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Originally Posted by JamboP26
I'm sure everyone knows my views by now. Wanting to live in Japan and currently working towards that goal. Its not Anime that made my choice, nor wanting a job working creating anime/manga etc. I have seen countless tv programmes involving the culture, mainly this one featuring upcoming Japanese directors. It focuses on an aspect of life there, and covers a range of topics.
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Even so, it's still only what's shown on TV. Doing it in real life is a lot different, and a lot harder.
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Originally Posted by JamboP26
I also love looking at Japan on Google street view.
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.... Real life is different from Street View, not the best reason to think you'll love the country. :S
Sorry but I think SHAD0W's logic may apply here...
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Originally Posted by JamboP26
I understand the long hours (i remember Godwine telling me in another thread) and would be willing to work them. I plan to go as an English teacher for a year or two, after university,then perhaps look for an IT job when my Japanese is considerably better
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When you have fantasies about the country, it's really easy to say 'I'll do those hours without a complaint!' But actually doing something like that isn't that easy, especially coming from somewhere like the UK. In a monotonous job like English teaching, which can become boring easily despite what you believe, an hour can seem like 3, and so on.
Of course I'm in no position to say how far your stamina can go, but it's just what I highly believe from countless people sharing true experiences.