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Born in Scotland, studied graphic design and video production at university before moving to Japan in 2016. Spent some time teaching in Yokohama before deciding to make the switch over to web development. Loves video games, travelling, tabletop gaming, painting and animals.

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English

slackbot 5:49 AM

Where are you from?

Tom 5:52 AM

Falkirk, Scotland.

slackbot 5:54 AM

What makes you stay in Japan?

Tom 5:58 AM

My girlfriend, the wealth of things to do and the opportunities available.

slackbot 5:54 AM

The thing you love the most about your work?

Tom 5:58 AM

Every project is a new challenge and opportunity to develop more skills, so I always have the opportunity to better myself. Working from home is flexible and affords me the chance to spend time with my family while still working.

slackbot 5:59 AM

The thing you dislike the most about your work?

Tom 6:00 AM

As a start-up things can be a little hectic and sometimes it's not always clear what the path forward is.

slackbot 6:02 AM

The biggest challenge you have encountered so far?

Tom 6:06 AM

Escaping the teaching industry and breaking into the tech world.

slackbot 6:02 AM

What is the internet to you?

Tom 6:06 AM

A great thing that has connected us to the rest of the world from the comfort of our own homes.

slackbot 6:11 AM

What is your favorite Shopify site?

Tom 6:13 AM

Fallout Hobbies. It's something I use for my own hobby projects.

slackbot 6:15 AM

What is your favorite brand? And from your country of origin?

Tom 6:18 AM

Superdry.

slackbot 6:20 AM

A food, a book and a song you can’t live without?

Tom 6:22 AM

Food: Buffalo wings. Book: A Song of Ice and Fire. Song: Too many to choose!

slackbot 6:26 AM

If you had a chance to meet the 10 years older version of you, what would you say to her/him?

Tom 6:27 AM

Hope you kept up with the gym.

slackbot 6:26 AM

If you had a chance to meet the 10 years younger version of you, what would you say to her/him?

Tom 6:27 AM

Follow the great Shia Labeouf's advice and just do it.

slackbot 6:26 AM

If you had a chance to have a dinner with someone very influential in this world (in whatever aspect), who will it be?

Tom 6:27 AM

Joe Rogan.

slackbot 6:26 AM

If you could only visit one website for the rest of your life, what site would that be?

Tom 6:27 AM

https://findtheinvisiblecow.com/

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