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    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

(2016-06-13, 6:09 am)vix86 Wrote: Congrats to you again zx573! I'll reiterate again to you TheVinster, you should check out some of the companies on paiza and google their name and check their care...
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2016-06-15, 7:33 pm
    Thread: Living Japanese DVD
Post: RE: Living Japanese DVD

Sorry, if you had contacted me a few months ago I had burned it to my HD. I've since deleted it.
TheVinster Learning resources 10 689 2016-06-06, 10:29 pm
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

I'm not a programmer or explicitly in IT so not sure if those would be good for me. I work at a tech company, but work with the product in that regard unfortunately.
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2016-06-01, 9:17 pm
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

(2016-05-30, 5:48 pm)zx573 Wrote: You already have a (from what I can tell, decent) job, and more importantly, actual work experience. Is the MBA something you would go for even if you didn't want t...
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2016-05-30, 8:06 pm
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

Just to bump this thread again... Haven't lost hope that an opportunity to move to the Japan office at my current job is possible; however, getting very antsy. I've started browsing some sites and co...
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2016-05-30, 2:01 pm
    Thread: Am I doing the most appropriate things to improve listening ability?
Post: RE: Am I doing the most appropriate things to impr...

(2016-04-28, 6:03 pm)SomeCallMeChris Wrote: (2016-04-28, 12:05 pm)PotbellyPig Wrote: As an update,  I've been watching Jdrama's recently along with the NHK News at 7.  I was wondering if listening...
TheVinster The Japanese language 61 9,721 2016-04-28, 9:35 pm
    Thread: Starting to learn again...
Post: RE: Starting to learn again...

Can anyone expand on Skritter? Is it worth it if I just have an Android phone, and no tablet? Is pricing only the $15/month? Sounds like Roketzu says otherwise, where you only pay for new words.
TheVinster The Japanese language 18 2,027 2016-04-26, 7:51 pm
    Thread: program that stream live TV?
Post: RE: program that stream live TV?

(2016-04-10, 2:15 pm)Roketzu Wrote: (2016-04-10, 1:14 pm)Stansfield123 Wrote: Found a new streaming program...has over 30 channels. Not sure how good it is yet, just installed it today. It's worki...
TheVinster General discussion 278 155,906 2016-04-10, 4:43 pm
    Thread: Listening and speaking, I'm still a little lost
Post: RE: Listening and speaking, I'm still a little los...

(2016-03-29, 9:49 pm)RawrPk Wrote: Doh! Forgot to mention this but I had posted this in PotbellyPig's thread in regards to listening comprehension but I'll mention it here too. http://delvinlangua...
TheVinster General discussion 31 3,217 2016-03-30, 6:36 am
    Thread: Fun Stuff To Do in Osaka/Tokyo (non-sightseeing)
Post: RE: Fun Stuff To Do in Osaka/Tokyo (non-sightseein...

Thanks, mc, this is my 3rd trip to Japan so some of them, such as the Umeda Sky Building, I've already visited; however, I'm interested in checking out that onsen. Previously I also watched the Tokyo ...
TheVinster Off topic 6 929 2016-03-11, 1:23 pm
    Thread: Fun Stuff To Do in Osaka/Tokyo (non-sightseeing)
Post: Fun Stuff To Do in Osaka/Tokyo (non-sightseeing)

Somewhat of a follow-up post to my "Prep for March Trip to Japan" post. I'm leaving for Tokyo today and will be there for a week, followed by a week in Osaka, then back to Tokyo and fly home. I've nev...
TheVinster Off topic 6 929 2016-03-11, 9:48 am
    Thread: 2015 JLPT N2-N1 Thread
Post: RE: 2015 JLPT N2-N1 Thread

Bombed N1 for the 3rd time in a row. Go me!
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 313 56,451 2016-01-27, 1:22 pm
    Thread: I've failed...and I've been lying to myself
Post: RE: I've failed...and I've been lying to myself

(2016-01-25, 7:40 am)dudeshane01 Wrote: So my two cents, just concentrate on making progress in spoken language, use romaji to study. Strongly disagree. You should never even use romaji, and instea...
TheVinster The Japanese language 60 6,950 2016-01-25, 9:18 am
    Thread: How Do I Start Investing?
Post: RE: How Do I Start Investing?

(2016-01-21, 11:42 am)jcdietz03 Wrote: (2016-01-16, 1:58 am)Dudeist Wrote: Random walk down wall street is a pretty good book. I second the motion. This advice is to invest in mutual funds with th...
TheVinster Off topic 42 4,972 2016-01-21, 3:39 pm
    Thread: Beyond Anki: What Are Some Language Learning Tools?
Post: RE: Beyond Anki: What Are Some Language Learning T...

@oliver14 All 6 of your posts are advertising your website. Maybe you should just... stop at this point.
TheVinster Learning resources 39 5,683 2016-01-18, 12:01 am
    Thread: Prep for March Trip to Japan
Post: RE: Prep for March Trip to Japan

(2016-01-16, 11:09 pm)dtcamero Wrote: -jr pass seems to be worth it if you'll use the shinkansen more than twice a week. up to you i guess. -tinder is huge in tokyo. find a date and she'll make a g...
TheVinster Off topic 6 869 2016-01-16, 11:37 pm
    Thread: Prep for March Trip to Japan
Post: Prep for March Trip to Japan

I think I make a thread every time I go on vacation to Japan, but yeah, as always trying to maximize my results.  JR Pass I'm throwing around the idea of buying a 2-week JR pass; however, I'm not sur...
TheVinster Off topic 6 869 2016-01-16, 8:22 pm
    Thread: How Do I Start Investing?
Post: How Do I Start Investing?

Hi everyone, I have a small chunk of money saved up and want to get some investments going. I've taken classes in college and what not; however, I've never been comfortable to learn more and actually ...
TheVinster Off topic 42 4,972 2016-01-15, 11:47 pm
    Thread: FeBe Audiobooks
Post: RE: FeBe Audiobooks

Any recommendations for audiobooks on FeBe? I've only really bought the 夢をかなえるゾウ 1 + 2 series. It's hard sifting through the self-improvement crap
TheVinster Learning resources 34 3,534 2016-01-11, 9:05 am
    Thread: Japanese non-fiction books recommendations
Post: RE: Book Recommendations

(2016-01-04, 6:44 am)Bokusenou Wrote: http://www.lifehacker.jp/study/cat120/ Lifehacker.jp book reviews are pretty good for finding interesting non-fiction books. Nice, thanks. I may use this as I ...
TheVinster General discussion 8 1,263 2016-01-04, 9:35 am
    Thread: 2015 Reflections and 2016 Resolutions
Post: RE: 2015 Reflections and 2016 Resolutions

(2016-01-02, 4:40 pm)gaiaslastlaugh Wrote: (2016-01-02, 11:58 am)TheVinster Wrote: Improve myself. A broad goal that consists of some very standard resolutions: keep exercising, be more social, ...
TheVinster General discussion 19 1,794 2016-01-02, 6:18 pm
    Thread: 2015 Reflections and 2016 Resolutions
Post: RE: 2015 Reflections and 2016 Resolutions

2015 Resolutions Quote: Consistently study. I finally work at a full-time job which is looking to expand into the Asian market in the next 1-3 years. My bosses know I study Japanese, and if I play m...
TheVinster General discussion 19 1,794 2016-01-02, 11:58 am
    Thread: Good sites for free constant streaming Japanese?
Post: RE: Good sites for free constant streaming Japanes...

When the stream works, this one is good: https://streamup.com/sherming4444.
TheVinster Learning resources 10 2,095 2015-12-27, 6:33 pm
    Thread: Goal/Habit-Forming Apps
Post: RE: Goal/Habit-Forming Apps

Forgot to respond to this but thanks for the help guys, I've been using Habitica. Was kinda using it mildly until today, but now I'm trying to ramp up so that I'm eliminating bad habits that are obvio...
TheVinster Off topic 21 3,115 2015-12-27, 11:05 am
    Thread: .....
Post: RE: How often do you "cheat" while reading Japanes...

I only really cheat in the sense that when I read articles online, I too often rely on Rikaikun for every little thing. Even words I already know. I'm often second-guessing how well I know how to read...
TheVinster The Japanese language 12 1,550 2015-12-26, 10:42 pm
    Thread: 2015 JLPT N2-N1 Thread
Post: RE: 2015 JLPT N2-N1 Thread

If you want dramas: http://jdramacity.blogspot.com/ Mystery drama I recommend: 我が家へようこそ
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 313 56,451 2015-12-26, 9:40 am
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

(2015-12-24, 2:17 pm)gaiaslastlaugh Wrote: (2015-12-24, 9:36 am)vix86 Wrote: More than likely it's pushed your chances of an internal transfer out by a few years. Salesforce is a huge company, you...
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2015-12-24, 5:11 pm
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

(2015-12-24, 9:36 am)vix86 Wrote: More than likely it's pushed your chances of an internal transfer out by a few years. Salesforce is a huge company, you have to figure there are more people wanting...
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2015-12-24, 10:52 am
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

Well my company was just acquired by Salesforce, so... Japan here I come? Maybe. Hopefully.
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2015-12-23, 11:20 pm
    Thread: Exploring Job Options in Japan
Post: RE: Exploring Job Options in Japan

I'm still trying to update my English resume (getting guidance from the recruiter at work), then translating it. I posted on a local Chicago Japanese forum and they provided the websites below. Maybe ...
TheVinster JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 51 6,471 2015-12-20, 12:06 pm