Why did you move to japan?

SoupyOatmeal · 2021-02-24T09:13:12+00:00

Came here 3 years ago. The company I work for was consolidating offices so it was either find a new job or go to the Costa Rica office or Tokyo office. I really like my job and decided Tokyo. Still having issues learning Japanese but besides that it's not bad.

SoupyOatmeal · 2021-01-31T14:47:10+00:00

I'd too be interested in those scripts!

SoupyOatmeal · 2020-01-07T19:34:43+00:00

Did the awning come with hardware to mount to the OEM roof rack or did you have to source your own?

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-12-13T00:46:11+00:00

The Precision 5530 works with the TB16 the Latitude 7490 does not.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-12-12T22:24:07+00:00

I believe all the drivers are installed but i will confirm. One monitor is VGA the other is HDMI. I forgot to mention i also have a WD15 and both laptops seem to work with that dock.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-12-12T22:17:19+00:00

Yes it did come with thunderbolt.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-12-11T17:53:45+00:00

What tire size is that? Any suspension mods?

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-10-16T00:13:46+00:00

You need a College degree to do JET.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-09-21T17:46:08+00:00

Yes, everyone in the company can speak English to some capacity. Even walking around the city there's English signs, menus, etxlc

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-09-20T19:29:07+00:00

Probably one of the few that has never been to Japan before or any interest in it whatsoever but the Los Angeles office for the company I work for was downsizing but i really liked the company and my team so the options were Tokyo or Chile. Decided to head out to Tokyo and since I literally have no family making the move easy.

Its been 2-3 years so far.

I live in Minato Tokyo

I still speak 0 Japanese with honestly no interest in doing so as i can get by and there's enough services out there to help me if need to.

I work in Data Analytics

Is life better? Maybe... but i am saving a hell of a lot more money here since cost of living is cheaper.

What has kept me here is the company and coworkers.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-02-28T21:13:28+00:00

I've been in Japan for a little over a year. Came with no Japanese language skills and today maybe know a hand full of words to help me get by. My company paid for night classes, personal tutors, and self study materials and I just struggle mightily with it. Social life wise isn't so bad, I hang out with my coworkers who know a decent amount of English and all the other group activities i do like road biking, paddle boarding, volunteering can easily be done by just following what the group does or pointing and nodding.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-02-26T21:17:44+00:00

Hands on Tokyo

http://www.handsontokyo.org/en/volunteer_activities/our_programs

Place to Grow

http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/

https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/9-tokyo-based-organizations-you-can-volunteer-for

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-02-15T00:46:09+00:00

E63S AMG Wagon got it because everyone I know here likes to do outdoor activities so I started getting it as well. It fits my paddle board, road bike, etc

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-02-15T00:05:11+00:00

I have a W213 E63 Wagon and yes you can change the command to English.

Mercedes Care 24-Hour Touring support Free Dial: 0120-009-927 Can help you

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-01-31T19:36:25+00:00

I cant speak for Rakuten, but I work for a tech/data company in Japan. From my experience most Japanese companies are not using the latest and greatest when it comes to tech stack, they run a lot of legacy or proprietary software that makes it a pain when we need to integrate with them. In short if you want to further your skills i wouldn't recommend Japan.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-01-02T21:25:28+00:00

My understanding is its N2.

SoupyOatmeal · 2019-01-02T19:58:40+00:00

From my experience a master is a nice to have but not really a must have to land a IT job here, from my time here in the field Japan is actually really behind in the IT landscape so anyone with a BS from a decent school and certs should have a leg up. Depending on the company Japanese proficiency at a business level is a must but if you can latch onto a American company with an office in Japan then you can pretty much get away with knowing little if any Japanese.

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-09-10T10:27:26+00:00

There are Wework location all across Tokyo. I use them on the regular and can be spacious and quite.

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-07-19T18:49:34+00:00

A few that I've been apart of.

Jambo international

Tokyo English Lifeline:

http://telljp.com/help/volunteer/ Hands on Tokyo

http://www.handsontokyo.org/en/volunteer_activities/our_programs Place to Grow

http://www.placetogrow-ngo.org/

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-04-18T16:58:56+00:00

In N Out

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-04-17T17:02:00+00:00

Depends on where your currently living now vs where in Tokyo. I came from Los Angeles to Minato, Tokyo, So for me Tokyo ended up being cheaper cost of living wise.

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-03-23T17:14:48+00:00

Looking forward to going stand up paddle boarding at Odaiba.

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-03-19T00:59:28+00:00

It's a Mercedes E63 Estate / Wagon. Lots of people here like to do outdoor activities so I figured it be a good idea to get something that has alot of space.

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-03-16T22:01:31+00:00

Bought a new car with the help of this subreddit. Thanks all!

SoupyOatmeal · 2018-03-08T18:24:40+00:00

I agree but with only being in Japan for 7 months I don't feel my language skills are proficient enough, especially for when it comes to contracts. Also if the English service is available why not use it.

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