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Originally Posted by Sangetsu
MMM is right that many people have done this, and that it has made things more difficult for those who commit to their contracts.
But there are no real repercussions, provided you give 30 days or so advance notice before leaving. You might find that teaching is not something you really enjoy, and you may not even want to do it for 6 months. Or you may find yourself working for one of those schools who's working conditions are less than good.
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Even if you hate teaching, anyone can stick out a year-long contract. Look at the world's economic situation. Breaking contracts is not really in anyone's best interest. It costs money to train teachers. The payback is that training sticks around for a year.
But if other people's investment into you as an employee doesn't matter, think about your resume. "I was a teacher in Japan from March to July." I wouldn't put that on a resume. Most employers (for obvious reasons) like to see potential employees who stick around for at least a year or two.
I have been reading recently about a lot of recent college graduates that don't think they should start at entry level positions. They want to start as managers at $50,000 a year plus. This mind-set needs to change...and fast.
If someone wants to hire you as a teacher in Japan take that job and keep it for as long as you can. Who knows when the next job is going to come around?
