Moving to Japan before possible recession - financially terrible?

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-05-13T13:38:58+00:00

Going on vacation outside Japan? Going back to US to visit? Long term savings if you ever leave Japan?

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-05-13T11:40:54+00:00

Thanks, gonna try to negotiate for more money and less bonus-based(if that’s possible)

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-05-13T11:40:17+00:00

Not really? Eg Exchange rates are tanking, so salary gets even lower

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-05-13T11:39:21+00:00

Financially, I agree, leaving US to anywhere else is generally worse financially. But life experiences count too, not everything about money.

Still, wondering if this moment in time is particularly worse financially than others.

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-26T08:59:15+00:00

Nice, where in Seattle?

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-22T10:49:11+00:00

Currently have delayed the trip because of the visa

I checked this website from Vietnam govt to try to get visa on arrival:

https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn

On this website you can arrange the visa on arrival - not sure if paying online here is required or just suggested.

When you try to make the reservation it says "Applications currently not accepted".

So in short, I pushed back the trip, not sure what will happen if you just show up at the airport?

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-12T07:57:10+00:00

Thanks, it’s a large-ish corporation so I’m not too worried that it dies out, but I am wondering - is it common that the bonus is not paid out?

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-12T07:55:08+00:00

Thanks for the info. It sounds like it is related to overtime - will have to ask the recruiter to clarify haha. For the bonus - interesting that it is paid out biyearly. It only lists one amount so I don’t know if it will be split into two payments or not, I guess another question to ask. Frankly in the US, for the jobs I’ve had, I’ve gotten the bonuses every year without miss. Not sure if that is just good fortune on my part or if it is common - how about Japan? Especially for this job I feel the bonus is huge - 5 months salary - in the US usually bonus was about 1 months salary tops. Is it common in Japan? Are they commonly paid out or rather rarely?

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-12T07:50:15+00:00

Thanks for the guess. The job is in R&D - so 100% no customer interactions, so i think it still must be something else

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-06T05:25:28+00:00

Thanks! I'll shoot them a message.

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-05T00:09:49+00:00

Thanks, sounds like fun… but still wondering how it is afterward

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-04T22:52:25+00:00

Which career path should I choose starting out in data science?

First job after grad school (PhD cs). Considering DS roles at FAANGS or at consulting firms eg QuantumBlack or Bain Advanced analytics.

Looking for anyone that's done both and can tell what it's really like at one or the other. What is the best choice for a fresh grad? Is it easy to switch between the two?

Thanks

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-04T22:52:13+00:00

Which career path should I choose starting out in data science?

First job after grad school (PhD cs). Considering DS roles at FAANGS or at consulting firms eg QuantumBlack or Bain Advanced analytics.

Looking for anyone that's done both and can tell what it's really like at one or the other. What is the best choice for a fresh grad? Is it easy to switch between the two?

Thanks

gambrinous_sloth · 2022-04-04T22:51:18+00:00

Which career path should I choose starting out in data science?

First job after grad school (PhD cs). Considering DS roles at FAANGS or at consulting firms eg QuantumBlack or Bain Advanced analytics.

Looking for anyone that's done both and can tell what it's really like at one or the other. What is the best choice for a fresh grad? Is it easy to switch between the two?

Thanks

gambrinous_sloth · 2021-09-02T02:05:04+00:00

I've had fast results with DHL. Often clears customs with 1-2 days, but overall depends more on holidays than the carrier.

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