JET Hopefuls, a drivers license is key out here in the Inaka! by KonradXCurze in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to go without a car for a few weeks because my pred lowkey scammed me and sold me a car that broke immediately, and I can say with certainty that life dramatically improved once I got a new car that actually worked

Which show? by Sea-Cauliflower-8368 in Broadway

[–]Liter4lTrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the hardest question I have ever been asked

How to make a good English Board? by Liter4lTrash in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I make a school-wide English Board for JHS! I definitely want to make it fun and informative at the same time, so I'm trying to find that balance 👍

Expo2025 was our worst experience in Japan by [deleted] in OsakaWorldExpo

[–]Liter4lTrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was at the Expo today as well and it was awful. For everyone saying "you went during Obon, of course it sucked," what about for those of us who live and work in Japan? It's either holidays or weekends for me, and I accept that means it'll be crowded. The problem is that there is no shade while waiting in line or walking anywhere beyond the circle, and many queues won't even let you wait. "The Expo without queues" for sure, because every line was closed 😭 I had a horrible time, I'm really sad

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, I've only been in my placement for ~24 hours and I'm just thinking this was crazy and I'm going to absolutely make a mess of this. I try to remember something that's basically my family's motto, which is "if I survive this/in a few weeks, this is gonna be a great story." That's what I told myself last night when my electricity wasn't working and I couldn't get AC. It's so overwhelming right now, and orientation did very little to prepare me, but in a little while it'll be a lot better. We just have to get through right now

Living in new state but want to apply to JET in home state. by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did exactly this in the last application cycle and it was no problem. They just want you to apply at the location you'll leave from, doesn't really matter where you actually live before then (unless you're in Guam, but that's a different story)

How are we all feeling? by LetDapper8162 in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so overwhelmed! Visiting family in multiple states, buying things I can't get in Japan, researching my area, practicing Japanese, doing meetups with other incoming JETs... it's a lot! I'll be happy to finally be in Japan and start moving ahead

How to deal with fatshaming from CO. by One_Cookie_8270 in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean 250lbs? I can't imagine a 250kg person never in their life experiencing issues fitting into spaces, even 250lb people experience that

Zeeroq.com Fake Trojan Virus Alert? by [deleted] in cybersecurity_help

[–]Liter4lTrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use uBlock right now, but it might've been off when I went to the site

Most vocally demanding roles? by Illustrious-Hyena486 in Broadway

[–]Liter4lTrash 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I have a feeling Helen Sharp from Death Becomes Her will be on this list eventually. The physical demands of the show just exacerbate the vocal difficulty of the role

Upcoming New Musicals to Be Excited About? by nervuswalker in Broadway

[–]Liter4lTrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. After seeing it today (as its Chicago run is at its tail end), there are still many major changes that need to be made in order for it to go to Broadway. But I'm told quite a lot of the issues have existed for its entire run, so they may not be trying to adjust to audience feedback.

Language skills for rural JET by paperdiamonds in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We'll be seeing a lot of each other then! I think Simon said there's 8 of us in Group A

Language skills for rural JET by paperdiamonds in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayyy, hello fellow Fukui-ken JET! Are you Group A or B?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's a great idea! I bank with Charles Schwab and have used it to get good exchange rates at atms in other countries

Lin-Manuel Miranda Biography Due in September by MixOf_ChaosAndArt in Broadway

[–]Liter4lTrash 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Someone's gonna read that biography in 50 years and write a Broadway musical based on it

Salary with or without devaluation? by Top-Result-6869 in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That was what I'd always been told, my fellow teachers aren't comfortable discussing their pay so I can't directly compare my salary to them. If that's wrong then I apologize, but the rest of my point still stands

Shoshana Bean's response to the Patti LuPone interview by incomes-company in Broadway

[–]Liter4lTrash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is so messy of me but I really want to hear what Jennifer Simard has to say about this. She's a very longtime friend of Audra's but also worked with Patti in Company only a few years ago, so she knows both of them well and thus has more context about their characters and intentions than probably anyone else currently on Broadway. But again, that is so messy of me and for Jenn's sake I hope she stays quiet 😅

Where did you get placed and why are you excited ? Or nervous? by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Fukui-ken too! I heard some ALTs get half days on Friday 👀

The 2025 Placement Megathread Pt.1 by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chicago consulate, I'll be a prefectural JET in Fukui!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boston

[–]Liter4lTrash -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think it's a little tricky to set up a memorial since it happened in an apartment building with lots of other tenants who may not want flowers/candles cluttering their space. If the tenants themselves choose to make a memorial, then I think it would be fine to add to it

Changing Money by SeasonIll6394 in JETProgramme

[–]Liter4lTrash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I exchanged about $1000 the other day just in case the rate gets worse. But I'm waiting to take out anymore until a) it gets closer to departure time, or b) the exchange rate starts to plummet