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[magicmajenta]

I am interested in entry level work in Japan teaching ESL, and the Heart Corporation is thinking of hiring me for semi full time employment in Japan. I have a BA and JD but not much teaching experience. How much do you think I would be pocketing per month. I would appreciate estimates based on the fact that it is semi full time. I am not looking to be paid a fortune as I am mostly interested in spending my money in Akihabara and buying video games other than food and shelter. Please give me an idea of how much per month will I be keeping in my pocket.

[azarashi sushi]

The best thing would be to ask the company. They could tell you exactly.

It might be that you get paid only for days worked... If that's the case, ask them what the rate is and how many days you would work over a year. Then just average it out.

[Glenski]

If they are considering you, then they must have already interviewed you, right? So, why is it you don't know the proposed salary?

Even if you have not interviewed, but have only handed in a resume and gotten some feedback, why no figures on money?

Heart does not have a good reputation from other forums. Negative reports get nixed on many sites because employers pay for advertising.

In any case, if they have advertised and you don't know the salary, that's one red flag.

Personally, the use of the term "semi full time" is another. People are either full time or part time. Semi full time is the latter, and you will not get health benefits, perhaps not even transportation paid. How many hours a week are you expected to teach?

[spidr245]

I think it's best to avoid them. Speaking from personal experience, they expected me to start signing contracts without being told how much I was going to make. They have this so called "general contract" that says the majority of their employees make a certain amount, but it's not a guarantee as to what you will make. I had even asked beforehand in the interview if it was possible to see the final contract (w/ proposed pay) before any signing and sending of documents. THEY DIDN'T FOLLOW THROUGH!! They just sent me stuff to sign as if I had already accepted the position, whatever position that may be...

Just stay clear. The bum recycling soda cans for a living is probably getting more than what they are willing to pay you.

Just a side note, spending your money in Akihabara and such things is a lot more expensive than it sounds. If you always want the latest stuff, then you are probably gonna be paying just as much as you are in the US, if not more.

[magicmajenta]