So I just recently learned that people are required to write fanfiction in order to apply for localization jobs at Square Enix...
So I just recently learned that people are required to write fanfiction in order to apply for localization jobs at Square Enix and I’m pretty much not gonna get over that ever.
@the people asking me what the hell I’m talking about: buckle up.
One of my friends on here decided to apply for this thing a couple of weeks ago, and the first part is just like any normal job. You give your personal info, send your portfolio, try to meet the requirements, etc. All fun and games until you get to the bottom of the list, which says, and I quote:
“When applying, please submit the following task.
- Task theme: please write in English an original text about a scene where the descendant of a villain from one of Square Enix’s titles is confronting a main character from the same title.
- The timeline of the setting and the writing style do not matter.
- Minimum 800 words, maximum 1000 words.
- Please submit it in a file separated from your resume and job history.
- We cannot accept questions regarding this task, so please take note of that.”
There you have it. Square Enix literally asks you to make up an OC and write about them having a face-off with one of the good guys to see if you’re fit to be a translator, and honestly???? Fucking power move right there.