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[sweetvespertine]

I got a job offer in the Chiba prefecture. I was really interested in working in Tokyo. I am afraid that if I decline the offer that I will not be given another offer. Should I just risk it wait until they find something in Tokyo? Any advice will be helpful.

[earthmonkey]

Chiba borders Tokyo. Depending on where this job is in Chiba, it might not be too far. Do you know where it is?

[seanmcginty]

Chiba isn't far from Tokyo, so you could still go on weekends or whatever.

Unless you have some extraordinary reason for wanting to work in Tokyo, I would suggest taking the job. Not many companies give someone a second chance if they reject a job offer, and it could take you months to find a job with another company that will get you to Tokyo.

I spent a couple of years working for AEON. As far as English schools go they aren't a bad company to work for. But if you start acting all picky and choosy before you've even got the job, I guarantee that this will not endear you to them and they'll probably go to the next person on the list and offer them the job instead.

[sweetvespertine]

I have done some research on the area. It is near the Tokyo bay and is near the disneyland there. I have heard mixed reviews of the area. Some say it is not very nice, but others say it is developing. If anyone can add to this, or is or was in the area, please give me any advice so that I can make a decision.

[ripslyme]

[dudelebow]

which branch school in chiba?

[sweetvespertine]

I will be working in Funabashi. If anyone has any experience living in the city, safety, and anything that might be useful, please let me know.

[azarashi sushi]

Funabashi is almost Tokyo, so don't worry.

It's only about 40 or 45 minutes to Shinjuku on the Sobu line.

[sweetvespertine]

I am most likely going to take the position anyway. I guess I got discouraged when I realized I didnt get the ideal position. I will be working alot and as long as I am close to some good shopping, restaurants, etc. I will be fine. Anyone living there please let me know how living there is.

[dudelebow]

i used to live in funabashi and i used to work for aeon. not at the funabashi aeon branch though. funabashi isn't so bad. there is stuff to do around there and yeah, not so far from tokyo.

as for aeon, well......the trainers and staff will be watching and judging you very carefully. watch what you say. don't cross your legs. don't complain about anything. they are sticklers for professionalism and expect you to acclimate immediately into their so called japanese business culture (which it's really not). ironically when it comes to workers rights, they aren't professional at all. they desperately need a union. but if you're just there for a year, then you probably need not worry. most important thing is to get along with your manager and head teacher.

the trainers are a freaky bunch. you'll see right away that they have been in japan too long.

couple of notes: the head trainer with initials m.m stutters alot. might seem like a nice guy at first, but if you ever have to deal with him face to face for any reason, he's a world class a-hole. secondly, they will try to persuade you to fear the president mr. miyake. don't be afraid of him. just pretend like you are.

[shadowsinner]

[dudelebow]

nope. just a ridiculous aeon rule. and yes, they enforce it. especially at training. you also have to call students when they are absent.

[sweetvespertine]

Oh, just to help with my decision, what is the nightlife like? Do people stay in Funabashi or is it that close to Tokyo that people just go there and hang out? What about art, and other cultural stuff?

[canuck]

In your position, how much better can you hope for? You want to be in Tokyo, and the other posters say you're within 45 minutes by train. Granted, working for one of the big eikaiwa companies isn't the best thing in the world, but beggars can't be choosers.

[luckyloser700]