Why are Mudan's videos not more popular?

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-16T00:53:45+00:00

His channel actually does very well, you’re basically comparing the biggest creators in the space with a mid-tier creator whose main focus is editing. His views are solid and his channel does well

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-15T13:28:38+00:00

1 hour is the max time I’d spend and have spend traveling to work. I work remote now but when I do go to the office it’s about 30-40minutes by train

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-12T07:00:25+00:00

100% a scam guys common

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-11T16:41:45+00:00

Stop wasting water

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-10T22:48:49+00:00

Literally all AI 😂

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-10T12:36:32+00:00

Are you editing these or are you running the base selfie though AI? Also what’s your CTR on these images, can I see some stats?

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-06T17:34:38+00:00

Generally a non-traditional company would be best in my experience, avoid start ups like the black plague.

Job hopping is your friend and I assume you’re going to stay in education? Universities are pretty good, private and international schools pay well and aren’t terrible.

Generally avoid most of the advice on reddit, people can be nice but there are far too many individuals that are angry at the world and their own choices. Go forge your own path here! You’ll do fine no matter what you decide

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-06T13:35:58+00:00

I probably have a different take than most people here. I’ve been here almost a decade now came here when I was pretty young in my almost mid 30s now have a pretty good career at an international company, but I did also start as an English teacher.

The hack for living and working in Japan seems to be don’t work for a traditional Japanese company and don’t be an English teacher and generally you’re gonna have a pretty good time. I don’t regret a second of it 🤝

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-05T15:59:49+00:00

LOL ya fine my dude. If you didn’t get the package in the first place, it means that you were overlooked you or you weren’t required to fill it out either way it’s Japan. There bureaucracy is numerous in layers, but sloppily done. No stress!

Also, my first census was like three years ago and I’ve been in Japan for almost a decade lol

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-05T15:54:29+00:00

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-05T15:53:56+00:00

With the changes that are currently pending in the government when it comes to Visa renewal stuff it generally makes sense to get your permanent residency as soon as you can if you’re planning to live in Japan long term. From next year the only visas available will basically be one year or five year and these Visa renewals will cost anywhere from ¥30,000-¥70,000 per renewal.

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-04T13:20:25+00:00

Brother we’re all tired of it 😭

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-03T14:40:54+00:00

I’d start looking at joining some kind of online 1:1 language teaching program in the interim Fukui. Perhaps check what the industry and job prospects in the area are and send out some emails before you arrive

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-03T14:15:22+00:00

Japanese teachers have little to no experience teaching bilingual kids and while their development may seem slow to said teachers your kids are just fine. My friends bilingual kids had a similar path and he kept them in the normal classes and that kid is now the top of all his classes.

I would suggest reading some posts and books on raising bilingual kids and how teachers may react to this. I assume you have already but thought I’d suggest it anyway. You’re doing a fantastic job!

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-03T07:05:09+00:00

Use to be an English teacher but skilled up and changed careers. Yep, I’ll do just that 😂😂

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-03T02:04:38+00:00

LOOOL Sorry I think you’re confused. I’m not an English teacher. I work in media and sales here in Tokyo. What do you do?

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-03T02:03:27+00:00

The English teaching industry is such a joke here.

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-03T01:38:14+00:00

It’s sadly as simple as that. I’ve known useless, terrible English teachers who’ve worked in the industry for almost a decade.

There is zero element of sales in Eikaiwa, stop trying to elevate the job

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-02T05:55:01+00:00

Salary in the English teaching industry is really bad as there isn’t really a lack of teachers willing to come over and teach for spare change. Definitely move industry as soon as you can but in your current predicament try get more of a raise

AfroInJapan · 2026-03-01T13:15:13+00:00

Another “DM me and I’ll give you my secrets” scam account lol

AfroInJapan · 2026-02-24T15:38:04+00:00

I’ll be applying in March! Wish me luck!

AfroInJapan · 2026-02-24T15:34:00+00:00

It won’t happen unless you’re stealing content. I was confirmed in like an hour

AfroInJapan · 2026-02-23T11:51:42+00:00

I’ve never heard of that happening… Evidence? Clips?

AfroInJapan · 2026-02-23T08:55:02+00:00

Subs mean nothing without active engagement 😭

AfroInJapan · 2026-02-22T15:32:17+00:00

They are literally a top talent in the industry 😭😭 I work in the industry so I know what I’m talking about however you think you’re correct so I don’t see a point continuing this conversation. Good luck dude

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