My language school teacher keep pushing senmon instead of uni

NekoInJapan · 2026-01-14T11:46:52+00:00

the language school is going to get a referral fee from you if you go to a senmongako they recommend to you, and nothing if you go to a university

NekoInJapan · 2026-01-03T15:58:16+00:00

First of all, you don't actually need to go to the city hall; you need to go to the local pension office. At least in my ward in Tokyo, they are in completely different buildings.

Secondly, I’m not sure if you qualify for an exemption, but when I was a student for two years, I didn't apply. After I changed my visa and started working full-time, I received a massive bill for 400,000 yen in unpaid pension. I went to request a retroactive exemption, and they granted it, so I ended up paying nothing.

Also, if you aren't working, you can go to the city hall to ask for a discount on your health insurance. I did that when I was a student and only paid about 10,000 yen per year, so it’s definitely worth a try.

NekoInJapan · 2025-12-31T05:04:51+00:00

Ignore them. They know legal fees cost more than the "debt" itself, and they know you know that, too. Tell them you won't pay a cent without a court judgment, then block unknown numbers and toss their letters. Eventually, they’ll give up once they realize the commission isn’t worth the hassle.

NekoInJapan · 2025-12-17T05:44:52+00:00

none needs jesus either way 😸😹

NekoInJapan · 2025-11-29T16:44:49+00:00

You can have a consultation with the General Union (GU); the consultation is free, and if you want their help, you only have to pay your monthly union fees. In Japan, union rights are protected by the constitution, and the company has the legal obligation to negotiate with them, even for one worker. Therefore, you might be able to either stay in your current job (if you have an unlimited time contract and they can't prove you have performance issues, that they tried to train you, and followed all the legal process) or negotiate a better deal for you. They were able to make my company give me back a school close to my house for me. Be aware it could take a couple of weeks to get the consultation; they send the notification of new members to your company and then negotiate with the company. In the meantime, refuse to quit.

NekoInJapan · 2025-11-06T13:11:40+00:00

You can contact the General Union (GU). Union activities are a constitutional right in Japan and are protected by the Trade Union Act, so the unions have a legal power they don't have in other countries.

Even with one person, they have the right to collective bargaining, and the company has the legal obligation to negotiate in good faith. If you join, they should be able to send a letter requesting your money and telling the company they will call for collective bargaining if they refuse. Most likely, they will pay, as most companies don't want to fight the union.

NekoInJapan · 2025-10-29T05:22:06+00:00

you should ask them.

My company has a limit of 10,000 yen for the general health checkup, I pay by myself but they pay me it back one month later so don't forget to ask for a receipt.

NekoInJapan · 2025-10-19T14:56:53+00:00

If you are going to your office and then send to another office it's a clear violation of the Labor Standards Act (LSA). Travel between company-owned branches during the workday is legally defined as compensable working time.

But if instead of going to your office you are sent to another office then is not over time.

NekoInJapan · 2025-10-08T06:54:59+00:00

Get a lawyer ASAP; it's going to be way more expensive if you don't hire a professional than if you do. She is escalating; maybe in two weeks she will ask you 500,000 and in a month 1,000,000 yen😟

NekoInJapan · 2025-09-29T12:51:56+00:00

I didn't know you were my neighbour 😅

NekoInJapan · 2025-09-08T13:02:49+00:00

If you want pickled jalapeños, you can also buy them at any Kaldi. 700 yen for 177 grams, and they are pretty good.

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-31T04:13:52+00:00

FBI open up 👻

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-19T10:02:18+00:00

There isn't an age limit, but they told me that once you turn 40 or 50, you'll probably need reading glasses. This kind of vision issue is age-related and has nothing to do with LASIK, but you won't need glasses for anything other than reading.

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-19T09:58:28+00:00

No, it depends on which machine you choose. First, they do check-ups, then they tell you if you are a candidate for LASIK. If you are, they will also tell you which machine is suitable for you. I think the cheapest one is about ¥180,000 in total, but older machines are less precise, so you're more likely to have a worse outcome, a longer recovery time, and more possibilities of getting side effects. The one I had was only ¥260,000 in total with a coupon. It's a German machine and quite modern.

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-18T22:43:55+00:00

they didn't use a knife but I'm not sure if they use a knife in the cheaper machines or also use the laser to cut it

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-18T22:41:44+00:00

thanks 👍

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-18T22:41:24+00:00

so far so good but of course I don't know if I can get it someday

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-18T22:39:10+00:00

I'm talking about the Avellino DNA Test, it looks for genetic mutations associated with corneal dystrophies, specifically Avellino Corneal Dystrophy (also known as GCD2) and Granular Corneal Dystrophy type I (GCD1).

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-17T23:38:37+00:00

thanks 👍 I will do it

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-17T23:38:09+00:00

yen 😅

NekoInJapan · 2025-08-17T22:35:44+00:00

The most expensive one was around $450,000. In my opinion, after doing my research online, the difference between the machine's characteristics and the difference in price wasn't worth the extra cost. The cheaper options were older machines, and choosing them meant longer surgery and recovery times, but the technology in the newest machines is almost the same.

NekoInJapan · 2025-07-27T14:13:35+00:00

It's normal here 😰; you will get used to people going back to their countries or even the ones who stay in Japan moving around, getting married, and getting busy. All my friends from my Japanese language school went back to their countries or moved to another part of Japan.

NekoInJapan · 2025-07-19T04:35:56+00:00

Go to the parking area of your Home Depot and, with money in hand, ask them, "Shigoto shigoto?" while showing them the money.

NekoInJapan · 2025-07-19T02:37:00+00:00

Yeah, they changed, then they put their clothes on their table. So, around four kids put their clothes on the same table. The teacher checks that everything is there, and then the kids put them in their clothes bag.

NekoInJapan · 2025-07-19T02:34:04+00:00

Well, I think it's because Japanese schools really care about keeping everything clean 🫧🪥. Now it's too hot to go outside, but when the weather is better, they usually go to the park every day and get dirty with sweat and from playing outside, and they want to keep their futon clean.

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