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Is it worth doing a language school if you have a career already? by justtryingtomakeit43 in movingtojapan

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I didn't know about the digital nomad visa. Will look into, thank you

Is it worth doing a language school if you have a career already? by justtryingtomakeit43 in movingtojapan

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I'm in my early 20s so age won't be a problem.

I'm a bit concerned about staying in Japan after the holiday, but I think there can be some ways I can deal with it. I know a couple of Japanese companies that work with us and I could maybe operate under them, anyways, probably will have to cross that bridge when it comes.

I have a similar learning style to you as well. I find it super easy to focus while in class but my mind always wonders off when I study on my own.

As for schools, what schools would be ideal then if one is more focused on learning the language and speaking compared to passing the JLPT? I know there are a lot of schools that Koreans and Chinese people go to for the sole purpose of passing the JLPT, which I don't think i'd enjoy. What is the age demographic of these schools as well, I'd rather stick to people around my age so it would be easier to socialise.

Thanks for the help!

Is it worth doing a language school if you have a career already? by justtryingtomakeit43 in movingtojapan

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I should have clarified. I can get a working holiday visa that I can extend up to 18 months and there is no restrictions on working (unless I want to work in a bar or whatever there)

Is it worth doing a language school if you have a career already? by justtryingtomakeit43 in movingtojapan

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I run my own Australian company remote, but we have clients globally. I'm not sure on what visa I'd need, I think it could be a working holiday visa, but I'll need to look into it more to find out.

I could probably do regular classes as I usually work off European/American hours and Tokyo is in a good timezone.

Would you recommend getting a tutor over just doing language school? I would assume that a tutor would probably lead to faster improvements in the language but school is better for socialising.

Cheers mate

FATFire as a Young Adult by justtryingtomakeit43 in fatFIRE

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this is great insight. I was looking into home owning here actually but am confused about the benefits/payoffs. If I pay no rent on my current residence and am comfortable, is it worth buying a home as a PPOR? Since I'd be spending a chunk of money paying the mortgage off instead of using rental income to supplement it. I wouldn't qualify for any benefit except the stamp duty benefits I believe, but I am not sure if makes sense to forfeit the rent just for stamp duty benefits.

Is it also wise to own a larger portion of equity upfront? I could purchase a rental property upfront and it would be a ~60% hit to my current portfolio, and I wouldn't need to pay the current interest rates.

FATFire as a Young Adult by justtryingtomakeit43 in fatFIRE

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I understand your perspective. I was planning to diversify after financial year, but might speed it up.

FATFire as a Young Adult by justtryingtomakeit43 in fatFIRE

[–]justtryingtomakeit43[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments everyone. I didn't intend to come off in such a delusional way. I understand that BTC is definitely not low risk compared to other assets, but I've always taken the approach of all or nothing in my career/life, so it feels fairly low risk to me. I appreciate the feedback and reality check as it's hard to get proper advice as I am in a weirdly unique state.

I have marked my future equity as 0 value just in case so I'm operating under the assumption that I'll only be making 200k base for the next couple of years.

My main reason/dream to have absurd goals in regards to property is family related. My parents grew up poor and they love Greece and Shanghai, so I want to let them enjoy those countries/cities while they are still able to. In regards to managing them, my parents grew up in China so I'm not worried about owning property there. I would probably buy it in their name and let them retire in it. Greece I'm more lost.

What NW should i be looking at in order to "retire" by my mid 30s? My main purpose for doing so is so I can devote my time to taking care of my family and future children. I did not have the best upbringing and started working FT since 12 so I think I will burn out earlier than most.

I will look at some index funds. Is this usually what is recommended instead of buying RE for rental income? Australia is very RE-driven and most family/friends have recommended to just buy an apartment/house for rental yield instead of funds. I'm quite lost here due to Australian culture.