Foreign trade often works overtime, and most companies don't give overtime pay because the boss can't afford it, haha.

Why do foreign traders often work overtime?

1. Time difference relation

Because of the time difference between China and foreign countries. While we were resting, all the clients were working. Then we will inevitably be harassed by customers during breaks or even in the middle of the night.

For example, the time difference between new york and China is just 12 hour. They didn't start work until 9 pm. Customers sometimes send messages on Skype and WeChat.

I was even woken up by a customer's phone at three in the morning.

2. Production peak season

The peak season is also a time when foreign traders work overtime more.

At present, many export products are sold in the Christmas season in the United States, so June-August is the peak period of domestic centralized shipment.

At this time, containers are queuing all night. When the shipment is concentrated, all kinds of sudden problems often break out. At that time, as long as the mobile phone rang, it was often not a good thing, and it was necessary to deal with all kinds of difficult problems like firefighters.

3. There is no nine-to-five sales

After all, foreign trade is also a kind of sales. How can there be a nine-to-five salesman?

Therefore, foreign trade is often done at home, and you never know when customers will come to you.

And on Saturday, the workshop workers go to work normally and will ask you all kinds of questions at any time. Just be prepared to answer the phone at any time.

Finally, I hope that every foreign trader's hard work will be rewarded.

I have a friend who is engaged in the foreign trade of food additives. Overtime will definitely happen. The following is mainly from his experience to share.

1, the reason for the time difference. China and America 12 to 14, Middle Eastern countries such as China and India, 3 hours, China and Western European countries such as Britain, 8 hours, Germany and France, 7 hours. Most of the time, we are at work, others just got off work, and all business communication is carried out in the evening or early morning. At this time, my friend was awakened in the middle of the night.

2. There are many links in order review. Because it is a foreign trade business, it involves customs declaration, inspection, exchange rate changes, payment methods and so on. If you meet some leaders who don't understand the business or situation, you need to explain them one by one, which is a waste of time.

This business needs a long time. Generally, a business needs 65,438+0 months at the earliest and 8 to 9 months at the longest. After the business starts, it takes time to negotiate, modify and approve various contracts, and people need to do it, so all the time and experience will be a lot. There is a saying in all foreign trade industries that you should do business during the day and at night.

Suggestion:

All walks of life have certain attributes, just like the 996007 that broke out in the Internet industry some time ago. All walks of life have their own characteristics, which are difficult to change and need to adapt. Of course, if the company's internal processes and efficiency are high, it can save a lot of time and energy.

The above is my personal opinion, I hope I can help you ~

Basically do not work overtime! ! ! It's usually 6: 30 after work, and then I leave (overtime is really rare).

It can't be said that it is a foreign trade company. The company is a cross-border service provider (ESG)!

The overall atmosphere of the company is still relatively good. Colleagues in the company basically leave when they arrive, and everyone will not say anything. As long as your task is completed, it will be ok.

At present, I feel most at home in the company.

Overtime is certain, and the workload is heavy.

Look at your day's work If you don't finish your achievements, you have to work overtime, but it is generally benign.

Thank you for inviting me! But I'm not in this line of work and I don't know much about it, but personally, it depends on the situation of each company. After all, the situation of each company is different. I hope I can help you.

Get off work at 7-8. But keep your phone open and answer your questions at any time.

Besides eating and sleeping, I work and work all the time! We won't have a holiday until the earth explodes!

There is basically no normal point, and we should meet the needs of customers as much as possible. It belongs to the kind that is on duty 24 hours a day.

I have done foreign trade myself, and my products are mainly aimed at the United States and Europe, which may not be professional enough. Generally, it works until 10 in the afternoon, and queries and emails after 10 in the afternoon will be answered the next day. If I am interested, the client will reply in the afternoon. Don't underestimate foreign customers. If they really need a product, they will work overtime to consult. Of course, it does not rule out that there are important clients that you need to wait until midnight or early morning to receive. Other suggestions will be enough by 10 in the afternoon. Rest normally. After all, health is the capital of revolution.