Traditional Crafts × Weaknesses: Numerical & Quantitative Analysis
Jobs Utilizing Other Abilities with Less Numerical Work
This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work utilizing language and interpersonal skills rather than working with numbers.
The need for mathematical thinking varies by occupation. Many jobs value other abilities - language skills, interpersonal abilities, sensitivity, creativity - more than numbers and calculations. Additionally, in some fields, qualitative judgment and understanding of human relationships are the most valuable assets.
What matters is finding an environment where you can utilize your strengths. Various abilities beyond numbers also hold important value in society. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such diverse strengths.
17 jobs found.
Natural Dyer
A processing worker who dyes colors onto fiber products using natural dyes, inheriting ancient techniques while finishing the products.
Saw Forger
Traditional metalworking occupation that forges steel materials, forms, quenches, and polishes saw blade tips to manufacture and repair saws.
Wooden Bathtub Maker
A profession that manufactures wooden bathtubs. Performs material selection, processing, assembly, finishing, and waterproofing by hand.
Maki-e Decorator (Ceramics Manufacturing)
Traditional craft artisan who decorates the surface of ceramics using lacquer to apply gold powder or gold leaf.
Woodblock Print Worker
A profession engaged in the traditional printing technique of carving designs into wooden printing blocks, applying pigments, and richly printing onto washi paper.
Wax Worker (Ceramics Manufacturing)
A profession that performs decoration techniques using wax (wax painting) on the surface of ceramics, expressing patterns and designs through glazing and firing.
Bowl (wan) Blank Maker
Specialist who shapes and polishes the wooden blank, the prototype of a wooden bowl, using lathe processing or hand tools.