Japan - News/General Discussion

tabana wrote:
I've heard a few people talking about past experience on gaijinpot and other site, and it's awful. They make sure you don't socialize with anyone, so you can't find a job elsewhere. If it wasn't for the random police checks on gaijins, they'd probably confiscate your passport, so you can't go back home either. :usuck:

basically i think most EIKAWAS treat their teachers like shiet...from what i can gather...how sad.....they don't even get paid that much. maybe like $2500 a month....so they don't deserve to be shitted on.

Anime Dad wrote:Could be good for Wyn-chan anyway. If Nova collapses, there's a lot of students that will be looking for classes elsewhere. The other schools will be needing teachers :)

One of my contacts from work from Japan, who speaks no English, is currently in New Zealand for a month of intensive English lessons.

Oh no! She'll be saying "sux" for "six" :hehe:

After reading that, I'm still shocked that they hired Australians to teach english. :beaten: :hehe: :bow:


The program I'm looking at is called "JET" (I think) and I've communicated with people who have gone through that program and it's all good reviews. :good:

Wynter wrote:

After reading that, I'm still shocked that they hired Australians to teach english. :beaten: :hehe: :bow:


The program I'm looking at is called "JET" (I think) and I've communicated with people who have gone through that program and it's all good reviews. :good:

JET is sponsored by the Japanese government...it's not a private affair...i thought JET was only open to college students?

edit: I checked, no it's open to those under 40

Tu_triky wrote:

JET is sponsored by the Japanese government...it's not a private affair...i thought JET was only open to college students?

edit: I checked, no it's open to those under 40

I think my cousin is going to go through this as well. I don't think I'd be able to do a private thing since I'd only have about six months for the leave.

Wynter wrote:

I think my cousin is going to go through this as well. I don't think I'd be able to do a private thing since I'd only have about six months for the leave.

yeah but you can't do JET for only six months the contract stipulates a minimum one year stay

IIRC, Nova was JET too. It just means Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.

tabana wrote:IIRC, Nova was JET too. It just means Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.

i see....all i know is nova is unko....pure crap. worse than kalbi juice on your keyboard.

Tu_triky wrote:

yeah but you can't do JET for only six months the contract stipulates a minimum one year stay

That's the other option: taking an entire year off. I'm not sure I'm ready to do that just yet tho.

I'm also considering going to Taiwan to teach... but I dunno yet.

Wynter wrote:

That's the other option: taking an entire year off. I'm not sure I'm ready to do that just yet tho.

all i'm saying is you can't do a JET stint for 6 months..but if you wanted to teach English through one of the myriad Eikawas directly they could accommodate a shorter stay

Tu_triky wrote:

all i'm saying is you can't do a JET stint for 6 months..but if you wanted to teach English through one of the myriad Eikawas directly they could accommodate a shorter stay

What I'm saying is that the option for the year is there for me, I prolly just won't take it. I mean, I dunno, I might in a few years, when I plan on going. Right now it's just an idea.

Wynter wrote:

What I'm saying is that the option for the year is there for me, I prolly just won't take it. I mean, I dunno, I might in a few years, when I plan on going. Right now it's just an idea.

you should go...they migh want to grope you in the subway to make you feel welcome.

Tu_triky wrote:

you should go...they migh want to grope you in the subway to make you feel welcome.

I'm betting on it. I can start charging for extra spending money.

Wynter wrote:

I'm betting on it. I can start charging for extra spending money.

except no one will pay you because they feel it's their right to grab ass there....

Tu_triky wrote:

except no one will pay you because they feel it's their right to grab ass there....

Foiled. :doh:

Wynter wrote:

Foiled. :doh:

you might find some fellow south asians there to team up with though. you could renact WWII

Check out gainjinpot.com They have tons of offers. I don't know if you need to be JET qualified, but some offers are for people currently living in Japan. On the other hand if you choose Taiwan, IIRC krim had the citizenship. You just have to marry him and you can stay as long as you want. :mrgreen:

Tu_triky wrote:

i see....all i know is nova is unko....pure crap. worse than kalbi juice on your keyboard.

:rofl:

I'm thinking of adding some kimchi on it to spice it up. :bonk:

Tu_triky wrote:

you might find some fellow south asians there to team up with though. you could renact WWII

LOL! I wonder if I'd get along with the South Asians. I never did in highschool... :sweat:

Wynter wrote:

LOL! I wonder if I'd get along with the South Asians. I never did in highschool... :sweat:

yeah but you high school isn't over for you....you teach it...you still have a chance

Tu_triky wrote:

yeah but you high school isn't over for you....you teach it...you still have a chance

And ironically, I'm teaching at my old highschool. :sweat: :crazy:

Wynter wrote:

And ironically, I'm teaching at my old highschool. :sweat: :crazy:

it's fated...it's in the naan.

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