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Originally Posted by GregX999
It's very helpful to see those numbers, thanks! I'm a bit like you in that I'm perfectly happy without a lot of "stuff". I'd just add a bicycle (or two) to that list (I love bikes).
But currently, is 250k yen to be expected? I see some say 250k-300k, and others say 200k-250k due to so much competition for fewer jobs these days.
And also there seems to be quite a range of opinions regarding how "easy" it is to obtain a job.
Lastly (for this post), from what I understand so far, the two types of jobs open to a "beginner" English teacher are going to be at an Eikaiwa and as an ALT. I assume your (James) figures and advice are for an Eikaiwa type job. Yes? Is there much difference? Are there other alternatives I don't know about?
Thanks!
Greg
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Regarding the pay range, even if it's at the lower end, it will be because you're working less hours, not a lower hourly rate, so you can pick up the slack with privates and get about the same total.
I also like my bikes, got my cruiser and my mountain bike here.
Since I've moved in with my gf I've acquired a TV, a kotatsu, and another table and a few more dishes, it makes me cringe to think of all the shit I have now... I used to be able to count it all on my fingers!
ALT jobs and Eikaiwa jobs seem to have about the same pay, as an alt your weekends and evenings are more freed up (for privates?) but at an eikaiwa you will likely get to sleep in till 2pm monday to friday and work early on weekends.
I took the eikaiwa route because if you pick wisely you can avoid kids, and if there are some they are in groups of up to around 3 or 4 it would seem, much more manageable lol.
When you get here sign up at a modeling agency or two, keep your eye open for voice-acting gigs that pop up in the usual channels, things like that, as far as full time positions go you're doing alts or english schools, or whatever your former expertise was if you're crazy/lucky depending on point of view.