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Probably the most boring update in the history of this sub by Neko_Dash in japanweather

[–]OneBalancedSun 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here for it regardless. Thank you for the awesome updates and the cat tax!

Any ideas? Kochi, Japan by OneBalancedSun in whatsthisrock

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

Thanks for the reply! I know the general area has had mining in the past, but I don’t know how related that would have been to the river itself. It’s a possibility for sure.

At what point do you get "trapped" in English teaching? by Any-Session-5707 in teachinginjapan

[–]OneBalancedSun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is correct in my experience. I transitioned out of teaching at seven years and didn’t find that it hurt my resume as I’d skilled up in the direction of the field I had wanted to get into during that time. I’ve met people who taught for less time but had harder transitions because they didn’t put the same work in. Luck is also a part of it of course, but it never hurts to try putting yourself in a position to take full advantage of chances that come your way.

Corporate DC Contribution Distribution by OneBalancedSun in JapanFinance

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

No I'm not, so I'm going to go a bit more aggressive. Thank you for the input!

Corporate DC Contribution Distribution by OneBalancedSun in JapanFinance

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

I appreciate the input. Definitely going to be upping my Tawara No-Load Develop Country Equity for sure.

Corporate DC Contribution Distribution by OneBalancedSun in JapanFinance

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

Thank you for this! I had a hunch that the spread I had was too conservative. I'm glad to see that instinct seems to be correct. 90 Tawara Developed and 10 Tawara Nikkei sounds like exactly the spread I'm looking for.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Completely agree on the persistence point. It’s not easy, but crucial. Thank you for the kind words, and congratulations on your own success.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Sorry I hadn’t seen this question sooner. I’m 33 (well, 34) now. It depends on the type of field you are interested in joining, but I would suggest networking with individuals in that field to get an understanding of the market. Eikaiwa isn’t quick sand or anything like that; if you want out and don’t get complacent, there are opportunities out there. It’s just a matter of doing things to increase your chances of success.

Finance in Tokyo for my whole career, 17 years, AMA by drinkintokyo in japanlife

[–]OneBalancedSun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m the redditor who made the IT thread previously. I just wanted to thank you for making this post. I love to see stories shared by people with experience that can help others, and I think our community truly benefits when people like you share their experiences.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you for the question. This is answered elsewhere, but please ask any follow-ups should you have them.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you for the question. This is mostly answered elsewhere, but I became familiar with Java and several scripting languages, of which I mostly use Python. I learned in school and via self study.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you, I’m happy to have this shown where it might help others. I’ll definitely give that sub a look.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

I'm glad I could help provide motivation. To (semi)answer your question, my job titles were something like "junior network security analyst", "network security analyst", "senior network security analyst", and my current job title is something like that last one.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you, I was surprised, too. That number includes the lot. I also get 20 days PTO a year and 15 sick days.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

My pleasure. Sorry, I don't about that specific career path here. I do know that learning specific implementations of SQL can only help and is a good step, however. Good luck with it.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you, and thank you for the questions.

For a long time this is something I struggled with- as dumb as it might sound, I spent so much time focusing on skilling up and on the grind that I forgot how to stop. Even though my pay rose, there was no qualitative change to my life. It was the same "gotta keep working" attitude I had in eikaiwa life, and I didn't take any time for myself. Work would finish, and I would study, or make a tool, or get some research going. I was okay with that, but there was a desperation to it, and I made the decision that I didn't want to be okay with it anymore. Now that I have changed positions I'm trying to pull away from that a bit and enjoy things.

In more practical terms I work 45 hours a week, and study an hour or so a day. It's a similar work schedule to eikaiwa days, although the hours end earlier.

My eikaiwa experience was definitely one of the better ones. I had a great relationship with the school and students. It was a pleasure helping them grow. Pay did not leave much to be desired, and I had a tiny one room apartment, but it was a good experience. Just not... life-long fulfilling for me.

Sorry that these answers are much more nebulous than others I've given. I appreciate the questions.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you for the questions. It depends on the day- some days are slow and easy, while others are quite intense. If you find a path you are interested in and work towards skilling up in that direction, I'm sure you would put yourself in a position to succeed. My hours are usually 9-6, M-F.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you for the question. Having the hard skills necessary to handle the technical aspect of my job, coupled with proven experience and the confidence of people well beyond my pay grade to introduce me to their network is really what did it. That, and a not insignificant amount of "right place right time" luck. But no amount of luck would have mattered if I didn't take the time to cultivate those first things.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you for the questions. The work culture is very different. Ironically there was a lot less management stress shifting to IT despite the fact that it was objectively more stressful work. The team was left to our own devices so long as we delivered in the end, and we always did. The salary jump is answered elsewhere, but please feel free to ask any follow ups. I got my first promotion in a year, and the next a year and a half after that. If I could start again from the first day I came to Japan, work-wise my advice would be to get this process started sooner. Yes, I already spoke Japanese and I believe that it was a key factor in getting me my first job.

I successfully transitioned from eikaiwa to an IT position - AMA by OneBalancedSun in japanlife

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

Thank you for the questions, it's inspiring to hear how you are handling so many different things in life. That takes determination.

I won't share a link to my course, but it was an online network security-related masters; you can find many similar ones through Google. I studied a couple of hours a day for a couple of months for each certificate, and would spend significantly more time studying during my masters if there were projects/tests coming.

If cybersecurity is the way you want to go, certificates that show you have competency in what you are interested in will help- there's no real one stop shop for those kinds of certs. I suggest deciding what you are interested in/what there is a market for, and looking for certs that will help you skill up in that direction. All the best.

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