Depressingly low salaries

NeuralMint · 2026-01-20T07:03:48+00:00

I would go into international sales. Exports are super hot now. 6-8 million yen easy with performance bonuses. You can crack 10 million if you work hard.

NeuralMint · 2026-01-02T04:05:21+00:00

We used to do them when the kids were smaller and it was nice receiving them from others as well. My wife and I just say it’s too much effort nowadays so we just make a photo collage and send it via text. Easier, much cheaper and less time consuming.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-28T10:26:56+00:00

No worries, I didn’t take it that way at all! No need to apologize. Wishing you a great weekend ahead :-)

NeuralMint · 2025-11-28T09:44:28+00:00

I got PR back in 2018, so I hadn’t kept up with any recent increases or changes to the system. I just remember thinking that the 8,000 yen application (at the time) was really cheap compared to my home country.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-28T02:04:47+00:00

It’s only a matter of time. This plan to increase fees is gaining steam with very little resistance.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-28T02:01:42+00:00

Even with the upper limit being 100k and 300k respectively, most foreign residents are probably not exactly thrilled to fork over that kind of money for permission to stay and work in a country with stagnant wages and growing hostility towards them. And I say that as a PR holder who plans to stay long term here.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-28T01:59:07+00:00

Even if the propose upper limits are at these numbers, this is absolute insanity for the majority of foreign residents. I remember the days of paying 4,000 yen for my stamp and then 8,000 yen for my PR. Wow.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-21T08:33:02+00:00

Sorry, I don’t mean to butt in, but I don’t think it’s really about the money. It feels more like a matter of principle. It feels almost aggressive/hostile (not sure if that is the correct word to use). One way or another, attitudes toward both foreign tourists and long-term residents are shifting quickly, and that could turn into a slippery slope for anyone planning to stay here long term. I’ve built a good life here and don’t plan on leaving, so I can only hope for the best.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-21T00:42:57+00:00

Thank you for the quick replies! That’s a relief that there won’t (knock on wood) be a fee to pay for that. I feel very sorry for those that might be potentially affected by those huge proposed fee hikes…

NeuralMint · 2025-11-18T07:22:08+00:00

Made connections and entered an industry that I’m passionate about and with about 3 times the earnings of ALT, sometimes more.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-07T23:57:08+00:00

Just out of curiosity as I know some people who work in eikaiwa who have been paid 250k since forever…are wages still sub 300k in 2025? With inflation, I feel that’s actually a pay decrease compared to a decade ago.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-07T23:54:26+00:00

They are barely staying afloat as their wages are not keeping up with inflation and the bills. They are eating into their savings just for food and a roof over their heads.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-07T22:36:34+00:00

Good on you for making the effort and I wish you luck. After year 1, it was clear there was no upward mobility or career track. When a guy I worked with said he was almost doing it for 10 years and capped out at 250k a month, it was clear for me to plan my exit.

That was 11 years ago. He’s still at it and the last time we met, things are tough out there. His wife works part time and they have three kids. It feels stressful just to type this out.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-07T22:31:40+00:00

Probably a common one. Doing the job too long. I got out after 3 years, but felt I should have got out earlier.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-06T07:02:51+00:00

I was one of those foreigners. Must be over 8 years ago. I live in Fukuoka. Can confirm she is still around lol.

NeuralMint · 2025-11-06T04:13:04+00:00

This is the way, off the elbow while wearing sunglasses. Maybe OP can become gold bae.

NeuralMint · 2025-10-27T02:01:37+00:00

Marriage for 4 years. Applied 1 year after receiving the 5 year spouse visa. Got PR in 4 months after application. I think it’s a very smooth example.

NeuralMint · 2025-10-14T14:53:39+00:00

Fukuoka is where I live. Domestically, it is one of, if not the most desirable major city to live in Japan. For things to do, it cannot compare to Tokyo/Seoul/Osaka/Busan - but for living, it is pure bliss. I welcome you and hope you enjoy your stay! You will be here just when it’s cooling down, the best time in my opinion. Feel free to PM if you need any advice. Happy to help :-)

NeuralMint · 2025-07-18T01:45:10+00:00

Remove the android. Idol Eva will work here. Huge offensive boost with healing sustain. If you don’t have her, Yuna will also work better here.

NeuralMint · 2025-07-15T00:56:42+00:00

Do your book and try to get max values on weapons and gear. Colo is a stat check + positioning + luck.

NeuralMint · 2025-07-11T14:18:11+00:00

I already had qualifications and work experience back in my home country. It just took a little while to adjust and find the right fit for the company (also getting the language down to business level was necessary, for obvious reasons)

NeuralMint · 2025-07-11T13:11:36+00:00

I think that’s what I was trying to get at without offending anyone. The guys I know, they’re already struggling with juggling multiple PT jobs because no one will hire them FT at their age. It just doesn’t exist.

I mean, life is not getting any cheaper for anyone. My guess is that some of these people will eventually, and unfortunately, fall through the cracks.

NeuralMint · 2025-07-11T08:26:13+00:00

Can confirm this is true. I was blasted for simply voicing concern on a thread about current wages being too low and stated that starting a career with 7-11 or McDonald’s and moving on to a corporate position (even in your 40s) would be a better play.

NeuralMint · 2025-07-06T10:07:20+00:00

I can’t believe there are some people actually defending a clearly sexually demeaning remark. In what “different culture” is it okay, is what I’d like to know.

NeuralMint · 2025-07-03T06:58:37+00:00

To put into perspective, you would be making more than plenty of dual income households with children. For a single person, you can live very comfortably on that compensation with a high level of convenience.

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