I'm living in tokyo for a few months for work. I got my

oh look its this thread again

>working in Tokyo
>still having the time to visit vidya stores

Tell me your secret.

>>377589107
weekends

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>>377588068
>tfw work sent me to India instead

>>377589328
next time you get back to IBM shit on the street

>>377589408
No I work for the government

>>377588068
What's your job

>>377588068
>got a chance to work in paris
>no one fucking cares about vidya

It fucking hurts

>>377588068
tsutaya got some used games that you can buy. don't know if it's better (price wise) than other places since i never buy games there anyway

>>377589442
i do research in a lab. its actually a student internship

>>377589328
>>377589459
at least there are cool parts of those countries you can see

>>377589328
enjoy the poo

Wasn't there a /v/ meetup last week? What happened?

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>>377589459
>PARIS

>>377589758
yesterday actually, i actually met up with OP who made the thread

>>377589459
what do they do? eat baguettes and act snooty?

>>377589758
i missed it. i didn't know it was happening. I'm gonna watch out for another one tho now i know its a thing

>Overseas assignments
When did /v/ get so high level

>>377589845
wasn't me bro, i was off in chiba for the weekend

>>377589921
The guys a student. India anon isn't though

>>377589958
it was fun. i think i have the time stamp pic somewhere

>>377590107
i wanna go to the next one, I'm sad i missed it

>>377589997
I was only there for a month anyway, it wasn't a fully fledged overseas posting

>>377590206
iirc, OP is going to post another thread somewhere next week so keep you eyes peeled for that

>>377590298
sweet ill keep an eye out for it. When and where do you guys usually go?

>>377590338
yesterday was a one time thing since OP is only visiting Japan for tourism reasons. i don't think we even do usual meetups like yesterday. shit there was only 6 people yesterday anyway

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Yeah, the meetfags posted a timestamp yesterday.

>>377504712

>>377588068
If you know Japanese, you can buy used games at Sofmap, Traders or some smaller shops on the same area.
You can get some good deals and it is often much cheaper for niche games compared to ordering online from overseas.

But since you are there for a few months you can just visit stores and buy games online, Yahoo Auctions or whatever

>>377590495
Where did you faggots even go? Looks like some cheap izakaya.

>>377590495
/v/ would have what is likely the only copy of the quran in Japan.

>>377591635
it's that cheap yakitori place in shinjuku

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>>377591810
>/v/ doing missionary work

>>377591810
i'm going to hell after doing that to the qur'an

>>377591862
Think I know the one if it's near the east exit from the station.

>>377592013
it's across the street from the taito arcade building. just follow the road somewhere and you can find it in some building in the 5th floor

>>377592080
Yea, I've been there before - I work not far from there. Though, if you want to get some drinks, one the Hubs around that area would have way better prices, especially during happy hour.

>>377588068
How much is the pay?

I wanna be an English teacher too

Do we now have daily "I live in Tokyo, be jealous" threads?

Just you wait till I move to Japan next year. Every game I buy I'll make a thread about it.

>>377594253
can't wait bub. i'll see you directly myself

>>377594338
You think I should get PS4 or Switch? PCs are expensive as shit in Japan, so I'll become a console pleb once I get there.

>>377594503
Get an xbox, Nips love gears of war

>>377589847
No, their hobby is terrorism.

>>377594503
if you're planning on buying the switch then you should probably wait for a bit. there's still no games for it even in Japan. i'd say get a PS4.

>>377588068
>moving to tokyo
>posts a picture of osaka

6 year veteran English "teacher" in Japan. Come to me for answers.

Osaka here. Every time I seen these "meet ups" I cringe hard.

Please stay in Hub and never leave

>>377595603
Do you have a Japanese wife yet/

>>377595796
No.

We're getting married this Friday. No joke.

>>377595595
I'd move in early 2018, situation should be better by then. The real problem is that both consoles have games I'd really like to play, so it's hard to choose.

>>377594228
about 120000 yen a month

im not an english teacher tho

>>377595831
Did you meet her at school?

>>377595961
well if that's the problem then you'll have to decide which game you'd like to play most. i can't dictate what you like

>>377594253
that is not what i meant with this thread at all. there's just a lot of shit and /v/ gives more reliable info than otaku, some shitty blog, etc

>>377596024
Tinder. White guy using tinder in Japan? Jackpot.

>>377595603
>ree wrong pic
literally who cares

>>377596007
What the fuck

>>377596036
True, ultimately I'll do what I want and consider the best, but just voicing out your problem and hearing some reactions is nice, so I posted about it.

>>377596089
Are you sure JCE English teachers on /v/ are any better?

>>377596127
Lol Christ. I used tinder when I first moved here. I would not marry a tinder girl

>>377596127
>White guy using tinder in any Asian country Jackpot.
fix't

>>377596203
research internship. i really recommend it, although taxes take about 20000 every month

>>377596235
what games are you waiting for in both of those console?

>>377596294
No I'm what the fucking at how shit the pay is

>>377596316
For PS4 I mainly want Bloodborne, Persona 5 and Yakuza Ishin.

For Switch Zelda and Xenoblade 2.

>>377596238
You'd think so. I didn't marry ten of them. This one turned out to be a keeper. We've been through the motions. That's not your concern, though. You'd probably be happier if we failed.

>>377596235
yea cause i consider you guys to give the most of a shit out of all sources

>blogs
have to be niche to be popular, so overly focuses on one thing usually. also its only one persons experiences

>kotaku, joystiq, etc.
nothing needs to be said about how shit they are

>random googling
trip advisor sites and "top 10 places to..." sites

>>377596532
Nah am just fucking with ya. All the best on Friday. You having a proper wedding or just going to ward office?

>>377596468
it comes with a free place to stay and free food, laundry, transportation, water, etc. i think its a pretty good deal.

>>377596561
I previously lived in Tokyo for a year. Do you have something specific you want to know? I'll tell you if I have something interesting to tell about it.

>>377596759
i kinda have a bunch:
1. whats the cheapest way to stay in akiba/shibuya overnight? do you have any specific recommendations? Ive always wanted to try a capsule hotel

2.Do you have any recommendations for figures/anime and game merch?

3.In used stores does the stuff in the JUNK section work at all? Currently looking for a tv with HDMI for my room

4.Whats the best way/best places to buy NSFW anime stuff. (figures, games, etc.)

5. Ive heard about manga maid internet and porn cafes. Would you recommend any and are there any i should avoid?

6. Any places outside of akiba, shibuya, ike, shinjuku, meguro, harajuku you would recommend?

thank you for the help man

>>377596636
Honestly sounds a bit like slave labour. At least you're in Japan for a few months

>>377596621
City hall. We'll have a proper ceremony later this year. Thanks.

>>377597202
How old are you both?

>>377597173
i have no idea how. I'm living in one of the most expensive cities in the world and getting paid 1000 bucks a month on top of everything else. I don't even have a college degree yet

>tfw fellow English teachers in 日本 thread!

Fukushima here, we radioactive now.
どこ住んでいますか

>>377597084
>1. whats the cheapest way to stay in akiba/shibuya overnight? do you have any specific recommendations? Ive always wanted to try a capsule hotel

I dunno, I lived relatively close by (about an hour by metro), so I could just come whenever. My friend tried a capsule hotel for few days and was pretty happy about it, so give it a try if you want.

>2.Do you have any recommendations for figures/anime and game merch?

I mostly focused on eroge. It's rather easy to get free eroge trinkets and shit just by preordering and attending events where they give out stuff to people who preorder. Sometimes you don't even have to preorder.

>3.In used stores does the stuff in the JUNK section work at all? Currently looking for a tv with HDMI for my room

Never bought anything like that.

>4.Whats the best way/best places to buy NSFW anime stuff. (figures, games, etc.)

Sofmap Amu, Sofmap Akiba 1, Trader 1 2 and 3, Mandrake.

>5. Ive heard about manga maid internet and porn cafes. Would you recommend any and are there any i should avoid?

Didn't go to any, I don't find the idea appealing. It mixes 2D and 3D too much. Specifically, I don't like the idea of a 3D girl acting in a "2D way". I get my cute 2D acting fix from 2D eroge.

>6. Any places outside of akiba, shibuya, ike, shinjuku, meguro, harajuku you would recommend?

Asakusa is nice, albeit too turisty. Also random shrines, just look up some bigger ones. They tend to have nice calm atmosphere.

>>377597528

Not that anon but I have to add Odaiba is worth a visit. My personal favourite place in Tokyo.

>>377597419
>English teachers in Japan
Truly the "I am going to Japan at any costs, including giving up my dignity" crowd

>>377597419
How's the pay

>>377597638

I'm doing alright mate. 370k per month with free accommodation. There's some good jobs out there if you know the right people and where to look.

>>377597718
See:>>377597731

>>377597597
I passed it on my way to Comiket.

Comiket advice:
Plan which tables you want to visit and prioritize.
Come by the first train (and be amazed by the endless crowds of people who somehow got there before you anyway).
Don't cut through lines.
Some building entrances might be reserved to specific lines, don't try to pass through, people in the line will see it as cheating and will push you away.

>>377597792
Is 370k on the high end of the scale?

>>377597419
*どこにすんでいますか www

>>377597841
Very much so, doubt I'll ever hit 400k.

Most entry level are around 225-250k, with JET around 300k if my memory is right, but they can be some weird insular cunts. (No offense to any JET anons but you have to admit the new intake every year is just cringeworthy).

>>377597932
We N5 and proud m8.

RIP me for just being a student then

>>377589328
>One of the most beautiful countries to vist
>Not enjoying it because shitty (no pun intended) 4chan memes
You deserved shit, you got shit.

>>377598097
As a student you have great opportunities to get in Japan.

Perhaps you won't be making as much as some English teachers, scholarships are less, but then again, you won't work.

>>377597528
thanks for the details :)

what eroge events? what's a good way to find out about them?

>>377598021
I lived and worked in Japan for a while, JET people were always really fucking weird. I don't know whether they choose the weirdest people on purpose, or it is just that 18 year old Americans are always just weird.

>>377597597
thanks, I'll give it a try. Ive heard the name but don't know anything about it

>>377598189
i'll have to relearn what i've forgotten or else i won't enter any university

>>377597823
i definitely going, is there anything in particular you'd recommend i do while I'm there?

Also whats it like?

Also also I'm american (but i can speak japanese, albeit not exactly fluently. Enough to understand and reply with details). Will i have a hard time getting in? Should i buy tickets in advance?

>>377598097
im a student (OP) and i got the internship here super easy. Whats you major? I recommend looking for internships n that field. My major is engineering so it happened to work out really well i was taking japanese and engineering

>>377598193
At the last Friday in each month new eroge comes out and Akihabara (specifically the fronts of Sofmap Amu and Sofmap Akiba 1) gets filled by lottery stands where people who bys specific games and show their receipts can win some stuff. Or even get it automatically. Of course, you have to buy relevant games.

At the same time they give out stuff to people who preorder upcoming games. Preorder costs 1000 yen usually. So if you want grab some stuff you can preorder, get it and then not pick up the game.

Often there are also give out events set to specific times, usually after 17:00, these are conducted by specific eroge makers and either anyone can line up and get stuff or again just people who preorder.

>>377598350
You don't need any sort of ticket for Comiket, you just come. Previously you needed to buy the catalog and show it as you enter, but that was changed few years ago. I'd recommend having a concrete plan of what you want to get there. Just coming to sightsee is pointless, there's too many people and too long lines to see anything.

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>>377598021
Fucking hell, I'm interested in a sea change but, and I don't mean any offense here, I honestly can't stomach that big of a pay cut

>>377598450
i'm actually not that deep yet in my study. i just finished highschool last year, been living here for 10 months. i'm just praying and learning as hard as i can to get into a uni (while also i getting an N2) next year. i got some pile of stuff i need to do

>>377598610
Cost of living is a lot less too in Japan. So that needs to be taken into account.

>Wife and I have a friend whose family lives around Osaka
>Is offeeing us to stay at his parents' for free for about a month
>Western styled house
>Said that it's in the middle of nowhere, but there are enough bus stops and stations to get anywhere
>Wife and I don't know a lick of Japanese
>We wouldn't have anyone over there to help us out, since friend's parents are going to the Caribbean and leaving the house to us

How hard would it be to get around, poasibly go to an onsen or something, without speaking Japanese?

Johnny (our friend) insists that most, if not everything, has signs in English for tourists, and that most places will be easy enough to navigate without a guide.

>>377598638
Study program conducted in Japanese? They usually want N2 minimum, N1 preferred.

>>377598685
i'll at least learn a tad basic of japanese. if you don't know anything then it's just going to confuse the hell out of you.

>>377598685
In major cities, generally enough English. Once you leave major cities, everything will be in Japanese. Signs won't have English. Onsens and traditional places that locals go won't have Japanese. Touristy places (so anything you can find on the English Internet) will have English.

However, most people will know enough English to point you in the right direction. You're not going to die, but don't expect anything more than that if you're going anywhere outside of Osaka.

If you're just staying inside Osaka, you'll be fine.

>>377598780
yup, hopefully i can get N2 (since the minimum is that) this year so i can focus in re learning highschool science and math

>>377598815
>>377598685
This is bad advice.

If you try to even use shitty Japanese, they will just respond in English, probably because they won't be able to understand your accent. You also won't be able to understand their response even if you do manage to get some bery basic questions out.

>>377598685
You'll be fine. Gestures and google translate go a long way.

I've got friends who've been here years with still zero Japanese, mostly JETs.

I hope to take N4 in December so mines not great but enough to chat and have fun at the izakaya which I'm content with.

>>377597306
31 and 30.

>>377598873
Good luck. Living in Japan really helps with learning. I got my N1 there, with almost full score even.

>>377598021
I suppose you are from an English speaking country, so do you know any English teachers that aren't from those countries?

>>377598678
No its still too much. I'll probably think about it more seriously when I'm at the point of wanting to shoot myself over my job

>>377598950
thanks, bub. i'll need that. i'm probably somewhere in N3 atm (based on how well i can talk with natives) and since the jump skill from N3 to N2 is far then i'll certainly need to learn harder

>>377589707
Im a brick and stone mason were not so different you and i

>>377598995
>English teacher from non english country.

GOOD LUCK SON.

Seriously, the places I worked would hire native English speakers only. And even then, they would choose from English countries such as America, Australia, NZ, England. Even people from Germany who were fluent in English were a hard sell.

After that it goes blonde hair blue eyes european -> any other european -> asian -> everyone else.

They have enough europeans from English speaking countries they really have no incentive to hire anyone else. Why would they?

That isn't to say it doesn't happen, just you're going to have a much harder time.

>>377598995
Only Philapenos which I can't even spell, if that counts.

>>377598815

This whole thing is happening fairly soon, mostly because Johnny wants someone to house sit. Apparently his parents were living in Washington DC back in day, and someone broke in and trashed the place. His dog was found stabbed to death in the house, so she's doesn't really feel safe leaving their home unattended, even in Japan.

Johnny travels once a year to house sit for them, but he can't this year and is offering it to us. Half the airfare is covered, as well as some spending money.

Aside from the traveller's basics, what would you say are some essential phrases?

>>377598821

Well, we plan to travel by train and such a bunch. Our main concern is taking the wrong route, but we were told trains amd major buses all have english signage.

Would you say it's a bad idea to try to get to Akiba, Shibuja and a few rural areas?

>>377599229
>English teacher
>can't spell
ebin
no wonder japanese are so bad at english

>>377599273
It all depends on how you handle stress and being a bit lost. If you enjoy figuring it out, you'll be alright. If you freak out then you might have a tough time.

Most Japanese people will want to help you out if you don't act like a psycho. Even standing around looking slightly lost will garner attention from Japanese people who want to use their English on a foreigner. So I think you will be fine.

As for some phrases that might be useful, (look up the pronunciation and practice it)

x ni ikitai desu (i want to go to x)

x wa doko desu ka (where is x)

x ga arimasu ka (do you have x?)

Are probably the three phrases that will make it so you don't die.

Just say to someone at the train station

kobe ni ikitai desu

And they will follow up with English telling you what platform and train to get.

>>377598878
>>377598895


Appreciate the feedback, lads.

>>377599208
That is so stupid man like I get that it makes sense to prefer natives but by the way you are describing it is that they look that somebody isn't native and they brush him off immediately

>>377598685
Honestly if you don't know any japanese, if your staying anywhere but a big city (tokyo, osaka, kyoto) then its going to be hard. there's a lot of stuff in every day life that you don't realize you need to be able to communicate to do effectively (wash clothes, buying phone plans, read transportation signs, ask directions, etc.) There's also an element of some places not letting foreigners in depending on their ability (although this is more for onsens, prostitutes, things where you need to be able to understand cultural rules or have them be communicated to you). I've been here a week and the culture shock really hit me hard. Getting more accustomed now though.

If you want to go id really make sure you think through all the things you need and all the possible things that might go wrong. shit can get real if you're lost with no phone, no sense of direction, and no phone and or money

one last helpful tip, i live in the tokyo area and I'm shocked at how many places don't accept credit cards for payment

>>377598950
what do you recommend to do while your living in japan to help you improve? I need some help.

I have only been here for a little over a week, but even with three years of study i find it hard to learn more, it all happens so fast and its everywhere

>>377597731
>370k per month with free accommodation
Dunno about your education level but that sounds acceptable, especially the free accomodation.

>>377599846
Be a perceptive person. Get Shin Kanzen Master for the JLPT level you want to reach. Play eroge.

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>>377595831
go be fat somewhere else 糞外人

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Is Japan actually a good place to live?

>>377599730
Well, the way my bosses explained it makes sense.

They want to make money. That is why they have a business. To many Japanese people, ethnicity and nationality are one in the same. They don't really understand the concept that asian people are born and grow up in other countries.

People who want to learn English, want to learn it from a European. A lot of people take English classes just so they can talk to more Europeans. They don't really want to talk to someone who looks pretty much like them. Western culture is cool for a lot of people there and that includes the people and their look.

So they don't want to lose money. They hire who will bring in clients

>>377600168
Probably not long term, if you're an EOP.

>>377600168
only if you have a good stable job and speaks japanese without accent. Which you don't

>>377597731

Doing better than I am and I'm not even an English teacher

>>377600192
Well that's fucked up for the Asians born in other places but I'm mostly talking about Europeans that know English fluently but can't get a job beacause they aren't British

>>377594253
tokyo is a meme

sure it's nice to visit but you'll never really get to get to be a special snowflake you really want to be

me, when i become an english teacher i wanna go somewhere like sapporo or somewhere i can be considered truly exotic

>>377597718

I've seen part time English tutoring jobs that pay 3000-4000 yen per hour. Albeit, the educational requirements or experience requirements are higher because you would be teaching business English to Japanese businesspeople

>>377600369
Cute pretend of a typical clueless JET applicant posting on Reddit.

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>>377600369

>>377598021
how'd you swing the 370k, anon? Promotions/career advancement or just a lucrative position?

>>377600168

I think it is, and I barely speak Japanese. Just prepare to be alone a lot

>>377600407
Imagine if japanese was the world most popular language. You cucks will never ever had a chance to get in here, lol

Is Japan as bad with the gays as I hear it is?

I'd like to stay for a few months with my girlfriend but I don't want to make a fuss about it.

>>377600431
but it's true, isn't it

hakujin like us are a common sight in tokyo so you won't be turning very many heads

Please if there's going to be a meetup next week, let it be the weekends

>>377600556

Lol, I don't teach English though. I just saw job postings online

>>377600587
> howaito piggusu like us
fixed

>>377595603
do you have discord/steam? i have a ton of questions and i won't be able to ask them here as im going to bed soon

i'd also like to make a friend

>>377600612
you can only but pray with what the last OP is going to do but based on what he said yesterday in the meetup, he'll most likely make another thread about meetup

>>377600565

I don't think so. Especially if you are a foreigner. Japanese people Japanese people (especially in Tokyo) are quite reserved and keep to themselves. I doubt anyone would even bother you.

>>377600535
Knew I was wise to reopen thread before I crashed. Lucrative position and I knew the hiring manager so helped me get a foot in the door.

Previously did Eikawa work for a while which was okay but less money and infinitely more busy. Swear I learnt fuck all Japanese while I worked there due to being so drained always.

I'm well aware of how lucky I am and am truly appreciative.

>>377600736
Apologies for my spelling mistakes. Quite tired and using my tiny iPhone to post in bed.

>>377600736

It's nice to hear you are doing well. How is your Japanese now? I've been in Japan for almost a year and mine is shit still. With work life in Japan, I always want to crash when I get home at the end of the day.

>>377600565
I've been trying to figure that out myself. ive been trying to get my trans bf over here to visit, but idk what its gonna be like for him

>>377600362
Well that's the thing, even if you know it fluently, it's not natively.

To ne quite honest, when I was learning Japanese I only ever sought out native Japanese teachers. I would do the same for German. I probably wouldn't hire a teacher for a language who is not a native speaker. Even if you can speak it fluently, there are so many nuances to language that a non-native won't pick up on. Especially the difference between certain phrases. It's just how it is, man.

>>377600842
I was like that always. It's improved a fair bit in the past few months as I have time to study at work but I freely admit it's not great. For what the JLPT is worth, I'm N5 and taking N4 in December.

But as far as speaking goes, I consider myself basic, very basic, conversational. Can usually get my point across albeit with loads of grammatical errors. Would love to get to about N3 someday, N2 seems impossible at this stage.

>>377600886
Isn't he talking about Asians with their first language as English?

>>377600886
Well okay thanks for the help,though I believe I will still try and make my plan a success even though it's gonna be tough. Also a non-native will understand when someone doesn't get something because he was in the same position I think that's a good point to say don't you agree?

>>377601015

Good luck on the N4! I haven't even thought about taking those yet. I'm hoping I get more time to study in the upcoming months.

It's annoying too because some people will be Japanese majors from the US studying abroad and they will look at me incredulously and say, "You aren't good at Japanese, but you live in Japan?", but I just respond, "You don't know that Japanese work life bro."

>>377601024
No I'm not sorry if I confused you

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>>377601294

>>377601015
>>377601240
N4 is around Japanese early elementary schooler level. And ultimately only N2 and N1 give you tangible benefits, mainly N1. Consider not even taking the lower levels, it's a waste of money.

>>377601240
True that.

I would love to take a month and do an intensive course, but who can just stop adult life and put it on hold for a month? Real life doesn't work that way!

Best of luck to you also, and all the best for your future. I'm off to sleep
now cus とても眠い.

お休みなさい!頑張れよ!

to any teachers, does having an actual degree in english help get better paying jobs as a teacher? as opposed to some shmoe who only has a degree in psychology but took the TEFL cert?

>>377601438
Okay, thanks for the tip. Is your N-level basically just something to put on your resume? Because I assume they would be able to gauge your Japanese level once they start talking to you in the interview. So, basically just to get your foot in the door?

>>377601525
Me too, but being an adult waits for no one! Thank you for taking the time to reply. I should probably sleep soon also. Good luck in future!

>>377601740
>Okay, thanks for the tip. Is your N-level basically just something to put on your resume?

Mainly. Japanese universities also want you to have N2 or better yet N1.

Sounds like you didn't take any level yet. It's a passive comprehension only test. Vocab, grammar, reading and listening. So by passing it you prove your passive Japanese level. Then they'll test your active (speaking) with an interview.

>>377601890
Noted, thanks for the information. How many years would it take to go from basically no ability to N1 or N2?

>>377602082
8 months.

>>377602082
4-6 to N1. Faster if you don't do anything than study.

Tokyo /v meet up when

>>377602120
>>377602150

That's not as long as I thought. Time to start studying!

>>377602292
That's if you do not give up.
3.5 years for N2, 5.5 years for N1 here.

>>377602240
I'm down

>>377602436
I see. I guess life kind of makes it difficult to commit everything to studying for it :/

>>377602618
Cool, how do we organize this shit?

>>377602831
I have no idea, I was hoping you would know lol

>>377602831
>>377602971
Hahaha, you sound like you're gonna have gay sex.

>>377603170
we sure are (no homo), if we can figure out how to contact each other

>>377603170
>>377603235
Exactly (no homo)

>>377602831
Someone just made a throwaway email account last time and mailed their steam account. Check the previous thread

>>377603775
Right, thanks
>>377602971
[email protected] you can send your steam here, let's make this happen

>>377600369
>caring about how special you look
Also
>Sapporo
>exotic

It's a great city but far from exotic.

>>377598173
India is literally one of the worst countries in the entire world. It's a fucking shit stain and no amount of decent looking landscapes will ever make up for how fucking horrible India, it's government, and the people living in it are

>tfw asian but trying to apply to become an english teacher in Japan

I'll get h-h-hired, r-r-right?

>>377604189
>ESL fags

>>377604002
sent

I don´t get it. Like what the fuck are you guys even learning ? They just take people without teaching degree to just come to the class and speak bullshit while he doesn´t understand them at all and they doesn´t understand him.
That´s about it ?

>being a dancing monkey

jesus christ I thought /v/ had a little more dignity than this

>>377604157
Umm no sweetie

>>377604189
Being non native certainly counts against you, but who knows

>>377600168
Absolutely. But I live in Tokyo so everything is so straightforward. Can't imagine what living in a small town would be like. I'd recommend living in a sharehouse to make friends then transition to your own place from there.

>>377601015
Are you me? Been in Japan just under a year and my learning progression has been identical. I do a weekly language exchange but hardly anything sticks. Baby steps I guess.

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>>377592341
>unironically going to gaijin bars

All of the english teachers ITT should kill themselves.
>tfw salaried big boy position at a firm in Tokyo
All of you eigo sensei plebs are beneath me. Bend the knee.

>>377605530
Enjoy your 16 hour workdays and mandatory drinking sessions with your colleagues homo

>>377605530
I'm not into Asians even though I live in Japan. Hub is by far the best place to meet other foreigners (or most clubs but fuck that noise).

being an english teacher seems fun, until you see the 35-40+ english teachers who earn the exact same salary for 20 years and are jaded, lonely and hate their life.

It's a sad existence

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>>377605701
Lmao, this is the lie that JET faggots tell to reassure themselves that hey aren't massive failures. Salaryman work life has changed a lot since the 90s and even more so since that Dentsu girl committed suicide on Christmas. I have 0 core time which means I can go to work and leave work at any time as long as I put in the 8 hours a day.

>mandatory drinking sessions with your colleagues
You mean the awesome events where once every two weeks my superiors take us out to izakaya and strip clubs and pay for absolutely everything? Yeah, I'll continue enjoying it.

>>377605949
You're pretty delusional to think anyone doing a working holiday thing wishes they were a salary man. You're insecurity is showing.

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>mfw I failed the JET application last year

I want to spend a few years in Japan but JET seems to be the only really decent choice

Anyone have any advice?

>>377605906
If you're doing it for more than a year or two, you're doing it wrong. Leave the English teaching to the youngins and work on an actual career.

>>377606403
>JET
>"""working holiday"""
Lol yeah I'm sure future employers are going to be really interested in how you got a shit degree and didn't know what to do in life so you pissed away 3-5 years teaching children phonetics.

>>377606460
Apply directly to one of the many private schools not associated with jet. There are plenty that will help you get your visa and assist in the moving process.

>>377606593
What kind of work do you do?

>>377606593
See
>>377606552
So you're comparing yourself to 18-22 year olds, either fresh out of university or still studying. Have fun with that insecurity, bud.

>>377607232
I'm 23
;^)

>>377606460
It's possible to fail that?

>>377589921
My company doesn't "send" high level people. They leave because they feel like it. The people that get "sent" places are the young single guys because they're too low level to say no and everyone else wants to stay home with their families. Business trips are usually really fucking boring unless you get lucky.

>>377607406
Then there's still plenty of time for you to figure out your superiority complex.

>>377605949
I don't like my coworkers, but I would definitely go to a strip club with them if my boss paid for it. Japan, or at least your company, sounds dope.

>>377607654
Everyone really fights hard for overseas postings where I work. These guys are senior, experienced employees too (not the managers though)

>>377607873
It depends on the destination for us. I work for a defense contractor, so half the time you can go to places like Japan or Germany, and the other half you end up in some shithole where you can throw a rock in any direction and hit a combat zone. The people that take traveling positions usually have to visit all of those at some point, so the nastier places tend to make people not want to do it.

Other than that, you're just gonna go visit a bunch of boring office buildings in probably the worst parts of the east coast.

I imagine the true commercial world tends to be a bit more exciting.

>>377608378
Same with my side. I'm not actually in the private sector either, I work in the foreign ministry. The American and European posts are fought over tooth and nail while anything middle eastern or African has much less competition. Yours truly got stuck in south Asian affairs at HQ

>>377604002
Another Tokyo anon here, sent my steam.

I normally hang out with japs, but would be interesting meeting up with some anons for a change.

Do Jap otaku hang out with gaijin otaku or do they hate them?

>>377609145
Western NEETs, shut ins and otaku types are already kind of nutty, I can't imagine them getting along too well

>>377598173
>>377605190
Fuck off rakesh

>>377598173
>designated shitting streets
We can pretend it isn't a third world shithole if you'd like.

>>377609145
I sometimes go to an otaku meeting held in Ikebukuro on Saturday nights and get along with everyone there fine. Often play Smash & then all night karaoke etc.

After the initial "wow a gaijin speaking jap", people don't seem to put much attention to that stuff.

>>377608603
Wow nice job. What did you study?

>>377609646
is this a private event? I Play smash a lot and id like to meet some people while I'm here

>>377588068
Try ALL the Sofmap stores in Akihabara (except maybe the Used Mac store). Fucking Sofmap rules.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvQ5wQfWWI0

>>377608603
>south Asian
Read that as "South African" and was surprised you're not being raped to death by the Police.
Congrats on Asia, though.

>>377610904
It honestly wasn't my first choice, I'm still sitting at home so that isn't great either. I wanted an overseas posting, or EU/NA/East Asia subject area

>>377610540
Engineering + International Relations as a double degree

>Want to try living in Japan for a year
>Would have to abandon well-paying job and career to do so
>Work conditions in Japan are far worse than the US

Tried two times so far for the JET Program but no dice yet. Hopefully by the time I end up going over there startups / tech companies will have their shit more together.

I think I'll try teaching English in Japan. Seems like a good way to live overseas for a few years.

Is there an age limit on joining JET or any other 3rd party English program?

I wouldn't want to go now because career, but when I'm late 20s/early 30s it'll likely be a lot calmer for me to think about it