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fat_chris
Joined: 10 Sep 2003
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Location: Beijing
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| southofreality wrote: |
Nah, you've just got low standards 
But seriously, uh... without getting all huggy and crap... thanks.
And, hugs.
Ok, wait... No hugs,...
How about just a handshake? |
Yeah, just a handshake'll do, that's good enough.
Regards,
fat_chris |
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mickster12
Joined: 27 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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As mentioned, it really doesn't look good..but, it depends on how bad you want to go to Japan. If you're really keen I'm sure you could find your little niche, but as you seem unsure you probably made the right choice for now, you're probably not up for taking the risk like some people would be. Now they're saying southern Europe is in dire straights, England is in trouble, as always that the US is by no means out of the woods either, and so on. It's really hard to say, but I'd say for now to stick with what you feel is the safer bet.
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| Imseriouslylost wrote: |
I think people teaching in Japan underestimate how bad Korea can be. From over there it must look like a sweet deal and sometimes it is. |
I've done some research on various job sites and blogs and I've ended my job search in Korea.
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| The visa thing is a big deal for me, too. I've had my legal status here completely controlled and manipulated by an insane person (literally) who thought he was above the law. ...he had already bribed them to the extent where they wouldn't listen to foreigners working for his private academy. |
Now THAT would suck. In Japan you own your visa, without question.
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| Japan as its decades ahead of Korea on the human rights issues. |
Which is sad because Japan is beyond the rest of the world in many aspects, like fathers after a divorce having ZERO visitation rights here, to cite one example. |
Out of China, Korea, and Japan, Korea is the only one I couldn't handle. The other two I've had a blast in, Korea I found to be an incredibly empty, boring, materialistic, soul-crushing (I could go on an on!) place, with quite a lot of people (a minority, but not small in overall number) who just radiate hostility toward foreigners. I had a good gig, too - decent boss, low hours, above average salary, but 6 months in I decided enough was enough. The day I put my notice in it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I'm so glad I got out relatively early too, I know plenty of people who put up with it for years, then finally decided to move on, and were like 'hang on, why didn't I do this much sooner?'
I know quite a few people who enjoyed it and even were in love with the place, though I could never figure that out. But even friends and family who have visited mostly have a bad impression. Just think it over real careful if you're considering it, would be my advice. |
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Cool Teacher
Joined: 18 May 2009
Posts: 930
Location: Here, There and Everywhere! :D
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| Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Japan is an unsinkable aircraft carryer! |
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flyer
Joined: 16 May 2003
Posts: 539
Location: Sapporo Japan
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:34 am Post subject: |
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| Japan is an unsinkable aircraft carryer! |
just like the Titanic
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gaijinalways
Joined: 29 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:58 am Post subject: |
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| At the moment, if it is the Titanic, it's going down very slowly. Things are worse, but life has gotten cheaper here, especially when you compare it to things worldwide. |
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