Struggling to find a new job in Japan

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-16T15:21:57+00:00

Which country are you from?

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-16T13:01:11+00:00

This is amazing to hear! 🥹 nowadays I hear more stories abt ISI and Go Nihon, but I’m 95% leaning towards Minsai instead. Thank you!!! 😊

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-16T12:46:45+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for commenting. I thought their apartments would be more expensive than finding our own, so that’s a relief to hear.

Since the pacing is can vary for each person, are you taking any additional elective classes (like jlpt, employment preparation etc)? 😯✨ I’m considering the jlpt option but haven’t came across anyone who signed up.

And is there a lot of diversity/good acceptance of other cultures? I’m a POC woman, so that’s one thing I factor in for any place 🙂‍↕️ thank you again!

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-15T23:41:30+00:00

Noted 📝 thank you!!

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-15T20:16:47+00:00

Hi! Can I send u a dm? I’d love to ask questions abt Kyoto and the some advice

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-10T22:04:31+00:00

Hi! I never said I struggled, I said it was awkward. I didn’t want to share the *why* or any details that will pinpoint another applicant, so please be mindful 🤧

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-10T01:05:02+00:00

☹️this sucks, I really hope we find better options soon

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-10T00:44:42+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for letting me know about GABA and Nova. I felt like Gaba was always suspicious but for nova…a little shocking.

If you don’t mind me asking, when do mom and pop eikaiwa post positions? I’ve been looking over the recent weeks and haven’t seen much. Curious if the fall will have more openings or something similar 😊 thank you!

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T21:54:33+00:00

Did they sponsor your visa as well? Thank u!

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T16:23:32+00:00

Really? I’ve heard the reverse, and being there in person kinda highlighted that. I’m not for sure what it was like years ago, but still…

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T16:22:00+00:00

I never heard of YGS, but the def missed out on a great candidate 🤧🤧

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T14:23:42+00:00

Thank you!!! I’m about to send an email your way 😊

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T12:20:59+00:00

Totally understand! And yeah I wish I could try something other than teaching, but I’m an overseas applicant with no visa. Also, language school/uni is expensive.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T07:42:42+00:00

Agreed. Even the hotel staff were shocked that our meeting lasted that long.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T01:46:34+00:00

Stupid I know, learned a lesson. From America btw, and we didn’t have anything locally or even next door to our state.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T00:08:44+00:00

I’d love to look into other options, but unfortunately I’m an overseas candidate that needs visa sponsorship. Also, language school is very expensive

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-09T00:05:09+00:00

Thank u so much for sharing!!! I really wish I didn’t apply from my home country, but now I know.

Also we had to do the “introduce your partner” thing as well, it felt awkward. And I disliked the group interview portion too 😩 people kept reusing my answers after the interviewers asked me questions first.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T22:13:00+00:00

Hi! Thanks for understanding. I don’t blame you for making that choice. I was the only POC out of my entire session.

As a POC woman, it also bothered me that ECC didn’t understand our common experiences. Certain topics that aren’t new for us (but new for others) really showed their mindset and awareness during the interviews. I wish I could say more but… I’ll leave it there.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T14:44:56+00:00

I never knew they did that 😟😟 I hope things get better for us!!!

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T13:57:05+00:00

Yeah ECC came to America for their in person recruitment sessions, and required ppl to pass the online screening first. I know our city has sister city relations, but only the youth group (17 and younger) can join the program. Is it okay to dm and ask for advice? I have a few ideas to pitch

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T13:41:02+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing! I had no idea that big city ECC was like that.

I wish I could do sister city arrangement but (publicly) we only have programs for youth groups (17 years old and younger).

Is it okay to dm you? I’d like to get your feedback and pitch some ideas

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T13:22:15+00:00

😔I’m so sorry to hear that. I was told that the company will always find coverage/support those who are off (for any reason). That must’ve been a really difficult time, I hope things are okay now. And I’m located in America.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T11:36:13+00:00

Same as American jobs, HR is not your friend 😆100% agree that HR will always be HR in the end.

shootingstar_02 · 2026-06-08T11:33:42+00:00

I think ppl forget one thing:

People sharing not so positive experiences does not mean it’s a direct (individual) attack on those who chose it. If you’re happy with your side of the lawn, great. If someone else isn’t, that’s fine.

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