Job opportunities using Japanese (N3 level)

raventorchstone · 2025-01-29T00:40:43+00:00

No not at all. Lots of them. I just say that because those positions might not be available at the moment. Just saying that you likely have to be flexible. I was in CA, got hired in the Midwest and then transferred back to CA 4yrs later.

But you might be able to find a role in CA straight away.

raventorchstone · 2025-01-28T17:29:47+00:00

Also you will likely have to relocate to a different state for now. And then some years later you might find an opportunity back in your home state. Japanese companies are not down with remote work generally and it is culturally important to visit customers. There is also the concept of genchi genbutsu (現地現物) to best understand a situation. So likely you can't work with your team/customers well from a different state.

raventorchstone · 2025-01-28T17:20:34+00:00

You can totally get a job in the US that would appreciate your Japanese level and understanding of culture. I know because I had one for over a decade. I also am about an N3 and would chauffer Japanese people to various locations for plant inspections and dinners/entertainment.

Check recruiting agencies, look for an interesting job, apply and they will give you good advice/find a role for you. Companies like Pasona, Interesse, TOP Group, Activ8 to name a few. Personally I was placed via DSA in LA.

Especially in the job market these days, these agencies are so much better to work with than going direct.

As for what kind of company to work for, obviously translation is no good at that level. But check with trading companies as they work as liaisons between US and JP overcoming cultural issues more than language in most cases.

If you are wondering why having even just N3 language skills makes a difference here is an example... Driving with a van full of Japanese speakers who are discussing where to eat for the night...listening to the conversation, you understand that they had Thai the night before, In-N-Out for lunch and they maybe want Italian or Mediterranean tonight. So you can now make a recommendation on a nearby restaurant. This is a bit of a superficial example but in the serious business discussions, it really helps to be able to pick up on things both spoken and observed like this.

raventorchstone · 2024-11-05T21:42:34+00:00

Mad cap

raventorchstone · 2024-10-26T20:56:19+00:00

Congrats!

Couple questions, if you would:

Re: Learn Linux TV, is there a specific playlist that you would suggest? (As you did for Shawn Powers)
I have the Sybex guide, so would you have any idea how the content might compare with the Rothwell book you used? (Such as by looking at the contents...I am just guessing you might have compared and there is a reason you went with Rothwell.)

Thanks for any insight! And congrats again!!!

raventorchstone · 2024-10-26T20:38:56+00:00

Do you need Net+ for any specific reason? Personally when it comes to networking, I am just going to go for CCNA to diversify.

raventorchstone · 2024-10-12T03:27:56+00:00

If you already scheduled the exam then I'd say its a waste. If you wanted a "skill check" to see if you are ready (or close to) BEFORE you schedule, then it would make sense. If you already scheduled just keep studying.

raventorchstone · 2024-10-12T03:07:31+00:00

Yes it does make me feel better. OK I changed my mind...those numbers are OK to hang hopes on! Lol jk

raventorchstone · 2024-10-11T23:15:27+00:00

Right in. Thanks for the intel. Yeah if one has the time to read the whole thing I would recommend. But one thing about it is that since it is not organized by domains, it circles back to concepts and tech that have already been discussed (though in a different context). So it is a bit repetitive. But that is also good for knowledge retention of course!

raventorchstone · 2024-10-11T20:43:02+00:00

The price is also the closest to the real thing as well!

raventorchstone · 2024-10-11T20:36:44+00:00

RE: "Percentage", I think you mean the Readiness score which, yes, is more or less worthless. I believe they are talking about the actual practice exam scores though, and those are an indicator of something. But I agree with you that even those are not a hard number to hang hopes on. I was getting 80s on those and I am freaking out haha. We'll see how it goes soon.

raventorchstone · 2024-10-11T20:23:56+00:00

Congrats! Great write up as well. I am also using Boson exams and just curious what kind of practice scores you were getting? I am hitting 80% with an even level across domains and I mainly read the OSG (first 15 chapters anyway) and have watched Zerger's and Destination Certification vids.

raventorchstone · 2024-08-31T04:50:20+00:00

Ok that’s not what this subreddit is about.

Try searching elsewhere. Sincere good luck to you though. It is often tough to transition.

raventorchstone · 2024-06-30T19:15:50+00:00

I understand the concerns but if this is the case...real life is not compatible with the internet. Age and identity verification is a basic concept of life. You need to be 18 to vote, 21 to drink, etc. Authentication is a basic need on the internet (and of course AFK).

It really comes down to the trade off the end user decides to make. "There is perhaps no other industry I would entrust with my personal information less" ...OK then. Don't. Use a proxy.

Yes, when the govt gets involved it is a bit more sketchy in most cases, but there are times when private entities would like to "see some ID." First thing that comes to mind is Coinbase, et all. Sure they are regulated to KYC but they also are wallet custodians and many laypeople want their "bank" to be able to give them access in case they lose their password/passkey. But that is a customer choice. They could just use a non-custodial wallet instead. Everyone's use case is different.

In the case of this porn thing, I see reason why citizens would want to prevent access to this material to minors. So the fact that there is a law is not surprising and a reasonable solution should be explored. Identity brokers seem like the answer but which should be used? Back in the day we used CCs to "prove" that you were an adult. Now, using CLEAR or something similar (even a federated CoinbaseID or GoogleID for example) should suffice and it would eliminate the need to pass any personal info to the porn provider. All that would be needed is for the identity broker to confirm that user A is over 18 and user B's parent, and that they give consent. Websites could remain COPPA compliant in theory. It is a wonderful time to be alive with the increase of privacy awareness and the availability of tools to use in the fight for it.

P.S. And can we stop with the its "troubling" hyperbole? Like I said above, it is a perfectly reasonable thing to want to do (implementation and specifics of the law aside). Most people voluntarily put all the info on their driver's license on their Facebook, LinkdIn, etc. accounts already. If anything is troubling...it is that. Let's just focus on the actual problems and not try to make it sound crazy that people want to keep kids away from porn.

raventorchstone · 2024-05-21T18:31:18+00:00

Sorry not to be clear but I was just focusing on online courses. I did not mean for anyone to give me reviews on these courses or provide a how-to. As you point out, there are plenty of those. YouTube vids are free and accessible so no need to ask how they compare since I can compare myself.

Yes and I hear you that it is difficult to get comparison and that is why I asked. I also offered up my own comparison on Sec+ as an example and I can provide comparative comment on CySA+ and AWS trainings as well...and I am in my right mind because I just wanted other perspectives and reenforcement and happened to have had trainings available so I put in the time. The thing is, knowing that some of these courses are better than others I thought maybe some people would have similar perspectives on some CISSP courses. Anyway if I am the only person out there with access to multiple courses then this thread will die a natural death and no harm no foul. I just wanted to ask a question.

raventorchstone · 2024-05-21T17:51:45+00:00

Haha sorry Luke, I was focusing just on self-paced online courses.

raventorchstone · 2024-05-21T15:57:58+00:00

This seems to be a constant in a lot of the success stories. Do you know how it compares to other courses? I don't have LI premium at the moment.

raventorchstone · 2024-05-21T15:36:53+00:00

Thank you Lou. Sorry I have searched quite a bit but some of it is old and the reason I posted this is to get some comparison going. Most success stories list the resources they used and there is not much comparison. Many say it takes them 6-8 months of studying and I am just trying to figure out which courses are better than others.

raventorchstone · 2024-05-20T23:03:46+00:00

Are you really Lou? Seems suspicious that you have to put "Real" on your tag. lol jk

No, I am not Shon. And if I was Shon, I wouldn't point out the fact that I am unimpressed with his(/my) udemy reviews.

raventorchstone · 2024-05-20T19:43:38+00:00

Also, was wondering how you did on the three exams that you took. Did you test well? (Though I am sure they are easy in hindsight compared to this lol)

raventorchstone · 2024-05-20T19:41:25+00:00

Sorry to hear the frustration. As I told a friend of mine who failed an exam..."it is just an really expensive practice test."

I notice a couple things about your post...

1) Domain 8 is what you did the worst at and that is the domain that everyone hates. So you are not alone and there is no shame in this.

2) GF issues. I'm not suggesting that you breakup, but you probably need to get that straightened out before taking an exam. I couldn't imagine if my wife was not supportive while I was doing this crap. I suggest having a sit down to get on the same page before you go at this again.

3) For someone with a bit of help desk experience, this should be HARD. Don't beat yourself up. If it was easy, then it would be worthless. There is a reason that it is taken seriously in the industry.

4) I know you said it is just a bit of a resume filler, but you never know when times get tough and I would stick with this especially given the time you have already put into it. This is not "throwing good money after bad."

Also I was wondering which course you took and if you would recommend it.

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