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tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

It's educational science to be precise. I didn't study any specific subject I could teach, that would be a different thing anyway.

I learned all about methodology, sociology, psychology, coaching adults (in companies for example) and stuff like that.
It's worthless - even in Germany (and now don't ASK me why I studied that *g*).
I doubt I could use that in a Japanese university.
I know that I'm not really qualified for anything, but I don't wanna make a HUGE career here, I just want to have a full-time job for 1 more year.

btw. I checked Berlitz Japan, seems they only have jobs for English native-speakers (aka no work visa for me).
I'll call Interac tomorrow (gotta go to work now) and see if they still have German ALT positions available (I remember seeing one, although the salary was a joke ... 230.000Y, but at least that would get me a visa!).

Gotta find good alternatives asap while still trying to get the work visa for my current job.

Thanks so much for your help!
If you hear / see anything that might be suited for me, please let me know.

EDIT: what about a self-sponsored visa?

wintersweet · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:40 am Post subject:

Stupid question, but did you google "teach German" + Japan and the equivalent in Japanese? I got some hits when I did so but I couldn't tell of any of them were relevant.

I *have* seen German listings in ohayosensei.com in the past, but there aren't any this issue.

being-a-broad.com has totally random jobs sometimes.

Good luck!

wintersweet · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:40 am Post subject:

Stupid question, but did you google "teach German" + Japan and the equivalent in GERMAN? (I meant to say)

tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

@wintersweet: Thanks a lot for your comment.
Of course I already tried that (not just right now, but also last year when I was looking for jobs in Japan).
Problem is that there are almost NO positions and the few that are available want you to have the German equivalent to a CELTA certificate at least!

I'll continue looking for jobs, but .... yah. If you hear ANYTHING, please let me know. Thanks Smile

wintersweet · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

OK, just making sure in case you were in a panic and hadn't tried it. Smile

If something pops onto my radar I'll be sure to let you know.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

I am in panic, wintersweet. I think I've looked everywhere and tried ALMOST everything and it just doesn't look good for me right now.
Still, I refuse to give up just yet.

Glenski, I don't feel comfortable with that either. Furthermore I'm sure they wouldn't accept it anyway.

I checked Berlitz yesterday, because someone else mentioned it, too, but I only found English teaching positions there. Maybe I'm too stupid to find it.
Is it bad that I'm so determined to stay?

People were suggesting to enroll to a Japanese language school, but that's expensive, too. Furthermore I heard the application for a student visa takes a LONG time. I won't have any money left by the time I get a student visa. And if it's a pre-college one, I'm only allowed to work 4h/day anyway.
That's not a solution.

I don't qualify for a self-sponsored visa, do I?

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

No, you do not qualify for self-sponsorship.

Here's an ad from Ohayo Sensei.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER.
Full-time, 24 class hours/week. 252,000yen/month (BA)/257,000yen/month (non-TEFL MA)/270,000yen/month (TEFL MA). Teach in-house adults' classes (70%) and children's classes (30%), and at companies and high schools. Some university work possible. Teaching location centre of Hiroshima, next to Hondori. BA, good interpersonal skills, intercultural awareness and positive attitude required. Ability to teach Spanish, French or German, and TESL/ESL, teaching or RSA certification preferred. Sponsorship available. Accommodation: "apartment rent - between 40,000 and 50,000yen." Paid holidays and relocation allowance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline January 31, 2009. Position begins April 1, 2009. Apply by fax or e-mail with CV/resume, letter of introduction and photo. Contact Hideko Tetsui. Lang Education Center. 2-3-4, Kamiyacho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0031. Fax 0544-1381.
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.langeducationcenter.com

This ad says you must already hold a visa, but why not apply anyway?
http://www.gaijinpot.com/job_view.php?jid=29622&rid=1&tr=1&cat=le&full_part=1&position_type=&keyword=&location=-1&selang=39&offset=0

This site looks like it is for private lessons, which will not do you any good, but if you contact the German teachers, perhaps they will have some info or leads.
http://www.teacher-in-japan.com/

Berlitz's description of its German classes, plus inquiry phone no.
http://www.globaldaigaku.com/global/en/schoolsearch/detail/3434/index.html

Go here and do a search using German as the keyword.
http://jobdine.com/japan/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_category&catid=44&text_search=German&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=80

tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

I thought so. Thanks nevertheless.

I've already applied for that job a few weeks ago. It was in ohyao sensei's last issue, too. I didn't hear anything from them ever since then.
Nevertheless thanks so much for helping me out! Very Happy

I'll have a look at the Berlitz link immediately. Thanks!

tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

Sorry for the double post.
Still no news about my visa. We called the immigration office a few times and they always tell us they need a few more days.

Apart from that I have a question:
Let's say I get the visa, would it be easier to renew it next year or is it exactly the same procedure as now where I'm CHANGING my status of residence?

Thanks Smile

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Renewal depends on who your sponsor is. If you get the visa, and go with the same sponsor for renewal, and if there is nothing financially wrong with the company in the meantime, renewal should be a piece of cake.

Renew with a different sponsor, and it should be easier than getting a new visa, but you'll still have to bear with immigration scrutinizing your sponsor for the necessary stuff (taxes, contract, etc.).

tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

Thanks for the information.
I have my visa now. Well, I still have to go to the immigration office and update my passport, but they approved of it finally.

What would happen if I quit my job and not work at all for a few months, is that a problem visa-wise?
Could I work part-time with that work visa as long as the job activitiy is within the "possible activities" that are meant for that type of visa?

Apsara · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 2142 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Congratulations on getting your visa Cool

.... but, you just got it after all that stress and effort and you are thinking of quitting your job already? Shocked

Yes, you can be unemployed for a few months, or you can work part time within your visa category, but you will need to have an employer and be earning at least around 200,000 yen per month when renewal time comes around.

tsunatuna · Joined: 29 Jan 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Japan

I was thinking about quitting my job before that visa issue came up ...

Thanks a lot for the information Smile

I'm glad to hear that!

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN