[ThirdSight]

Yeah, I've done a bit of digging based on your comments, and it's just plain smarter to get work in my country before coming to Japan. Otherwise, I'm on a tourist visa, can get a job, but have to go back stateside to get the working visa. It's a lot more hassle and a lot more money that I have to spend.

I've also come across something interesting in my research about teaching ESL, something referred to as the Big 4 or Big 5; in short those big name schools that teach English and are known for it, namely Berlitz, Aeon, Geos, and ECC (or EEC, I can't remember). It sounds nice, but a rather cold setting (though I do like the idea of starting a teaching career with a set curriculum, since I'll be starting with no experience teaching); I'm looking more into teaching at a smaller school.

Does anyone have any tips for selling myself to these smaller schools?