firaplays Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 I got my dream job of teaching English in Japan with a prestigious program! This isn't technically my first full time job, but it's the first full time job I've had that'll actually pay anything worth mentioning. I think I'm a real adult now XD Angeló, smoss1, tk421beth and 3 others 6 Quote
smoss1 Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 That's awesome! Kudos to you! It sounds like an amazing opportunity! Is it for the cultural experience, language or both? Are you teaching adults or children? Do you leave soon or do you have time to prepare? It must be nerve-racking yet exciting at the same time. Happy travels! Quote
firaplays Posted March 29, 2017 Author Posted March 29, 2017 Thank you^^ It's for the language, cultural experience, and the sake of having a job that I'll actually like XD I'll be teaching children, but I won't know the age or where I'll be until May. I have until late-ish July to prepare, which is both a lot of time and not a lot of time XD smoss1 1 Quote
flcoastallife Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 That's awesome! I've always wanted to teach abroad. What program are you working with? Quote
fantazia01 Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Congratulations! That sounds so exciting. I've been planning a trip to Japan for a long while but had a bit of a set-back recently due to health issues. It'll be a year before I can go now at least but, it's still on my to-do list. I love Japanese culture, such a rich history, you're so lucky! I have friends who have/are working and living there, mostly all in the tech field but they love it. The pictures and videos they send me are amazing. Best of luck with the new job and the new life! Quote
natla Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 That is awesome! And so exciting! I'm currently looking for a full time job and it's really hard to find anything where I live :( Quote
charelan Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Awesome!!! I did a 2 year stint in Korea a few years back and travelled a bit in Japan while there. If you haven't already been -- Japan is awesome! One of my favourite countries I've visited. So clean, people are so polite... everything is so interesting... I'm sure you will absolutely love it. Quote
jellysundae Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Huge congratulations! I have an online friend why did the exact same thing with the JET program, she went out there as a teaching assistant maybe 4 years ago? She's now teaching English full time and is married to a Japanese guy. Quote
Angeló Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 you're lucky :) Japan is an amazing country with a very rich culture and heritage :) congratulations :) <3 Quote
jellysundae Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Some interesting cultural adjustments heading your way, too! My friend Ferra says the Japanese don't believe in insulation in buildings, lol. During the winter everyone keeps their coats on all day in school because it's so cold indoors. Will you be living in a shoebox apartment with just a hotplate to cook on? Quote
life_eclectic Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Pretty much all been said, but I want to say congratulations to you! That is great news! Quote
midnight_spell360 Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 I am going to type out my congratulations to you, firaplays, bc I am out of likes at this early hour in the morning ( ). It is so wonderful that you have your dream job and get to work with kids! May you days be filled with new wonders and great happiness as you journey to this new adventure! Try to drop by and up-date us from time to time but we know you will be very busy ! Remember that we are all rooting for you to succeed and are here when you need to vent! Quote
tk421beth Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 14 hours ago, firaplays said: I got my dream job of teaching English in Japan with a prestigious program! This isn't technically my first full time job, but it's the first full time job I've had that'll actually pay anything worth mentioning. I think I'm a real adult now XD How wonderful for you! You must be so excited! Way to go! I am so happy for you! Quote
xd0rkus58 Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Congrats! That is so exciting! I am currently in school for teaching! I want to do elementary! I have about two years left, and I can not wait to be done so I can finally get a job in teaching which I am so passionate about! Good luck!! I'm sure you'll be great! midnight_spell360 1 Quote
firaplays Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks everyone, I'm moved that so many people are excited for me^^ I'm teaching with the JET Program, but I have no idea where I'm going to be yet XD I've been there and done that with the shoe box and single hot plate though, so I know I can handle that! I'm almost more worried to live in a big house in the country because I know there will be bugs EVERYWHERE^^' I'll try to post an update when I know where I'm going to be. Quote
s21r12 Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Nice! and I thought I was going pro getting a $1 dollar raise at Mcdonalds. 0_o Quote
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