In Japan

japanese gov't is adding casinos soon right?

Spending a couple of grand in Japan is pretty easy. Depending on the bar, you can do it in one short night.

Make sure to keep up updated with short blogs and a few pics.

nice, japan close to the top of list of places i want to visit, def jealous.

i've heard it's actually not that easy to get an english-teaching job there if you don't have teaching experience or a Master's degree in english/education, since it's one of the few places that pays english teachers halfway decently. if you do go that route would be interested in reading about how the job hunt goes. having conversational japanese has to be a plus i'd imagine.

what's your background in computers out of curiosity? i've always wondered how viable it would be to make a living off odesk/elance doing web development or something. competing with chinese and indians seems like it would suck, but there are definitely employers out there willing to pay a premium for quality work+english fluency/communication skills.

Hey silver, nice one, have fun with the jap girls, let me know how you go haha.

Have you been doing anything with bitcoin stuff lately?

On February 25 2015 05:52 bigredhoss wrote: i've heard it's actually not that easy to get an english-teaching job what's your background in computers out of curiosity?

It seems they are still hiring. Especially at this time of year, academic year starts in April, one company I interviewed with said they will hire anyone who is white around this time. Especially if you do a simple online TEFL course or such, just shown that you're into teaching and not a fly by night backpacker.

I don't think I could compete on Odesk, would need a great easily repeatable skill. I did factory Automation in NZ, amoungs others, would like to get into optical recognition now, for example to guide a robot to automate the cutting up of whamms crabs. But for now. My main focus is finishing learning Japanese.

On February 25 2015 06:24 spets1 wrote: Hey silver, nice one, have fun with the jap girls Have you been doing anything with bitcoin stuff lately?

Not much luck so far. Have been on 2 dates but couldnt close on that same night and they I was off out of town in both cases. I should organise a photoshoot if I meet some cute ones

Haven't been doing much with Bitcoin lately, I've been trying to find a place to spend them here in Japan. I would like to have time to read up about the new and upcoming currencies and smart contracts etc

How old are you?

Awesomeness. You're inspiring me to get my head out of the sand.

Make sure you eat some Japanese Kobe steak while you're there!!

On February 25 2015 11:40 Silver_nz wrote: Show nested quote + On February 25 2015 05:52 bigredhoss wrote: i've heard it's actually not that easy to get an english-teaching job what's your background in computers out of curiosity? It seems they are still hiring. Especially at this time of year, academic year starts in April, one company I interviewed with said they will hire anyone who is white around this time. Especially if you do a simple online TEFL course or such, just shown that you're into teaching and not a fly by night backpacker. I don't think I could compete on Odesk, would need a great easily repeatable skill. I did factory Automation in NZ, amoungs others, would like to get into optical recognition now, for example to guide a robot to automate the cutting up of whamms crabs. But for now. My main focus is finishing learning Japanese.

cool stuff. i assume you'll be living in Tokyo? did you contact companies before arriving in Japan or just do it there in person? keep us updated!

cutting up whamm's crabs is def some noble work.

I'm late 20s

I was hoping to living anywhere but Tokyo, I'd like to live
in a smaller city with some nature. I didn't line up a job beforehand, just arrived and searching now, many of the jobs ads on gaijin pot require that you be in Japan already

Nice!! Do you have a degree or a teaching certification?

Blog posts like this always make feel envious. I purchased a one way ticket to thailand early this year, and ended up cancelling b/c i'm a wuss.

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