursue higher studies and possibly build a long-term career in Germany, mainly in the mechanical/manufacturing/automotive field.

I wanted to ask:

- Is my academic profile competitive for German public universities?

- How much does that one back affect admission chances?

- What are the best universities for mechanical engineering with decent industry exposure?

- How important are internships, projects, and work experience for admissions?

- What would be the optimal roadmap from beginning to end?

If anyone has already gone through this process, I’d really appreciate practical advice, mistakes to avoid, timelines, and realistic expectations.

Thanks in advance!