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Originally Posted by TrainOfThought
Thanks for the replies! More questions coming up!
1. That's good to hear.
2. It seems you do not agree on that one.
Do you know how easy/difficult it is for a foreigner to get a job like that in general? What if they were in need of a preschool teacher, and I come along. Do you think there's a possibility that they wouldn't hire me just because I'm not a native? I'm not talking about racism, but more like them worrying about cultural differences (which I would totally understand).
Are there any other jobs apart from teaching English that foreigners usually go for?
3. Well, I think my English is pretty much fluent.
I do make some minor grammatical errors and silly spelling mistakes every now and then, but I've noticed that my English is actually better than the English of quite a few native English speakers (I don't know if you'll agree on that one lol).
From my understanding you pretty much need to come from a "native English" country to teach English in Japan, but could being fluent in English make a difference if I were to apply for other jobs?
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If you are interested in other jobs outside teaching, then your Japanese ability will become important, as well as having a relevant degree/work skills. The job market in Japan is becoming increasingly tight lately, and the newest crop of university graduates are having a hard time finding work.
It is not schools which require language teachers be native speakers, it is the law. You can find this information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. You must be a native speaker, or have lived at least 12 years in an English-speaking country.