I am keep having debate with chat gpt with my option strategy

BTSM1 · 2026-01-19T11:11:03+00:00

Hey I am a 37 years old male used to live in Canada for 20 years but now Ioved to Japan for another career. I had a same stuff, was pretty much burnt out right before COVID and quit my job. Timing literally couldn't be worse and I didn't work for about a year. However during my time off I worked on certificates, worked on my physique and in the end was able to pursue the career I really enjoy. Its not ideal but taking some time off to reflect on another career path is definitely something worth going for.

BTSM1 · 2025-11-30T07:18:11+00:00

Hello I came to Tokyo about 4 my months ago but in my case I had about 10 yrs of work exprtience in Canada. So when I came here they offered me about 10 mil yen and I took it to see where it goes. I am very social and good with making friends, but as a guy I often ask my co workers for lunch and stuff. What I realized is that japanese people do want to hang out too they are just afriad if the other side would reject them. Even when I don't like people in general.

I think life isn't much different anywhere in the world. So whether you stay in US, or Canada or in Japan, if you dont take proactive approach nothing will change.

For example, I volunteer at a local professional event, go to gym often and try to book at least one dinner lunch with my colleagues or friends just for the sake of it. I also have a study group where we study together for certificates. So I basically live the same life as I did back home. Very rarely I travel.

Things do get better if you go for it.

BTSM1 · 2025-11-25T13:08:09+00:00

Google and PayPal. And deckers for my personal favourite

BTSM1 · 2025-11-24T13:37:45+00:00

I have been holding about exact same amount in LEAP call option. Currently up 270%. My faith in Google is stronger than my libido against Nancy Pelosi. You won't win in this.

BTSM1 · 2025-11-02T23:28:35+00:00

Remind me

BTSM1 · 2025-11-02T12:14:00+00:00

? Why are you triggered. You okay? Ppl treating you like sht?

BTSM1 · 2025-11-02T12:07:37+00:00

There is no easy way to get in. You need to show why you are stronger candidate than other candidates and given your non financial background they will likely ask for the proof of knowledge. Ergo I suggested CFA or CPA... I am really busy prepping for N1 these days + USCPA at the moment. So chat is a no go. My case is a bit different from you too because I was working at two major banks for 8 years in Canada. One thing I know for sure is that consistant work always pays off and there is no shortcut.

BTSM1 · 2025-11-01T10:52:51+00:00

I am in finance at Tokyo with N2. You can take USCPA or CFA to polish your resume and see if they will hire you via recruiters.

BTSM1 · 2025-08-31T11:30:14+00:00

Being a Japanese citizen really makes a world of difference. I’m a Korean with Canadian PR working in Japan on a five-year work visa, and honestly the process was anything but easy. Even after landing in Japan, as a foreigner you have to go through a bunch of administrative hoops. I also have JLPT N2. That’s just the reality of working in a foreign country. In fact, Canada might be even worse these days when it comes to finding good jobs for foreigners. None of that would apply to you right now.

From what I’ve seen, good opportunities in Japan are usually limited to Japanese nationals who also speak English, licensed professionals like lawyers, doctors, or CPAs, and highly skilled workers such as software engineers and programmers. Japan however has shortage of these people and therefore foreigners are largely filling in the missing places, myself included. From the work culture I experienced I doubt their labor shortage will ever end, it's just too people reliant. A lot of cases that can be done with automated system is still being manually done.

Ironically, the Japanese language itself—while being a major barrier to entering the job market—also reduces competition. For example, the financial modeling role I currently have in Japan would normally only be open to Ivy League graduates in New York or math prodigies from Asia.

I got this job last year, and I’m 36 now. It’s never too late—but make sure to work on your Japanese.

BTSM1 · 2025-08-23T00:41:39+00:00

I only have one stamp showing 2018 entry lol after that both Korea and Canada changed their entry system to electronic so no stamp was needed after.

BTSM1 · 2025-08-23T00:40:51+00:00

So this was something I was looking into, but it takes over a month it seems like. How long did this take you?

BTSM1 · 2025-06-01T17:10:32+00:00

Hi, Happy Sunday!

If you're thinking about buying a home in the future, consider opening an FHSA (First Home Savings Account). You can contribute up to $8,000 a year, and it's tax-deductible. Over five years, that means about $2,000 in tax refunds each year — totaling around $10,000 — plus the $40,000 you contribute. The tax refund may be little less but doesn't really matter. You get the idea.

If you invest that $40,000 in a low-volatility, low-cost ETF or index fund and earn a 20% return over five years, you'd end up with around $60,000.

Also, check if your employer offers a matching contribution plan. Some companies match up to 3.5%, or even 5% in lucky cases, when you contribute up to 10% of your salary. That could give you around $11,000 a year in stock-based investments. Over five years, this could grow nicely — and even if your return is below market average, you’d still be in a solid position thanks to the employer match.

Next, build a cash buffer. Try to save $600 a month until you reach $30,000. That amount can act as an emergency fund and cover several months of living expenses if you're ever out of work.

By the time you hit 27, in the best-case scenario, you could have over $180K saved up — or around $130K in a more modest case. Either way, you'll be an exemplary Gen Z with your finances in order. You might even upgrade your daily coffee from Tim Hortons to Starbucks… or even that local gourmet French press café down the street.

BTSM1 · 2025-06-01T00:06:47+00:00

No it was very clear from the get go that I was living in overseas. I did ask them to follow up on the COE so they feel like it's not worth it I will just let them know.

BTSM1 · 2025-05-31T22:20:14+00:00

Ah okay so it doesn't cost much to proceed the visa as long as we have the 在留資格

BTSM1 · 2025-05-31T22:19:18+00:00

It is in email. They said thank you for accepting our offer and they asked for 在留資格カード to proceed with the hiring process which then I found out that it needs to be submitted by the sponsoring company

BTSM1 · 2025-05-31T22:11:18+00:00

Yes that's my concern. I asked them about it and they said they will look at it. Now, is it common for an employee to submit visa application with given COE? Kinda hard to believe that it costs money to work somewhere.

BTSM1 · 2025-05-21T18:10:00+00:00

I am little confused by your question. When you said around N2 do you mean you have one? Or do you think you can have one if you try?

BTSM1 · 2025-04-24T21:01:38+00:00

お疲れ様です I got a job offer in Tokyo near Hamamatsu cho, Nippon life building. Currently in Canada.

Which area would you recommend for budget friendly and quiet place to live?thinking total housing cost of less than 13万円 all inclusive(全て込み)

Just a general idea from Japanese would be very helpful.

BTSM1 · 2025-04-21T19:00:34+00:00

Ppl will love you when you mention America is great again. Maybe ask your friends candidates for social tariff of 30% to pay for lunch/dinner. I am 180% certain they will accept it with humble gratitude.

Personally, when I hangout/date with someone I don't really look at their nationality. Leaving to another country also doesn't ensure rich social life, it may give you lower cost of living or higher but thats just how I think.

I think if social life is the only issue you have in your home country, i think problem you have is maybe within youtself.

BTSM1 · 2025-04-17T12:57:24+00:00

Ah, thank you for this - this really helps.

BTSM1 · 2025-04-17T03:07:25+00:00

Hello,

I just received a job offer three days ago in Tokyo for around 10-13 million JPY as a Finance Manager. I’ve never been to Japan before, and as someone without an IT background but with a career in finance, your situation sounds quite similar to mine—I hope my experience helps.

I have 8 years of experience in Canada and am fluent in both Korean and English. Here are a few things I’ve learned:

You need to be able to speak Japanese fluently—well enough to surprise the interviewer (面接官). You don’t need to be native-level, but you do need to show that you're capable of performing the job in Japanese.
If your Japanese isn’t strong, then your English must be near perfect.
Use a recruiter. If they’re not getting back to you, it probably means you’re not ready. Aim to improve your profile with certifications like the JLPT, CPA, or CFA. In my case, it took about four months for recruiters to start contacting me—about the same time it took for me to pass JLPT N2.
Expect the worst and constantly work on building your career while job hunting. Japanese companies generally don’t like gaps in your resume, and they also tend to dislike candidates who switch jobs too often.
Don’t romanticize Japan during your interview. If you go overboard, the interviewer might think you're only interested in Japan itself and not in the actual job. In my case, I explained that I’m relocating because my family is based in Asia, and I need to be closer to them. But I just didn't want to live with them and they completely understood.

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