Now I'm considering this ...

[fushigi_na_chou]

~.: Sarah brought to my attention how great it could be to teach English in Japan. Until today, I'd only been passively considering it, since I wanted to do something more mental health related, and not completely education related. Also ... JAPAN. I had a hard time being there for four months. I missed my family and friends ridiculously, and I

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[hideincarnate]

My advice: IM me. XD I can answer any of your questions a lot faster in person, if we're ever on at the same time

[fushigi_na_chou]

Wow, that is certainly alot of information, and alot of good advice. This is why I'd only been passively considering it, because I don't know if I'd be ready to go back any time soon. I'd love to jump on a plane now to visit for a week or two maybe, with friends in tow, with a bunch of money, with a dictionary (or someone whose Japanese hasn't decreased as much as mine), but that's not the situation, and so I'm wary. I'll continue to think about it, and if I've got anymore questions, I'll definitely ask you. Thank you~~~ ♥

[on_dragon_wings]

I know that the company I told you about, Amity, has schools in most of the major cities. They even let you give your preference and they try to give it to you (or at least something close to it).

Plus, with the paid vacation you could always come home (or have your family come and visit in Japan like mine want to, lol). Like I said, the home sickness may not be as much of an issue once you settle yourself in and get into a routine (and be making money on your own). It would be just like moving to New York, only a "tad" farther away, lol. Homesickness is natural your first time moving out on your own, it doesn't really matter where you move to. XD

[fushigi_na_chou]

Well, it wouldn't really be that much money after all. Our economy is so bad that the salary would only be about $3000 a month, and you still have to pay for your own amenities and living expenses like groceries and transportation. Also, Jess said that the pay is offset for two months (no matter what company you go through (she also said that Amity is not her first choice of companies to go through to work in Japan)), so you'd have to go with quite a chunk of money to begin with. :/

[zekitty]

Meh. Mum is going to Miami, Nova and Blake are going to Oklahoma, and now you might be going to Japan.

Whaz happenin to muh weeeerld?! D:

But, if it's what you wanna do, I say go for it! How many opportunities do people get for something like this? Broaden your horizons! Maybe you might be able to get in touch with Fukuda-san and maybe some of the other gaijin teachers we had over there? (Just, please, not the dog lady...)

[fushigi_na_chou]

Well, I talked to one of my friends who is teaching there now. Either way, it's a HUGE maybe, a last resort. Don't worry- I don't plan on leaving any time soon. :) -cling-

[zekitty]

Yay fish! *cling*

[fireflowerlass]

oooh, teaching in Japan would be hard core! Are you still thinking about it?

[fushigi_na_chou]

Eh ... not so much anymore? It's still in my mind, but it's a very last resort.

Though riding the bus today made me feel like I was back in Japan~~ ^-^