I used to work for a Japanese company in the Philippines. Had a few business trip , which was my first time to travel abroad. It was also the first time I visited Japan. I liked the trip but I have never thought of moving here.
I got pissed with that company, and decided that if my skill is going to be a commodity at least I can get more money of it. Applied to a Japanese agent who was introduced by a co-worker and friend.
Had an interview after 2 weeks of the application and got accepted after 1 week. Had to wait for 1 month for the COE to arrived , did the visa application and all the necessary requirement.
I applied July and flew to Japan by end of September.
The only money I had that time was $200 and $400 ( borrowed from the company ).
The company prepared everything, from train ticket from airport to home , home to work , house and everything in it including a few days of food.
It was not easy at first, I got sick after a month . I had my first visit to a Japanese clinic that time and work did not go well because of my limited japanese. But after awhile it got better and stayed in that company for more than 4 years
