OLさん？
I still don't have the almighty visa sticker in my passport, but nevertheless, all signs in heaven and earth point to me getting it, along with a proper, full-time job.
I'll let you know if and when to congratulate me - right now it's still way too early to celebrate. I can't help getting a little excited though, because not only the boss seems to have taken a liking in me, he also wants me on a job that I will most likely enjoy doing.
While it's not singing or writing novels or game storylines, it's still exciting. I'm not going to tell you too much about it for two reasons - first is that I actually don't know the details myself, since I can't start working until I get the visa, and that's gonna take some time. Reason number two is the company itself being set up as we speak - it's a new thing meant to start in several fields with an eye kept on them so that later it could be assessed which branches make most profit. And I can't just go and post everything I know about it on my blog.
What I think I can safely say though is, I'm going to be responsible for handling foreign professionals registered at the office, plus regular office work, plus maybe teaching Polish sometimes, if anyone interested pops out. But it seems that teaching would only be a very side kind of side-work, and mainly - I'm gonna be an OL.
You know, like in dramas.
Haha, of course expecting it to be just like in dramas would be very naive. Contrary to what some may believe I do realize the difference between television-Japan and the real thing. Well, at least as much as living here for over a year could let to. But still, I can't help it that my heart skips a beat when I think of how my life is gonna look like from now on.
My boss-to-be was very contended hearing that I don't plan on going back to Poland next year or generally anytime soon, which makes me believe as long as the company prospers (for which I am definitely going to work my ass off), I can stay in Tokyo for long years. Years during which I will eventually move out of a shared apartment into something I rent on my own, get my own fridge, and a few pot plants. Me becoming a working woman, independent and self-sufficient. Now how cool is that!
Also, I'm gonna have a real deal job for 5 days a week, which means 2 days a week off, at least in theory. Plus you know, even if it really is only theory, I don't mind all that much. I don't have children to attend to, and besides, I was somehow working it out having school/work/training in various combinations EVERY freaking day for last 11 or so months, so an occasional working weekend isn't going to scare me now.
All in all, I'm looking forward to the life that's peeking at me from around the corner. I wish it really came my way, and soon please. Spoonfighter is polishing her spoons in waiting for the challenge to present itself in full color!
I'll let you know if and when to congratulate me - right now it's still way too early to celebrate. I can't help getting a little excited though, because not only the boss seems to have taken a liking in me, he also wants me on a job that I will most likely enjoy doing.
While it's not singing or writing novels or game storylines, it's still exciting. I'm not going to tell you too much about it for two reasons - first is that I actually don't know the details myself, since I can't start working until I get the visa, and that's gonna take some time. Reason number two is the company itself being set up as we speak - it's a new thing meant to start in several fields with an eye kept on them so that later it could be assessed which branches make most profit. And I can't just go and post everything I know about it on my blog.
What I think I can safely say though is, I'm going to be responsible for handling foreign professionals registered at the office, plus regular office work, plus maybe teaching Polish sometimes, if anyone interested pops out. But it seems that teaching would only be a very side kind of side-work, and mainly - I'm gonna be an OL.
You know, like in dramas.
Haha, of course expecting it to be just like in dramas would be very naive. Contrary to what some may believe I do realize the difference between television-Japan and the real thing. Well, at least as much as living here for over a year could let to. But still, I can't help it that my heart skips a beat when I think of how my life is gonna look like from now on.
My boss-to-be was very contended hearing that I don't plan on going back to Poland next year or generally anytime soon, which makes me believe as long as the company prospers (for which I am definitely going to work my ass off), I can stay in Tokyo for long years. Years during which I will eventually move out of a shared apartment into something I rent on my own, get my own fridge, and a few pot plants. Me becoming a working woman, independent and self-sufficient. Now how cool is that!
Also, I'm gonna have a real deal job for 5 days a week, which means 2 days a week off, at least in theory. Plus you know, even if it really is only theory, I don't mind all that much. I don't have children to attend to, and besides, I was somehow working it out having school/work/training in various combinations EVERY freaking day for last 11 or so months, so an occasional working weekend isn't going to scare me now.
All in all, I'm looking forward to the life that's peeking at me from around the corner. I wish it really came my way, and soon please. Spoonfighter is polishing her spoons in waiting for the challenge to present itself in full color!