What are the standards for generic English teaching jobs in Japan and both sides of the JET program [ALT and the other one]
I got multiple degrees including the MBA but have done nothing with them really. I can technically fill the years saying I worked for my brother which I have but on such a part time level that it is a bit of a farce. I have started learning Japanese recently and have no real interest in going over unless I get N1 or at least N2 [considering that 18K vocab requirement, yikes]. I have recently started at a call center just to get a little something extra on the resume. Would a few years of that help. Also I am 46 now and from what I understand age beyond a certain level can be a negative.
Is working in Japan a pipe dream? Not so much for the money, I could live a frugal life without working no as it is. However I do find it a bit isolating socially speaking not working and figure a few years in Japan would be a bit better if I had some sort of work to fit in better. Ignoring the difficulty of getting a long term visa without work or study if I understand the situation right.
I know one person who says all you need is a heart beat and the ability to grunt in English but his experiences are in other nearby countries and I get the impression things are changing quickly.
I got multiple degrees including the MBA but have done nothing with them really. I can technically fill the years saying I worked for my brother which I have but on such a part time level that it is a bit of a farce. I have started learning Japanese recently and have no real interest in going over unless I get N1 or at least N2 [considering that 18K vocab requirement, yikes]. I have recently started at a call center just to get a little something extra on the resume. Would a few years of that help. Also I am 46 now and from what I understand age beyond a certain level can be a negative.
Is working in Japan a pipe dream? Not so much for the money, I could live a frugal life without working no as it is. However I do find it a bit isolating socially speaking not working and figure a few years in Japan would be a bit better if I had some sort of work to fit in better. Ignoring the difficulty of getting a long term visa without work or study if I understand the situation right.
I know one person who says all you need is a heart beat and the ability to grunt in English but his experiences are in other nearby countries and I get the impression things are changing quickly.