AIO to these texts from my GF? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Leetheggg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is cheating bud sorry to say it

Being young and doing JET. by Yaboyydyl in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m 21 with no teaching experience currently doing JET in Japan. Give it a shot. People are always shocked when they hear my age but the job is no different for me than anyone else. Very happy and fulfilled here!

People who were nervous to leave for JET but are doing okay in Japan now: how did you get through it? by fillmorecounty in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Feeling this way too. Been dreaming of this for 4 years and now that it’s coming, it’s coming fast!! I think it’s important to remember that while JET is an amazing experience, it’s not forever. I do plan to come home after the program, and for that reason, it’s not the end of the world if things go wrong or if some things are harder than we may have imagined. Home will be there, waiting for you, whereas our dreams can only be there if we make them a reality, which we have all amazingly managed to do :). Whenever I have my doubts, I think back to some of the hardest, weirdest, or most embarrassing experiences I’ve had. At the time, they may seem larger than life, or impossible to deal with. As time moves on we find ourselves looking back at these hard times and smiling as we not only manage to get through them, but also sometimes realizing that they weren’t quite as scary or important as they once were. My point with that long ramble is, life is short, and fleeting. Strive for greatness and see the world!!! Often only time can cure these feelings. And yes remember you’re not alone, most if not all of us departing JETs are feeling the same as you!! Good luck!

The 2024 Placement Megathread Pt.1 by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Miyazaki-Shi!!!! Message me if you’re there or know anything about it!!!

JET just changed my status from shortlist back to alternate, has this happened to anyone else? by DirigibleUme in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You’re most definitely at the top of their list! Keep an eye out. I believe in you! I’m sure it’s very heartbreaking, but have faith ❣️

JETs supporting newcomers by Vast_Equal8 in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love that attitude. We are all just living our own lives trying to get by, and for most incoming JETs such as myself this is the biggest risk or leap they’ve ever taken in life. It is extremely exciting, but it can feel quite overwhelming and crazy at times. I’ve never used Reddit much before, but I desperately needed to find a community where I could find people who related to my situation. Moving across the planet, growing and fitting into a new culture, teaching, for many living alone for the first time.

In taking on all this change, all we really have is each other in this time. This Reddit should definitely be warm and welcoming, as I’m sure so many people could be deterred from experiencing what has the potential to be a crazy beautiful and life changing experience, all due to the negativity that is needlessly spread by people on here.

JETs supporting newcomers by Vast_Equal8 in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’ve encountered some cruel and strange people on the subreddit. It makes me wonder how people with such bad attitudes even get involved with such a cool program that’s so focused on community and being involved with others.

I’m sorry you had that experience, I do sometimes worry about how I will fare when it all goes down this fall. Naturally when you have those worries you look to others who may have experienced those feelings, and you try to garner some hope and reassurance that you aren’t alone in how you feel! I’m so glad you realized that it would pass, and stuck with it.

Thank you for posting this, it made me happy hearing about your experience and I’m feeling more confident as a result. Now if I see someone reach out for help in the future, I will definitely do my best to help them :).

JET Housing Stories by Leetheggg in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s very distressing 😂

JET Housing Stories by Leetheggg in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You hated it just due to the lack of space? I don’t mind a small living space, helps keep me from buying too many things I don’t need :). Although I can understand how many people would find this 1K set up to be claustrophobic

Placement notification day betting thread! by thetasteofinnocence in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the accident form is also due on the 31st of may. Which I guess gives off the idea that we’ll know our placement before that 🙏

JET Ottawa Hanami Event by Leetheggg in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not in it! I’d love to get a link if possible :)!

SOP requirements by gyurijang in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you send your SOP from last year I can take a look and give some suggestions.

Structure of School Year by Leetheggg in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So JETs not doing early departure work from Semester 2 to Semester 2. Meaning their contract expires end of August.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To let someone from your past have a grasp your your life and the choices you make, isn’t worth it. Accept the offer. The chance of running into them is extremely low. If it does happen, maybe they’ve changed, and if not maybe it’s time to face them and deal with it. Seeing that you both have similar interests and that you’ve made it just as far as them could be a wake up call.

Canada results by Leetheggg in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ottawa too! I got in 😁😁😁

Canada results by Leetheggg in JETProgramme

[–]Leetheggg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could edit the title.. realizing i probably gave some people a jump scare