Hey Sam! You said you work in the TV industry? I'm know how to handle audio and a few things on lighting and he technical side of it. Would you say that's a somewhat profitable job to come to Japan to do for a few months to a year or so? Talk on IG (justa_carguy) :D
i have been thinking about japan as an option for me, as an automotive technician(with most of my experience in Japanese vehicles) and JDM car enthusiast i really like the culture, i found your channel and made me consider it again but i have no idea about what paperwork is required for living/working there, where could i find information about this?, would be cool if you did another video and talk about how much it cost to live there, good places to look for, etc
Awesome vid! Never would have thought modeling. Idea: going off the culture shock point you guys made, I'd totally be down for a "top 5 downsides to living in Japan" video!
Really appreciate the info mind elevation and unification thru awareness some people dont realize the gems that are dropped daily in their lives and this is one of them thank you.
albo you are my new favorite youtuber you are very mature CD not like some car yt channel i enjoy your videos and learn alot from yoyr videos very helpful. keep it up im lovin it!
I love this video! I think I'd love to live in Japan for a while (for now I've even learned hiragana and katakana lol) but I've got a life I can't leave behind so it's more like a never-going-to-happen-dream for me... But no one said I can't go there for a longer trip :D Great job with this channel btw.
When I get my Bachelor’s degree next year, I’m gonna come to Japan!! But still, I would say being able to speak some japanese definitely helps! Nice video!! Keep it up Albo!😁 100k is coming closer and closer!!!Also, sammit got himself a new subscriber!😄
Just FYI: For Method # 5 Military- there is 100% no guarantee that you will be stationed in Japan. The criteria for where you will be stationed will be dependent on what job you have. And that will differ with each branch. Along with that, once you are stationed here, “as of right now”you will have to abide by a curfew and a liberty policy that can change at any moment if someone commits a crime. Or if your installation commander deems it necessary to lock you down on the base. This is obviously worst case scenario but in my 4 years in Japan we’ve been on maybe 2 lockdowns and through a few curfew changes. I just wanted to drop this comment to inform some people who may actually consider #5 their best option. There is a lot of luck involved in ending up in Japan. Great video, and thanks for all the other information.
I'm trying the US DoD contractor route. I'm currently in Germany as a US DoD contractor. Depending on contract, they'll pay for your flight there, housing while there, and you get US prices for gas when on a base. Not many of the Japanese contracts will pay for housing shipment. Just gonna have to buy new stuff while there, which you'd want to do anyways, since houses/apts are small. Also, don't pay Japanese taxes and don't pay US taxes. Certain fields are hard to get, like system administrator. Lots of contractors want to go there, so lots of competition in my field, which sucks.
I am currently doing a pre apprenticeship Automotive course at the local polytech this year and I am going to do an apprenticeship which is 4 years at a dealership like Ford, holden, Nissan, BMW ect. Then once I finish that I will be a fully qualified mechanic and then that means I can go and work at any dealership in the world so I'll move to Japan and get a job at a dealership in Japan so that's my plan
Wow thank you guys for this I've been looking to go to Japan I'm from LA and I do film so I think next year I'm gonna take the trip and hopefully get in the jet program if I love it which I think I will
Enlist in the US military to live in japan US military: thanks for enlisting where would you like to be stationed People: japan! US military: Iraq it is!
Hey I’m planning on going to TAS 19 and looking to link up with some fellow RUclipsrs in the area to get into some of the auto scene while I’m there. I’ll be heading over from Okinawa for about a week. Would love to meet up 🤙🏻
It's an idea I've been wanting to make a reality, I run my own construction business and I've always wondered what steps I'd have to take to pretty much start in that field in that part of the world
Great video guys, really appreciate the first hand knowledge from two perspectives. I'm trying to move to Japan from Wales as I'm a 21 year old fully qualified heavy Vehicle technician. Sadly there are minimal jobs I've found online through agencies in need of my skills in Japan as there are already tons of engineers there. I've seriously considered applying for the Jet program for the 2019/2020 application process as it's a foot in the door, and as I've been to Japan four years in a row now I'd like to say I have a rough understanding of the country 😊
I've been living in Japan for 10 months now and I just wish I meet people like you. It's taking way too long to learn the language and I am starting to lose patience.
i have been thinking about japan as an option for me, as an automotive technician(with most of my experience in japanese vehicles) and JDM car enthusiast i really like the culture, i found your channel and made me consider it again but i have no idea about what paperwork is required for living/working there, where could i find information about this?, would be cool if you did another video and talk about how much it cost to live there, good places to look for, etc
It's usually for more advanced students that already have working knowledge of English but want to improve pronunciation to a more native-like level and also improve conversational skills. Kind of like in martial arts you learn punches and kicks, then you spar to learn to apply them, the foreign English teachers are kind of like a sparring partner for language, if that makes sense.
Hey man great content!! I have been following your channel for some time now and I am definitely enjoying the passion your showing for the JDM car culture. I love cars and I have always dreamed about owning a R34 skyline GTR. Any tips on how I can import a GTR R34 here in California? Planning on visiting Japan soon!
Wait 6 more years and move out of California in the meantime, it probably won't pass emissions haha. Show & display cars are easier to bring in but they have to be the rare, for example the midnight purple ones.
As someone who has never even tried teaching before, does the JET programe help you come up with lesson or do they just leave you to come up with them on your own? Also what kind of job could someone with a criminal justice/sociology degree get in Japan besides teaching English?
Hey Albo, do you think it'd be realistic for a group of enthusiasts to get together to try to share a place to stay and save some money then focus on driving for a short term stay? It feels like there is a lot of auto tourism from western and eu countries. The idea being likely to export whatever you buy to drive or even flip it to another tourist before you leave. I've wanted to get into exporting cars to Canada to make myself a 'job' there... but obviously that would take more money.
I've just started to learn Japanese, and I have an interest in working in Japan as well. The two options that I was looking at was to either be an English teacher through the JET program like you listed, and the other one was to work as an Interpreter (English to Japanese) for a major company. What kind of Bachelor's Degree should I get if I wanted to get either type of job, or other jobs like those two? Overall, what would you recommend?
for a bachelor's degree, any is fine. To be an interpreter, you would probably want to become JLPT N2 to N1 level fluent in Japanese, so maybe a Japanese studies degree, with EXTREME amounts of study on your side.
A degree in International Studies or international business would be good too if your school doesn't have a Japanese Major. Maybe one of those with a Minor in Japanese? But yeah the proficiency test is a must. Good luck!
I've nearly finished my bachelor's degree in teaching and majoring in English and I.T so i'm hoping this will give me a major edge over the others that just got a certificate. p.s not doing it just to go to Japan lol I've always wanted to be a teacher :)
always wanted to go to japan still do but think I'll stick with being an engineer in the uk to make enough money to ship an fc to Akagi, he says worryingly
Regarding automotive repair jobs in Japan, would it be possible to get a job working as an auto technician, specifically collision auto repair/autobody? That's another field that I'm looking at as I'm currently a Detailer and am looking at going into autobody repair. Of course I would make sure to get a reasonable knowledge of the Japanese language down before going any further but would that be a possible route?
Have been trying to move to Japan for some time now. Doesn't seem to be possible for a non native English speaker trying from abroad. Seems I will have to travel to Japan and look locally. btw. If we come to Japan next year, is there a possibility for you to take us around to see the night car life?
I would suggest the marine corpsif you want to get stationed in Japan. They have a base on Okinawa and one on the mainland in iwakuni or you can get stationed at the naval bases there.
@@ALBO Well one RUclipsr talks about how they sent her to a job in the middle of nowhere but also gave her no work to do, just sit in an office doing nothing all day. "make lesson plans" they said. But make them for what students?
True. So basically ALT is good for the first few years and if you want to stay there you have to find another job. In terms of "upgrading" from ALT jobs, what would be some viable work/career options in your opinion?
Ace Mcleod the best is to go into tech, like working at Google, Facebook, a Japanese tech company. Either as a software engineer or some other job in marketing, finance, operations, etc. I went through a recruitment agency like mentioned in the video. A lot of people also actually become recruiters for those agencies. If you spend the time to become fluent at Japanese, you can join any company, maybe a travel company or a startup or somewhere that needs bilingual people. It’ll take you 3 years of hard work to get fluent.
Hello I’m a certified welder, could I find a job in japan?.... I’m looking for one an I’m hopping to stay for awhile like 4-8 years or more, I as so work as a rig welder basically a independent contractor for welding but would I just a working visa passport?
I have a master's degree in civil engineering and I am approaching my late 20s, I currently work for a relatively large engineering firm in the US. Unfortunately, we don't have any offices in Japan. How difficult would it be to continue my profession in Japan? I don't want to throw away my education and my good salary here in the States, but I am exploring the possibilities of moving to Japan.
With your skill set you are a lot better off than people without skills who come to Japan and just teach English. You need to actively SEARCH for companies with contacts/offices/opportunities in Japan. Get in touch with recruitment agencies based in Tokyo (like aforementioned Robert Walters), and have them find you jobs related to your field. If you are seriously considering this, spend 30 hours not just researching its viability but actually go out and make contacts and go for it
@@ALBO Awesome! Thanks for the advice man. It's been a little intimidating making that move since I've lived my whole life in the US, but I will research what US companies have offices/projects in Japan. I'll definitely start networking and gaining more information on that.
..nice video,although i have some areas of concern. * Albo you're Canadian ( you look a bit Asian as well )so you don't require a visa to enter Japan right? / some folks from different countries find it difficult to enter Japan because of the visa. * JET Programme / Interac/ starting out as an English teacher / if i'm not mistaken most of these programs require applicants to have a degree right? what if you don't have a degree or if you're not a native English speaker? * Sammit entered Japan 'cause of the Working Holiday visa / some countries don't have that.. ..i wouldn't say it was easy for you guys but options were more open in your cases.. ..i'm planning to check out Japan in the future as well.. not just for sightseeing but for the long run..hopefully.. ..more videos of "Bosozoku cars, Kanjozoku ,Itasha cars (would be nice if you can feature models in cosplay as well)..thanks,nice katana and kodachi by the way..
Albo, I'm getting a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with the hope, I could somehow work in the Auto Industry (Or get to work at Japan at least), do you know if this is a good way to get a job, and If I could start this at my home country, without going as an English teacher?
I'm going through college and working on getting my bachelors in software development. Would I still need to apply through the jet program? Or is there a way I can apply for work in the IT field in Japan? I've read that some jobs in the IT field don't require you to know Japanese but I've started learning it as I'm sure it would help out a lot. I really would like to learn the language anyways.
I heard it's worth getting a Bachelor's Degree before moving to japan. Would you recommend taking a few extra years to complete one before moving there? Thanks!
Q1: How can I teach English permanently in Japan? Q2: If I applied for JET and want to teach English permanently in Japan, Is there something I have to do after my contract expires in JET like apply for another agency? I'm going to enter college soon and I'm learning Japanese in case if it's not possible and take Computer Programming as course in college. And if is possible what course should I take? Also, thanks for this video.
It's because I want to live in Japan, I need a job that is a good fit for me. That's why I choose to be an English Teacher, I mean I can go for Computer Programming as a job but I feel that I'm losing passion in programming for how stressful it is. Also, I do plan to work abroad for a long time and I choose Japan because I'm interested at their culture and etc.
If after coming to Japan and teaching English for a few years you discover you really love it, you can always find another English teaching job. But you won’t make very much money. Keep studying programming and get good at it so you can make more money that way, it’s a super in demand skill set. You have a lot of time, keep working hard for several years to make your future better. If it’s hard, good - don’t be a bitch about it. Put in the work
Thanks for the advice Albo, I'm currently in Senior High School that has a Programming as a major. I'm planning to get dual degree in college both in Teaching English and Programming, just in case I like either one of them in the near future.
hey Albo, I'm at a point in my life where I'm not sure what to do next. I'll have a BA in English (I was halfway through this degree and took a break from college to work) by the time I'm 28. I do have some experience tutoring high school, but I've heard there's discrimination toward "older" TEFL teachers in Japan. is this true? I'm Asian-American and look like I'm 21-22 (currently 26) if that helps any. also, how do you feel about the longetivity of TEFL? do people often make life careers out of it? do they struggle when they return to their home countries? thanks.
Also I would say, if you find you really love living in Japan and teaching English, you will likely need a masters to find more permanent work at a high school or university. Most people I’ve met who are here long term and are successful opened up their own English schools. You don’t want to be an ALT or eikaiwa employee forever.
Hey Albo, I’m from the United States and I was wondering if i should keep pursuing a career in the automotive world as a mechanic of some sorts if I want to live in japan or is that type field hard to work in there. I am learning Japanese but am just wondering if it’s worth a try or I should consider another route. Thanks -Braxton
Look up Power Vehicles and get into contact with them. You can always teach English on the side to make a living while learning Japanese to break into the automotive industry. It’ll be hard, but it all depends how much you want it.
Haha I begged Power Vehicles to let me come live and work out there at Ebisu like 9 years ago. Seem like cool people, wish it would have worked out. I wonder how they're doing now.
Hope you guys all love this!! Thanks for having me Albo!
oh wtf thats you in the video?
Hey Sam! You said you work in the TV industry? I'm know how to handle audio and a few things on lighting and he technical side of it. Would you say that's a somewhat profitable job to come to Japan to do for a few months to a year or so? Talk on IG (justa_carguy) :D
RAS_slim totally something in demand. But you will need to learn Japanese to make it easier to find a full time job.
I have started learning😁😁
i have been thinking about japan as an option for me, as an automotive technician(with most of my experience in Japanese vehicles) and JDM car enthusiast i really like the culture, i found your channel and made me consider it again but i have no idea about what paperwork is required for living/working there, where could i find information about this?, would be cool if you did another video and talk about how much it cost to live there, good places to look for, etc
Awesome vid! Never would have thought modeling.
Idea: going off the culture shock point you guys made, I'd totally be down for a "top 5 downsides to living in Japan" video!
Thanks for the suggestion! It is definitely on the list
I've always wanted to do a Japan racing trip. Hit up Tsukuba, Suzuka, Ebisu, all the street spots, etc...
Ellis Jackson I would hit the C1, New Ring Road, and the Wangan :)
@@CamApex9 hey...I've played Tokyo Xtreme Racer...so you already know
Japan has been a dream for me since i was a little girl. i still have many years to go but this video is really helpful. thank you!
Really appreciate the info mind elevation and unification thru awareness some people dont realize the gems that are dropped daily in their lives and this is one of them thank you.
albo you are my new favorite youtuber you are very mature CD not like some car yt channel i enjoy your videos and learn alot from yoyr videos very helpful. keep it up im lovin it!
MAAAAN I’M SO GLAD U SHOWD THIS CONTENT I REEEEALLY WANNA WORK IN JAPAN
I love this video! I think I'd love to live in Japan for a while (for now I've even learned hiragana and katakana lol) but I've got a life I can't leave behind so it's more like a never-going-to-happen-dream for me... But no one said I can't go there for a longer trip :D Great job with this channel btw.
When I get my Bachelor’s degree next year, I’m gonna come to Japan!! But still, I would say being able to speak some japanese definitely helps! Nice video!! Keep it up Albo!😁 100k is coming closer and closer!!!Also, sammit got himself a new subscriber!😄
I really like you man, you actually read the comments
It'd be a cool video to see you guys do a track day over there in Japan.
Screw Akiba, Sensouji temple, Blossom trees sight, Mt. Fuji. I'll just visit Ebisu, Suzuka, Motegi, Fuji Speedway, every touge course (Mt. Haruna, Akagi, Irohazaka, etc.)
Doesn't mean i hate that place. I will visit Akiba, Sensouji temple, etc. But i think that place is many normies/otaku know what is that
Im so happy for this type of video cuz it’s so informative and helps a lot of ppl who wonder how to manage and survive over there. :3 💖
Just FYI: For Method # 5 Military- there is 100% no guarantee that you will be stationed in Japan. The criteria for where you will be stationed will be dependent on what job you have.
And that will differ with each branch.
Along with that, once you are stationed here, “as of right now”you will have to abide by a curfew and a liberty policy that can change at any moment if someone commits a crime.
Or if your installation commander deems it necessary to lock you down on the base.
This is obviously worst case scenario but in my 4 years in Japan we’ve been on maybe 2 lockdowns and through a few curfew changes.
I just wanted to drop this comment to inform some people who may actually consider #5 their best option. There is a lot of luck involved in ending up in Japan.
Great video, and thanks for all the other information.
I'm trying the US DoD contractor route. I'm currently in Germany as a US DoD contractor. Depending on contract, they'll pay for your flight there, housing while there, and you get US prices for gas when on a base. Not many of the Japanese contracts will pay for housing shipment. Just gonna have to buy new stuff while there, which you'd want to do anyways, since houses/apts are small. Also, don't pay Japanese taxes and don't pay US taxes.
Certain fields are hard to get, like system administrator. Lots of contractors want to go there, so lots of competition in my field, which sucks.
Love you guys are doing this..... That's what up...
Japan is just a dream for me but I may end up there on vacation next year. Would be crazy to run into you guys
LOVE your channel. Keep the videos coming super cool
Thank you for posting this gentleman! You guys are the best! like and sub!
I am always looking forward to your videos. I support you from Japan! !
ありがとうございます！
What does that mean in japan?
I am currently doing a pre apprenticeship Automotive course at the local polytech this year and I am going to do an apprenticeship which is 4 years at a dealership like Ford, holden, Nissan, BMW ect. Then once I finish that I will be a fully qualified mechanic and then that means I can go and work at any dealership in the world so I'll move to Japan and get a job at a dealership in Japan so that's my plan
Wow thank you guys for this I've been looking to go to Japan I'm from LA and I do film so I think next year I'm gonna take the trip and hopefully get in the jet program if I love it which I think I will
Goodluck man, apply now! The application period ends on October or November
Enlist in the US military to live in japan
US military: thanks for enlisting where would you like to be stationed
People: japan!
US military: Iraq it is!
Works the other way, too. I chose a bunch of ships and got sent to Okinawa instead lol
Hey I’m planning on going to TAS 19 and looking to link up with some fellow RUclipsrs in the area to get into some of the auto scene while I’m there. I’ll be heading over from Okinawa for about a week. Would love to meet up 🤙🏻
Capt Two6 did you guys ever meet up love your videos man you’re living the dream
Hey I’ll be honest I’m new but I subbed and I really like ur content bro it’s a good vibe keep it up bro
Thank you very much for all that information 🙏🏼 Really helpfull.
Short story: Become a english teacher.
Awesome video really good information 🤙🏾🤙🏾 I’ll look it to it
It's an idea I've been wanting to make a reality, I run my own construction business and I've always wondered what steps I'd have to take to pretty much start in that field in that part of the world
Years ago when I was building my da integra I would buy alot of my parts from a guy off ebay stationed in the military in Japan
holy Shet 2 of my favourite Japan youtubers. Oh SHİT Combo!!!
Just discovered this channel today, binge watched about 30 videos lol,
-Will, age 14 from da UK 🇬🇧👍🏼
Watch them all again fam
DriftHunterAlbo lol 😂
Awesome video needed that information..thank you.
Congrats on 80,000 subs☺
Idk if I’ll be a good English teacher but I was planning to learn some Japanese beforehand and try to work for a car company like Toyota .
Great video guys, really appreciate the first hand knowledge from two perspectives. I'm trying to move to Japan from Wales as I'm a 21 year old fully qualified heavy Vehicle technician. Sadly there are minimal jobs I've found online through agencies in need of my skills in Japan as there are already tons of engineers there. I've seriously considered applying for the Jet program for the 2019/2020 application process as it's a foot in the door, and as I've been to Japan four years in a row now I'd like to say I have a rough understanding of the country 😊
As always. A very helpful and fun video to watch :D. Keep up the great Works bro!
Thanks man!
Sams in the house!
Great video!
I know i’m late but how does this video got only 26k views, this is a very good video for someone who wants to live in japan
I love your work!
I've been living in Japan for 10 months now and I just wish I meet people like you. It's taking way too long to learn the language and I am starting to lose patience.
i have been thinking about japan as an option for me, as an automotive technician(with most of my experience in japanese vehicles) and JDM car enthusiast i really like the culture, i found your channel and made me consider it again but i have no idea about what paperwork is required for living/working there, where could i find information about this?, would be cool if you did another video and talk about how much it cost to live there, good places to look for, etc
Still waiting on my COE with a couple weeks left on my stay...
How can you teach English if you don’t know Japanese
Many foreign language schools prefer teachers not speak the native language. It forces immersion.
It's usually for more advanced students that already have working knowledge of English but want to improve pronunciation to a more native-like level and also improve conversational skills. Kind of like in martial arts you learn punches and kicks, then you spar to learn to apply them, the foreign English teachers are kind of like a sparring partner for language, if that makes sense.
Ah yes, the Australian government and japan government are really close and are kind of friends, the R32 killed the Australian Motorsport.
Hey man great content!! I have been following your channel for some time now and I am definitely enjoying the passion your showing for the JDM car culture. I love cars and I have always dreamed about owning a R34 skyline GTR. Any tips on how I can import a GTR R34 here in California? Planning on visiting Japan soon!
Wait 6 more years and move out of California in the meantime, it probably won't pass emissions haha. Show & display cars are easier to bring in but they have to be the rare, for example the midnight purple ones.
As someone who has never even tried teaching before, does the JET programe help you come up with lesson or do they just leave you to come up with them on your own? Also what kind of job could someone with a criminal justice/sociology degree get in Japan besides teaching English?
I really want to buy a shirt from the store any chance on expanding the sizes I need a 3xl, love the content by the way
I'll be stationed in Yokota for my first duty base as an airman!
Hopefully in a few years I could take a trip to Japan to visit the Giant Gundam, the touges, some towns, and race on the C1/New Ring Road/Wangan :)
Cam Gullickson Giant gundam in odaiba is overrated sure its cool but theres nothing special about it.
Hey Albo, do you think it'd be realistic for a group of enthusiasts to get together to try to share a place to stay and save some money then focus on driving for a short term stay? It feels like there is a lot of auto tourism from western and eu countries. The idea being likely to export whatever you buy to drive or even flip it to another tourist before you leave. I've wanted to get into exporting cars to Canada to make myself a 'job' there... but obviously that would take more money.
You guys are fantastic! Hats off;)) 2U
I've just started to learn Japanese, and I have an interest in working in Japan as well. The two options that I was looking at was to either be an English teacher through the JET program like you listed, and the other one was to work as an Interpreter (English to Japanese) for a major company. What kind of Bachelor's Degree should I get if I wanted to get either type of job, or other jobs like those two? Overall, what would you recommend?
for a bachelor's degree, any is fine. To be an interpreter, you would probably want to become JLPT N2 to N1 level fluent in Japanese, so maybe a Japanese studies degree, with EXTREME amounts of study on your side.
A degree in International Studies or international business would be good too if your school doesn't have a Japanese Major. Maybe one of those with a Minor in Japanese? But yeah the proficiency test is a must. Good luck!
I've nearly finished my bachelor's degree in teaching and majoring in English and I.T so i'm hoping this will give me a major edge over the others that just got a certificate. p.s not doing it just to go to Japan lol I've always wanted to be a teacher :)
Awesome video
Im a certified tech in automotive. was wondering if becoming a mechanic in japan was a smart idea?
Am coming to Japan 💚💚
always wanted to go to japan still do but think I'll stick with being an engineer in the uk to make enough money to ship an fc to Akagi, he says worryingly
im a barber and chef I work on cars inside out and can teach English just worried about language barrier
I don't know why I haven't been subbed but I just did!
~Saman
Regarding automotive repair jobs in Japan, would it be possible to get a job working as an auto technician, specifically collision auto repair/autobody? That's another field that I'm looking at as I'm currently a Detailer and am looking at going into autobody repair.
Of course I would make sure to get a reasonable knowledge of the Japanese language down before going any further but would that be a possible route?
Do you ever meet anyone over there that want to come to America
Have been trying to move to Japan for some time now. Doesn't seem to be possible for a non native English speaker trying from abroad. Seems I will have to travel to Japan and look locally.
btw. If we come to Japan next year, is there a possibility for you to take us around to see the night car life?
I have right now only a Technical diplome on mechatronics and I am finding my first job, idk if this is enough for work in Japan
get first some expirience.japanese workers are high skilled and you need to make a difference.japan does truly japan first.
Being a hand model is like saying you have a face for radio 😂 Good on ya, that’s a cool way to get your foot in the door
Do they hire foreigners to work as automotive technicians in Japan? (Without a spouse visa)
When you guys where talking about military, would the us army be a good for trying to get to japan?
I would suggest the marine corpsif you want to get stationed in Japan. They have a base on Okinawa and one on the mainland in iwakuni or you can get stationed at the naval bases there.
I've heard a lot of horror stories about JET, but it can be good too. Sadly America has no working holiday option.
Most of the time, it is what you make of it.
@@ALBO Well one RUclipsr talks about how they sent her to a job in the middle of nowhere but also gave her no work to do, just sit in an office doing nothing all day. "make lesson plans" they said. But make them for what students?
That’s an outlier, the vast majority of situations are pretty typical
@@ALBO Right, I didn't mean to say it happens often. Just saying to keep in mind it isn't guaranteed to be perfectly amazing.
What if you are over 30? can you get a working holiday visa?
Had no idea you can only Jet for 5 years max.. is there anyway to extend that??
Nope, but also you don’t want to be an ALT lifer.
True. So basically ALT is good for the first few years and if you want to stay there you have to find another job. In terms of "upgrading" from ALT jobs, what would be some viable work/career options in your opinion?
Ace Mcleod the best is to go into tech, like working at Google, Facebook, a Japanese tech company. Either as a software engineer or some other job in marketing, finance, operations, etc. I went through a recruitment agency like mentioned in the video. A lot of people also actually become recruiters for those agencies. If you spend the time to become fluent at Japanese, you can join any company, maybe a travel company or a startup or somewhere that needs bilingual people. It’ll take you 3 years of hard work to get fluent.
Thanks for the advice man. I'll make sure to have okay Japanese by the time I get there. Might see you at the car meets one day.
Hello I’m a certified welder, could I find a job in japan?.... I’m looking for one an I’m hopping to stay for awhile like 4-8 years or more, I as so work as a rig welder basically a independent contractor for welding but would I just a working visa passport?
im really good at fixing cars, if i learn japanese can i fix cars in japan, or is there too high a demand for it
I have a master's degree in civil engineering and I am approaching my late 20s, I currently work for a relatively large engineering firm in the US. Unfortunately, we don't have any offices in Japan. How difficult would it be to continue my profession in Japan? I don't want to throw away my education and my good salary here in the States, but I am exploring the possibilities of moving to Japan.
With your skill set you are a lot better off than people without skills who come to Japan and just teach English. You need to actively SEARCH for companies with contacts/offices/opportunities in Japan. Get in touch with recruitment agencies based in Tokyo (like aforementioned Robert Walters), and have them find you jobs related to your field. If you are seriously considering this, spend 30 hours not just researching its viability but actually go out and make contacts and go for it
Read my other reply in the thread
@@ALBO Awesome! Thanks for the advice man. It's been a little intimidating making that move since I've lived my whole life in the US, but I will research what US companies have offices/projects in Japan. I'll definitely start networking and gaining more information on that.
Get a job at a company here in the US that is Japanese/has HQ in Japan.
Find a job with a company with offices in Japan
wait so what's your full-time job in japan? Its not teaching english anymore right?
I work at an American IT company
is the demand for IT in japan high enough to sponsor working visa from other counties?
Yes, very very high.
would you have to get a degree to become an english teacher in Japan?
Could u go as plumber? Without knowing japanese. Thx
Probably not
How to work in japan without a degree?
Whats your intro music?
..nice video,although i have some areas of concern.
* Albo you're Canadian ( you look a bit Asian as well )so you don't require a visa to enter Japan right? / some folks from different countries find it difficult to enter Japan because of the visa.
* JET Programme / Interac/ starting out as an English teacher / if i'm not mistaken most of these programs require applicants to have a degree right? what if you don't have a degree or if you're not a native English speaker?
* Sammit entered Japan 'cause of the Working Holiday visa / some countries don't have that..
..i wouldn't say it was easy for you guys but options were more open in your cases..
..i'm planning to check out Japan in the future as well.. not just for sightseeing but for the long run..hopefully..
..more videos of "Bosozoku cars, Kanjozoku ,Itasha cars (would be nice if you can feature models in cosplay as well)..thanks,nice katana and kodachi by the way..
Albo, I'm getting a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with the hope, I could somehow work in the Auto Industry (Or get to work at Japan at least), do you know if this is a good way to get a job, and If I could start this at my home country, without going as an English teacher?
I'm going through college and working on getting my bachelors in software development. Would I still need to apply through the jet program? Or is there a way I can apply for work in the IT field in Japan? I've read that some jobs in the IT field don't require you to know Japanese but I've started learning it as I'm sure it would help out a lot. I really would like to learn the language anyways.
Absolutely contact some tokyo based recruitment agencies like I mentioned in the video. They will speak to you in a English
any other way to get to japan without a college degree?
What passport do you hold?
Kinda the wrong place but quick question. How long would it take to get an order to the US from your store? @DriftHunterAlbo
About a week and a half!
DriftHunterAlbo Thanks, I just bought 2 shirts and a Jacket. Really happy with the free shipping too!
how do you get psychedelics in japan
That Australian dude said yep, yeah and mmm like 45 times each during the recruitment agency story...
I heard it's worth getting a Bachelor's Degree before moving to japan. Would you recommend taking a few extra years to complete one before moving there? Thanks!
Oh yes! I think if you dont have a bachelor's degree, its much harder to secure a visa. Definitely get your degree if you can
did you get your degree? what did you major in?
I’m not Albo but he has said he has a bachelors in accounting.
Hey I thought you stopped doing this channel
Hello drift fans, i'm pretty new to all this racing business, I have an old mazda Rx 7 sitting in garage, is that a good "drift car"?
Yeah its great for driftin, does she start??
@@sildv3121 Only when she wants to! Although it is very cold at the moment.
Q1: How can I teach English permanently in Japan?
Q2: If I applied for JET and want to teach English permanently in Japan, Is there something I have to do after my contract expires in JET like apply for another agency?
I'm going to enter college soon and I'm learning Japanese in case if it's not possible and take Computer Programming as course in college. And if is possible what course should I take? Also, thanks for this video.
Quick question why do you wanna teach English permanently in Japan
It's because I want to live in Japan, I need a job that is a good fit for me. That's why I choose to be an English Teacher, I mean I can go for Computer Programming as a job but I feel that I'm losing passion in programming for how stressful it is. Also, I do plan to work abroad for a long time and I choose Japan because I'm interested at their culture and etc.
If after coming to Japan and teaching English for a few years you discover you really love it, you can always find another English teaching job. But you won’t make very much money. Keep studying programming and get good at it so you can make more money that way, it’s a super in demand skill set. You have a lot of time, keep working hard for several years to make your future better. If it’s hard, good - don’t be a bitch about it. Put in the work
Thanks for the advice Albo, I'm currently in Senior High School that has a Programming as a major. I'm planning to get dual degree in college both in Teaching English and Programming, just in case I like either one of them in the near future.
Thank you for the video! I've got a question: Can I stay in Japan with my wife if I've found a job and she is not?
Yes, she can come as your dependent
@@ALBO Got it, thanks!
hey Albo, I'm at a point in my life where I'm not sure what to do next. I'll have a BA in English (I was halfway through this degree and took a break from college to work) by the time I'm 28. I do have some experience tutoring high school, but I've heard there's discrimination toward "older" TEFL teachers in Japan. is this true? I'm Asian-American and look like I'm 21-22 (currently 26) if that helps any. also, how do you feel about the longetivity of TEFL? do people often make life careers out of it? do they struggle when they return to their home countries? thanks.
100% just apply. Put forth as strong an application as you can and let the chips fall were they may.
Also I would say, if you find you really love living in Japan and teaching English, you will likely need a masters to find more permanent work at a high school or university. Most people I’ve met who are here long term and are successful opened up their own English schools. You don’t want to be an ALT or eikaiwa employee forever.
I see. thanks for the reply!
What if you European ? Like dutch ?
If I couldnt go to America,the next country definitely will be the Japan,just because of the car culture.
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Awesome video! Unfortunately IDK if modelling would work for me since I'm an Indian US citizen and asians don't really take kindly to us brown folk :/
they just envy the thicc booy that brown girls have ;)
Hey Albo, I’m from the United States and I was wondering if i should keep pursuing a career in the automotive world as a mechanic of some sorts if I want to live in japan or is that type field hard to work in there. I am learning Japanese but am just wondering if it’s worth a try or I should consider another route.
Thanks
-Braxton
Look up Power Vehicles and get into contact with them. You can always teach English on the side to make a living while learning Japanese to break into the automotive industry. It’ll be hard, but it all depends how much you want it.
DriftHunterAlbo Awesome thanks for getting back to me man appreciate it!
Haha I begged Power Vehicles to let me come live and work out there at Ebisu like 9 years ago. Seem like cool people, wish it would have worked out. I wonder how they're doing now.
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