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[DarkRiderTommy]

So I've read a bit of the older posts, and there's definitely some pessimism about teaching English in Japan recently.

Here's my situation... I'll have graduated university at the end of the year, I'm willing to teach 30-40 hours a week and would accept anything at or above 175,000 yen/month. I'm happy to work anywhere and with any schedule, and I'll have completed an TOEFL certificate by then. What are my chances of signing with Amity (first choice), Aeon, EEC, Geos, or something like that?

I'm VERY desperate to teach in Japan, even if it's just for a year or two. I've wanted to move there since I was a kid and now I'm worried I might not be able to. If my above qualifications aren't sufficient, does anyone have advice on what I can/should do to improve them?

Tommy

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[Glenski]

[Never Ceased To Be Amazed]

[geekpie]

[robinnn]

When I came here in 2006 I had no experience at all so I went for anyone who would hire me. It was a terrible "company" who I basically used to get some teaching experience and beef up my resume. They paid my then minimum acceptable salary of 200,000 per month. To be honest, I probably shouldn't have accepted that little let alone go down to 175,000. Having said that, back in 2006 I had countless interview offers and landed my first job in under 10 days. In this current climate I wouldn't fancy my chances of getting employed that quickly without experience. Look for volunteer teaching projects online or in your current location. It's better to have experience without qualifications than the other way round. Write a good resume and get some nice pictures taken of yourself wearing your best suit. Photographs are a must in Japanese resumes. Good luck!

[santi84]

30-40 teaching hours at 175,000 yen will certainly destroy all the romantic dreams you have of Japan

[sohniye]

Hello,

Before I started and finished my MA in education I tried out the Eikaiwa industry in Japan. This was in 2008 and I earned around 250,000 Yen a month and had my apartment paid for, indeed it was a terrible company (and that is illustrated by the fact that it no longer exists )

I enjoyed Japan but as someone who truly enjoys teaching often felt out of place as these schools in fact are hardly ever institutions of earnest learning but rather business enterprises. Are you okay with that?

Do NOT under any circumstances sell yourself for what you are worth. 170.000 Yen a month, even living modestly is not a good salary.

[Glenski]

Dark Rider Tommy started this thread in September last year and never came back after the first post. I doubt he is still watching this thread.

[Captain_Fil]