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chi-chi
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 9:09 am Post subject: Dear Chi-Chi (kind of like Dear John Letter) |
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Dearest Chi-Chi,
Thank you for your FAX expressing interest in lalalala school...However, we regret to inform you that in spite of your excellent credentials and teaching experience, in addition to your education, we do not have enough teaching hours to warrant sponsoring a VISA.
(I am an American so I have to get a VISA ok so back to letter).
If you are interested in working for us part-time, we might be able to work something out. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to contact us. We would like to work with you, however, so please contact us if you are interested.
lalala school
Ok I just came from Korea and Taiwan, so I am kind of wanting something legal, legit, and sane. Can anyone help me with some leads or advice? PMing me is ok. I am in Osaka and simply wanting a legal job. I cannot relocate because I live with my boyfriend.
I know this is not talked about a lot on here, because there are not many Americans in Japan, and we are apparently the only nationality that actually has to be sponsored for a working visa. However I need some advice. And as far as the big chains, the only one who will sponsor while you are in Japan already is NOVA, who I am currently waiting to hear back from about some things.
Can somebody help me out?
Thank you
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shmooj
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
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Location: Seoul, ROK
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: Dear Chi-Chi (kind of like Dear John Letter) |
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| chi-chi wrote: |
| we are apparently the only nationality that actually has to be sponsored for a working visa. |
Eh? - you and everybody else mate  |
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canuck
Joined: 11 May 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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There are lots of schools that will sponsor you if you they want you. Look in the Kansai Flea Market. There are lots of Americans in Osaka. There are lots of jobs in the Kansai Flea Market...good ones...that's a better question...
Once you have a visa, you have a little more flexibility. However, unless you're the type of candidate that stands out over all the other native English teachers, with jobs, looking for better jobs at the same time, all I can say is good luck. |
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markle
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
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Location: Out of Japan
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Dear Chi-Chi (kind of like Dear John Letter) |
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| chi-chi wrote: |
I need some advice |
Lose the attitude. |
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denise
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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Location: finally home-ish
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| Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Dear Chi-Chi (kind of like Dear John Letter) |
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| markle wrote: |
| chi-chi wrote: |
I need some advice |
Lose the attitude. |
Huh? What attitude?
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chi-chi
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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I guess what I am trying to say is that everyone wants me to work for them, but nobody wants to sponsor my visa! I went to an interview today where they actually said to me that it was not up to them whether or not to approve my visa, it was up to immigration, which may give me a problem if I am a non-native speaker!
They wanted to hire me without even knowing for sure if I was a native speaker, and then assumed that I was not one...and then did not even want to see my diploma when I offered to show it to them! This has nothing to do with my language ability, because most of my interviewers cannot even speak English themselves! Which is odd-if I opened a bank, I would know banking, and if I opened a bakery, I would learn how to cook!
By the way I am American, and a native speaker! I just want a legal job...I do not even care at this point if it is good or bad, but legal!
Markle do you have a diploma? Last I heard you were in Thailand right? And it looks like you have the attitude, not me! I am just trying to ask for some advice! |
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shmooj
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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| chi-chi wrote: |
| if I am a non-native speaker! |
That's interesting. From the title of your post, I wondered if you were a non-native speaker. Dear John letters are used to end relationships, not prevent ones from beginning.
Anyway, what kind of visa are you on now and, more importantly for your situation, what ethnic background are you? This may have a great impact on you which, I know, is unfair but quite endemic in Japan. |
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markle
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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| chi-chi wrote: |
Markle do you have a diploma? Last I heard you were in Thailand right? And it looks like you have the attitude, not me! I am just trying to ask for some advice! |
I have a degree but no TESL qual. I was in Thailand. I have a job offer, the school is sponsoring my visa (and my wife's as a dependant) all before I leave home. I guess my point is that from your posts I get the impression that you think your sh*t don't stink, and schools should be honoured to have attracted your interest. Maybe this is not your intention but it looks like the end result.
I don't have any more specific advice. You have to remember that regardless of whether the problem is with them or with yourself, you can only change yourself to suit them.
Maybe you need a break from the expat teacher treadmill, it certainly did me a lot of good. |
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BenJ
Joined: 11 May 2003
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| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 2:29 am Post subject: Re: Dear Chi-Chi (kind of like Dear John Letter) |
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| chi-chi wrote: |
And as far as the big chains, the only one who will sponsor while you are in Japan already is NOVA, who I am currently waiting to hear back from about some things.
Can somebody help me out?
Thank you
Chi-Chi |
Where did you hear/learn this? Because from personal experience it simply isn't true. They all hire in country. Are you looking actively at all the appropriate websites and in the papers? Are you willing to teach kids? I can't imagine you can't find work if you'll teach kids. |
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