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dianajc



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:13 pm    Post subject: Too Old to Work in Japan? Reply with quote
Hello!
I am a confused newbie here on this forum. I am 56 years old, degree-educated, recently qualified in EFL (120 hour course). I have more than 30 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including high-level consultancy and supervisory roles. However, I do not have any direct teaching experience.

I would really like to know if there is any prospect of me being able to find work in Japan teaching one-to-one or small groups of adults.

I appreciate your experience and advice which will help me make a few important decisions.

Many thanks.
Diana
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The Fifth Column



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Traditionally, Japan has been rife with ageism, but as an old fart, I'm not interested in living/working there.

I guess younger ones can chime in if anything has changed...
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Maitoshi



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not sure if it's something you would consider, but we have universities that focus on medicine, dentistry, et cetera. They usually need people to teach English as used within specific fields. Your experience would be an asset for such a position.
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Maitoshi



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
BTW there are a lot of "old farts" in universities these days.
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The Fifth Column



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maitoshi wrote:
BTW there are a lot of "old farts" in universities these days.


That's great news for the OP! A few decades back in my 30s, I was told that I was cutting it very close...

Didn't much matter to me, tho, as I wound up hooking up wid a very nice slice of "Christmas Cake"!
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rtm



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 12:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maitoshi wrote:
Not sure if it's something you would consider, but we have universities that focus on medicine, dentistry, et cetera. They usually need people to teach English as used within specific fields. Your experience would be an asset for such a position.

My understanding is that for this, the OP would need the indicated relevant industry experience + at least a masters degree (in TESOL to be more competitive, or in the disciplinary subject for less competitive positions).

It sounds like ALT positions wouldn't be for the OP (based on the preference for "one-to-one or small groups of adults"). While some eikaiwa companies (private language 'schools') prefer younger teachers, some do also hire older teachers since some students feel more comfortable with a teacher who isn't half their age.
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Maitoshi



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry, I was thinking she had an advanced degree from the post. Guess not?
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rtm



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maitoshi wrote:
Sorry, I was thinking she had an advanced degree from the post. Guess not?

No idea. All she said was "degree-educated" (though, to me, that sounds like "first degree"). Was just throwing that info out for clarification.
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The Fifth Column



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounded like British terminology to me...I took as a received degree...
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