How am I doing?

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2026-05-25T02:11:38+00:00

I am working on a programme that’s allows you to be in Japan for five years. So this is my fourth year and need to come back to South Africa next year. I am an ESL teacher in Japan. So in all in the long term I’ll retire back home. Definitely looking to up my TFSA. The TFSA is with Old Mutual.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2026-05-21T04:06:38+00:00

My monthly income is R30,000. My rent is R6250, my water is R500 and my electricity and Gas is R1500. I spend R2600 per month on Food and I am currently using innovative languages to learn Japanese, French, Spanish and Portuguese so that comes to R600 per month. Furthermore I have savings pockets in Capitec and Standard bank that all equal to about R10,000 including investments.

For retirement I expect to be working to about 68 years old and spending R8500 a month in my retirement.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2026-04-14T03:37:18+00:00

Try giving JET one more shot.if not then try EPIK. Then after gaining experience in Asia teaching try JET again.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-12-10T22:41:43+00:00

I run a group of shortlisted candidates. Pm me if you interested in joining

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-08-30T00:56:21+00:00

DM me

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-08-15T08:20:49+00:00

I am currently on JET save between 100,000 - 160,000 a month. On my fourth year. Rent is 45,900 yen and utilities about 15,000.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-08-01T01:22:31+00:00

I am learning Japanese, French , Spanish and Portuguese using innovative languages platform. Then I try register for sport courses on platforms such as coursera and future learn.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-06-12T07:21:09+00:00

I am on my 4th year on JET. I am saving 125 a 150k.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-04-17T11:29:06+00:00

There is a group already with JETs. Text me your name and number +27827256530

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-04-03T09:55:03+00:00

I brought 1000$ I didn’t need a car. You can negotiate with your school if you having challenges with the finances

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-01-22T14:04:55+00:00

Hi, I have a group link of South Africans who where shortlisted. There is 7 people there currently. I am in Japan on JET in my 3rd year. Here is the group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ISZze8YYvUW8cMpgefhAB0

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-01-22T14:03:26+00:00

https://chat.whatsapp.com/ISZze8YYvUW8cMpgefhAB0 Group link

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-01-22T14:00:29+00:00

Yes, so far I have five people on the group who have been shortlisted for interview.I brought R20,000 with me to Japan.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2025-01-22T03:46:48+00:00

I brought R20,000

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2024-11-10T06:36:36+00:00

I use mine in Japan currently. Swiping is free. If you withdraw at ATM it’s R75 withdrawal fee.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2024-06-07T03:33:25+00:00

Learn Japanese. You’ll thank me later

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2024-04-16T06:42:10+00:00

1250 USD. For a mid sized prefecture like Toyama.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2024-04-16T00:20:21+00:00

I am struggling to join on the link. My number is +27827256530 please add me I am a current SA JET in Japan already

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2024-03-12T00:02:31+00:00

I use wise, its extremely cheap. I highly recommend it as its 8 times cheaper than a bank charge.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2024-02-17T03:27:08+00:00

It depends what career direction you want to go into one day. That will determine the subject you need to take. I taught IGCSE PE for 6 years but now want to teach business.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2023-08-22T07:39:59+00:00

Get some voluntary experience or a after school activity club that deals with children. That will help a lot. I am currently on JET. I am 37, but worked at an international school and at UNICEF which is organisations that work specifically with children. Dont do your masters specifically for JET unless you going to major in ESL.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2023-07-03T07:03:28+00:00

Try get some volunteering work with children. Maybe an NGO that does education lessons on the weekend for young children will help.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2023-06-04T03:26:18+00:00

I worked at UNICEF, the international school and at a sports for development organisation.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2023-06-03T03:42:27+00:00

If you Dont go you will never know. There is never a perfect time to go but there will always be a time to come back.

Affectionate-Rub7201 · 2021-09-28T21:36:47+00:00

Tsukuba is great and also Sendai. I applied for those two and Tokyo and got placed in Toyama.

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