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sweetvespertine · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Location: los angeles, CA

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 · Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Meguro-Ku Tokyo

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

seanmcginty · Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 203

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 · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Location: los angeles, CA

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 · Joined: 29 Jan 2005 Posts: 481 Location: Japan

dudelebow · Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 42

which branch school in chiba?

sweetvespertine · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Location: los angeles, CA

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 · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 562 Location: Shinjuku

Funabashi is almost Tokyo, so don't worry.

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

sweetvespertine · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Location: los angeles, CA

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.