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Originally Posted by dxr
Hello, long time reader, first time poster *bows*
I am a 38 year old that has always had an interest in Japan. I have gone there many times since my mid-twenties up until just last year. It had always been a dream of mine to attempt to live there, at least for a while, one day.
I have a bachelors and a nursing degree. I have moderate savings. I can speak very little Japanese (I have actually taken two years of Japanese and tons of self study, but as I am sure is the case with a lot of people, I have have not retained much due to not being immersed in any type of way for years since I learned).
I'm simply looking for advice and/or experiences from people living in Japan at my current age or older. In any way you see fit. From jobs, to social life to any other tips.
Thank you in advance  |
Hey, I think you'll do just fine and you'll probably find it's easier than you expect.
You have a few options but here are what I think are the best and most likely 3 options:
1 - Teach English, any school can sponsor a work visa for you, it's dead simple as long as you bring your degree with you and you're not an ex-con.
2 - Be a nurse, Japan is in dire need of nurses and with your light Japanese language experience you're a better option than the other nurses that come here from abroad.
3 - Marry a Japanese girl and take your time looking for a job you want.
English teachers and Nurses are relatively in demand, and you can easily do them without a spousal visa, you can get work visas easily.
If you want to do something other than teach English or be a Nurse, you'll have a more difficult time finding an employer and then getting them to sponsor your visa, but it's still possible.
I strongly recommend coming here on a tourist visa, and then looking for a job while you're here. Looking for jobs from abroad will severely narrow down your options and likely at a lower salary.