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Originally Posted by Asakura
I dunno I guess the big push is just getting there in the first place.
I have absolutely no problem teaching english. In fact I wanted to do that before I ever considered going to Japan.
I have another question, is it good to start young? I'm 17 and I want to teach and work in Japan. But I feel like maby I'm rushing things, that I don't need to plan so far ahead. But I'm super afraid of....y'know, not making it. Becouse I come from a really low income family. I can't just pay my way there, I feel like I have to be better than the next guy to go.
I know that was a real trip away from my original question but it feels nice to have that off my chest.
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I'm from a poor family myself... I could not have afforded to go to Japan for a trip if I had to pay for it myself. That's one of the great things about JET. They pay for your airfare and everything. Many private schools expect you to get to Japan with your own money.
I'd say go to university, get your degree, maybe hang out with Japanese exchange students in the US and teach them about your area while they teach you about Japan, Japanese language, culture, etc. You have plenty of time, I didn't go till I was 24 (nearly 25).