I was the only one who joined GLOBE SPECS again and again (lol). That means I’ve retired twice in the past. The first time was in my early 20s. I wanted to learn accessory design, so after much thought, I quitted GLOBE SPECS and enrolled in a vocational school. I had started my career as an accessory designer, but one day, I was approached by the company’s representative Okada, He told me that “We’re starting up an accessories and hat department (currently closed) and would you like to work with us?” I was surprised to be asked even though I had left the company once before, but I wanted to try a new business, so I rejoined GLOBE SPECS. I worked as a manager for about 6 years. After that, I decided to work as an accessory designer in my hometown after the Great East Japan Earthquake, so I left the company again. Then, in 2020. As I thought about what I wanted to pursue in life, what stuck with me were the things I had left unfinished at GLOBE SPECS, the appeal of eyewear, and the memories I had with the founders. Even when I was away from the company, somewhere in my heart I had a desire to carry on the philosophy set forth by our founders. And above all, I kept thinking that eyewear was interesting. So, I made up my mind and moved back to Tokyo. I took the same recruitment exam as other applicants and was able to join the company. This experience convinced me that GLOBE SPECS is a company that judges people based on their passion, not on their academic background or career.

We also see the store as a place where you can enjoy the “GLOBE SPECS experience”. We frequently change our in-store displays, and we often hear from regular customers that it’s always new and fun to come here. We also strive to expand the range of our proposals through conversations with our customers and help them rediscover their own charm while enjoying trying on our products. Creating these moments is what GLOBE SPECS is all about and what makes us happy. As I’m also in charge of the press, one of the things I enjoy is coming up with ideas to convey the appeal of GLOBE SPECS to visiting stylists and members of the media. Another feature that makes GLOBE SPECS unique is our eye examination which is praised as the “world’s most thorough”. Employees can receive a variety of training related to eyeglasses, including the world’s best eye examination. Many of these training have advanced content and require repeated practice, and there are many failures in the process of learning, which can sometimes be depressing. However, when we receive comments from customers who have worn our completed spectacles that they see the world differently, our hard work is rewarded, and we feel proud to be working at GLOBE SPECS.

One of Okada’s favorite phrases is, “Now is not the goal.” This means that you have not achieved your goal just by acquiring the skills. If there are 100 customers, there are 100 different eyes, facial features, “desired looks”, lifestyles, and thoughts. I believe that it is necessary to always approach each customer individually with an open mind. Before I knew it, I felt that not only my technical skills but also my own personal skills were improving. There will never be a “100 points” or “end”. That’s why I think working at GLOBE SPECS is truly profound and fun.