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Working in Japan

Public Group active 5 days, 11 hours ago

Discussion on getting a job in Japan, leads and tips, teaching English and I.T, entertainment business. Are jobs still out there for foreigners in this financial climate?

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    nobby replied to the forum topic Set up own English school? in the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan 4 weeks, 1 day ago

    It does get complicated when you are renting a premisis, paying the commercial keymoney (though you can find an agent to reduce this fee nowadays). Then if you hire staff you need to provide health insurance. […]

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    marcos started the forum topic Set up own English school? in the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan 1 month ago

    I am sure many long term residents have set up their own English school rather than seeking full time employment. I know of some ex Nova teachers who did try but gave up because of the extra overhead and expenses […]

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    jun posted an update in the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan 1 month ago

    Sivaprasad , sounds like you have a fantastic job already, why leave it? What cars did you crash test?

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    Sivaprasad M posted an update in the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan 1 month, 1 week ago

    Looking for a CAE job in Japan. Experienced in crash simulations in automotive domain.

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    neko joined the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan 11 months, 1 week ago

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    pooper posted an update in the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan: 11 months, 1 week ago

    They all take 35 – 60% depends on how much indemand your skills are. In this climate you are lucky to get an offer. Its the compulsory health insurance that is the killer. Better off cold canvasing direct or invoice direct as sole trader company.

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    lentildude posted an update in the group Group logo of Working in JapanWorking in Japan: 11 months, 1 week ago

    Anybody recommend a good I.T agent in Tokyo that doesn’t take 50% of the contract??

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