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            🔍 Currently open to remote opportunities (contract / full-time)
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        <header class="header">
            <p class="header__tag">Personal Statement</p>
            <h1 class="header__title">Why I'm Seeking International Remote Work</h1>
            <p class="header__subtitle">A candid explanation for prospective employers</p>
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            <p class="tldr__title">⚡ TL;DR (30 seconds)</p>
            <ul class="tldr__list">
                <li>35+ years experience, seeking remote work with international companies</li>
                <li>Personal circumstances in Japan limit domestic options</li>
                <li>Async-first text communication (Slack, email, GitHub)</li>
                <li>Flexible on engagement terms — focused on long-term collaboration</li>
                <li>Happy to discuss details privately if you're considering hiring me</li>
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            <h2 class="section__title">Summary</h2>
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                I am a <strong>self-taught software engineer with 35+ years of experience</strong>, seeking remote work with international companies due to personal circumstances in Japan.
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            <h2 class="section__title">What You Get</h2>
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                    <th>Benefit</th>
                    <th>Evidence</th>
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                    <td>High motivation</td>
                    <td>Determined to prove myself in a new environment</td>
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                    <td>Commitment</td>
                    <td>Seeking long-term, stable remote relationships</td>
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                    <td>Transparency</td>
                    <td>I communicate directly and honestly (as you can see)</td>
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                    <td>Results-driven</td>
                    <td>I deliver through code, not politics</td>
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                    <td>Flexible engagement</td>
                    <td>Contract, part-time, or full-time — minimal onboarding needed</td>
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        <section class="section">
            <h2 class="section__title">Background</h2>
            <p class="text">
                I experienced workplace issues at a major Japanese corporation that made it difficult to continue working in the Japanese domestic job market.
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            <p class="text">
                Without going into excessive detail: I became a target of what could be described as <strong>systematic workplace harassment</strong> after raising concerns about certain practices. This experience taught me that the Japanese corporate environment can be challenging for those who speak up.
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            <div class="highlight-box highlight-box--warning">
                <p class="highlight-box__title">⚠️ A Note on Japanese Corporate Culture</p>
                <p class="highlight-box__text">
                    If you're considering hiring me and want to know more details, I'm happy to discuss privately. I believe in transparency, but I also believe some things are better explained in conversation than in public documents. Be prepared for a glimpse into some challenging aspects of Japanese corporate culture.
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            <h2 class="section__title">What I'm Looking For</h2>
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                <li>Remote work with international companies</li>
                <li>Async-first communication (Slack, email, GitHub). Open to voice meetings when needed.</li>
                <li>Opportunities to demonstrate my skills through actual work</li>
                <li>Fair evaluation based on deliverables, not office politics</li>
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                <p class="highlight-box__title">📝 Communication Preference</p>
                <p class="highlight-box__text">
                    I work best through async text communication — Slack, email, GitHub. This is a deliberate choice that allows me to deliver clear documentation, well-commented code, and thoughtful responses. Many of the world's best engineering teams already operate async-first. Open to voice/video meetings when needed for design discussions or team sync.
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            <h2 class="section__title">Full Disclosure</h2>
            <p class="text">
                If you're considering hiring me and want to know more details about my situation, <strong>I'm happy to discuss privately</strong>. I believe in transparency, but I also believe some things are better explained in conversation than in public documents.
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            <p class="text">
                What I can promise: I will be honest with you, I will work hard, and I will deliver quality code. My <strong>35+ years of experience</strong> speaks for itself.
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            <h3 class="contact__title">Let's Connect</h3>
            <p class="contact__text">
                Interested in working together? I'm available for contract work and open to contract-to-hire opportunities.
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            <div class="contact__links">
                <a href="mailto:obott9.dev@gmail.com" class="contact__link">obott9.dev@gmail.com</a>
                <a href="https://github.com/obott9" class="contact__link">GitHub</a>
                <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hideki-obote-1b33b43a7/" class="contact__link">LinkedIn</a>
                <a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0146733eaa54bd44c8" class="contact__link">Upwork</a>
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