This video is outstandingly helpful! I'll explain why: - I'm going to Japan on a Working Holiday Visa - I don't have a university degree (work in progress) - Most advice says you *need* a degree - If you start to search/dig around, it becomes apparent that a degree isn't necessary - Most people giving advice seem to be Americans who don't know about the W.H.Visa - Tons of people who want to work/live in Japan without a degree go on the W.H.Visa (I love America, but to get *so* *much* advice with such a major factor missing is annoying and can be discouraging) - You actually talk about getting a job in Japan without a degree, which is in line with the idea of a Working Holiday Visa, for many I've done China and Indonesia, and I think Japan will be a fantastic experience if I can get a job. Thanks for this video -- very encouraging! :)
@@retrofb5264 Hey, i'm a bit late, but i hope i can still help you :) as far a i know you can get a working visa if you have 3 years of teaching experience, no degree requiered!
There are easy ways to get PR in Japan without even working a single day there, but they require a lot of money/steady income from home. 5:13 is really important to hear, because it's absolutely true. The only reason I can see Japan requiring any degree, regardless of whether it pertains to teaching or English, is that it shows you put in effort. JET is the worst company I've dealt with. They absolutely require you to have a degree, and many of us didn't go that route.
So, I want a job in Japan as a teacher. I want to live in Japan. I don't want to go teach on holiday. I've heard you can circumvent needing a degree if you can instead get three years of experience teaching in a foreign country. Does anyone know if this is true?
Thanks for the info Madpat this has been a question I needed clarified. When I asked around people told me that they had seen job offers go to people without a degree. That then confuses the issue because they would still not be eligible for the work visa even if they had the job offer. So there it is. You can come on the student visa only, or get a degree and gain full sponsorship, veracity reigns supreme.
I'm very glad to hear that a degree is not essential to teaching in Japan, so financially a work visa is out of the question for me. I do however speak and write fluent english and am a native english speaker and have been for the past 20 years. Would it be possibe for you to give some recommendations on sites or advice on how I would go about starting a job as an english teacher for someone in his early 20's. It can be in any English teaching environment, be it public schools or eikiawa's
Hi Dave: I looked down in the comments and I noticed that I had already written to you having seen this video before I came to Japan (and I’m embarrassed to say I saw tons of typos in my response). Well, why am I looking at this video again? Because I have been here 4+ years, and I’m having a really hard time. looking at my dates however you might say I deserve it. Do I have 25 years ESL experience from the United States Korea and here in Japan, since Covid I’m getting almost nothing but turn down letters in my job search I don’t have a degree, and I don’t speak much Japanese - which used to be a passion, but which has given way to other interests in me which have exploded; my hard time has also made it very uninteresting to study Japanese. I have a nice landlord and a cozy little place in Itabashi, Tokyo, and though it needs a lot of work it’s quite affordable - and I’m not ready to leave. Aside from learning Japanese, what would you say I could do in the short term. I have a skeleton crew of about four students all of who pay for many lessons in advance, so I wind up living a life of austerity. I’m usually an outgoing guy, but since coming to Japan I’ve become very shy-so handing out my business card or flyers is difficult. Finally, I’m on my second designated activities visa - and you know you only get two of them. I have turned down some jobs one at Nova, one at a home school that was far away, but that’s about it - and many schools do not want to sponsor, if you don’t already have a work visa. I don’t know what to do anymore, and I don’t really want to go home - I’m sort of too old for that, and my parents don’t have the space for me; what would you do in my shoes. I’m sorry for the long appeal, and I’m very interested in what you would have to say. Thanks so much for reading. Stay safe. Cheers, Carl
I think the issue with having a degree is more so that the japanese government require that you have a degree to obtain a work visa. So unfortunately, most schools ask that you have a degree so that they can support you in terms of a work visa.
Thank you for making this video Dave. It's refreshing to know that I have a chance to pursue a desire of mine and live in Japan. I didn't hear you address if income would be enough to renew my visa (tuition). I understand that incomes vary between jobs, but tuition will be about $8,000 annually. Combining that and cost of living, do you feel that I can make enough if I am smart with my finances? Thanks again Dave!
Dave have you ever made a video about English teachers with Tattoos? I have Tattoos that I can cover up with long sleeves. I have a degree and I hope to teach in Japan soon. But my Tattoos do concern me.
They might not judge you, but they do view them as disrespectful to their parents. Tattoos were also used as permanent negative branding as punishments, and they also can be linked to organised crime there. Good luck!
dear Dave, i don"t have a BA but have an Associate and a bunch of other diplomas and a TOFEL AND 8 years of experience in teaching , do you recommend a particular high school or other places i can work with adults? because this is my forte
Hey P, so here`s the breakdown. Without a degree you cannot teach in the public system. That said if you have a TESOL/TOFEL you can still potentially find work in the private / eikaiwa sector. The stepping stone I usually recommend is peppy kids club. They are know for hiring people that I am sure do not have degrees.
How about if your primary language is not English but you went to school in an EN speaking country and got a degree from a university, would that still qualify for you to look a job or do they only want native speakers of a language?
So, I don't have TESOL or TEFL certification. I also don't have a degree. I have no experience teaching in a foreign country, or teaching whatsoever. I speak a LITTLE Japanese from a year of lessons. Would I be eligible to teach in Japan? I'm sorry, I'm just having a hard time understanding the video. I really just need a simple yes or no answer.
It is my dream to move to Japan for a year. My husband and I only have a college certificate. Do you think we could get jobs teaching English? We have an 8 and 13 year old. I would love to go in two years time. Any advice?
By college certificate do you mean a college degree? If so, yes. If you don't have a degree you can teach in an Eikaiwa but that you would only want to do as an entry level position and move on to something better. Peppy kids club is a basic let anyone in sort of company that could get your foot in the door. The kids will add to the sort of upkeep in life you need to handle but could be done. I worry for them it would be tough at school unless they find international. But they could accomplish learning the language much as it would be tough for them.
What if I grew up speaking no English at all? what I mean is I'm not a native speaker and yeah, okay, a couple years ago I couldn't speak a goddamn thing in English, but now I'm fluent and still I think most potential employers/schools in Japan will see that as a big issue, am I right? I currently self-study Japanese and before going there I hope to know it on some reasonable level (reading/writing + basic communication). Anyone in a similar situation? Or do you know someone who was in a similar situation and made it in Japan? I'd be grateful for some advice
+Fallen Grace Definitely I know some non -native speakers doing it. It narrows your options but I would start by looking at something like 'peppy kids club' if you have a strong passion for it. They hire without native ability and can be a stepping stone for other opportunities.
That's great Carl. Thanks for the kind words. You may as well find this video interesting. I made it after making a video in which I said teaching in Japan is not a career. Given some more time and experience I realized that was entirely untrue. Haha of course the video with the more negative title as about four times the views. Oh humans. ruclips.net/video/Tl1AjTdprmk/видео.html
+DaveTrippin Thanks. You are--if ya don't mind my saying (apparently)-- a bit like myself. I respond to most folks almost immediately, and I am so very positive. I also say (no joke); "Chow for now." Thanks for the link. I am going to study Japanese a lot harder, now. And save my tutoring money from students and my other gig--for coming to Japan. Although Fukuoka is nice (I like that it has all the charm of Japan, a sem-tropical environment, and fewer peeps), Osaka may be for me. Capsule hotels and rent are cheaper there, and I like doing stand up comedy and voice work. Say, Dave, have you known anyone to take flying lessons in Japan? That's down the road, but a serious goal. Thanks for the great videos. I hope you get out and enjoy the country, too. I will link this channel on mine and on my site. It would be nice if you could live on this, eh (do ya, already?)! Carl
I do not know anyone who does flying lessons in Japan as fascinating as that would be. I am absolutely trying to make a living of it. That is my ambition and lifework right now, although currently it is extremely developmental. I also started a patreon account and people have been helping there which is wonderful. I probably make between 100-150$ CAN from my work on the channel and about 220$ American on the patreon. It helps and I treat it like the snowball it is. If I keep improving I'm sure I'll reach a broader audience and more people will enjoy what I do. Thank you so much for linking my channel. I firmly believe ever person I can reach and impact in a positive way will help me reach my goal. Word of mouth these days is more powerful than it has ever been.
well..you dont have a degree ..its ok .,a lots school here hiring who dont have a degree.. come to china.we cand help you find a job ..no busshit.. its reall.... email ..for sure help you up
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This video is outstandingly helpful! I'll explain why:
- I'm going to Japan on a Working Holiday Visa
- I don't have a university degree (work in progress)
- Most advice says you *need* a degree
- If you start to search/dig around, it becomes apparent that a degree isn't necessary
- Most people giving advice seem to be Americans who don't know about the W.H.Visa
- Tons of people who want to work/live in Japan without a degree go on the W.H.Visa (I love America, but to get *so* *much* advice with such a major factor missing is annoying and can be discouraging)
- You actually talk about getting a job in Japan without a degree, which is in line with the idea of a Working Holiday Visa, for many
I've done China and Indonesia, and I think Japan will be a fantastic experience if I can get a job. Thanks for this video -- very encouraging! :)
Jean Pierre I know it's been 3 years since you made this comment, but did you ever try to go to Japan? And how did it work out,
@@Tadeusz604pipe dream lol😅
This gave me so much insight. Thank you so much.
But will I still be eligible to obtain a work visa even though I don’t have a degree?
@@retrofb5264 Hey, i'm a bit late, but i hope i can still help you :)
as far a i know you can get a working visa if you have 3 years of teaching experience, no degree requiered!
There are easy ways to get PR in Japan without even working a single day there, but they require a lot of money/steady income from home.
5:13 is really important to hear, because it's absolutely true. The only reason I can see Japan requiring any degree, regardless of whether it pertains to teaching or English, is that it shows you put in effort.
JET is the worst company I've dealt with. They absolutely require you to have a degree, and many of us didn't go that route.
So, I want a job in Japan as a teacher. I want to live in Japan. I don't want to go teach on holiday. I've heard you can circumvent needing a degree if you can instead get three years of experience teaching in a foreign country. Does anyone know if this is true?
Thanks for the info Madpat this has been a question I needed clarified. When I asked around people told me that they had seen job offers go to people without a degree. That then confuses the issue because they would still not be eligible for the work visa even if they had the job offer. So there it is. You can come on the student visa only, or get a degree and gain full sponsorship, veracity reigns supreme.
So it's impossible to live in Japan without a bachelor degree then?
I'm very glad to hear that a degree is not essential to teaching in Japan, so financially a work visa is out of the question for me. I do however speak and write fluent english and am a native english speaker and have been for the past 20 years. Would it be possibe for you to give some recommendations on sites or advice on how I would go about starting a job as an english teacher for someone in his early 20's. It can be in any English teaching environment, be it public schools or eikiawa's
Hi Dave: I looked down in the comments and I noticed that I had already written to you having seen this video before I came to Japan (and I’m embarrassed to say I saw tons of typos in my response). Well, why am I looking at this video again? Because I have been here 4+ years, and I’m having a really hard time. looking at my dates however you might say I deserve it. Do I have 25 years ESL experience from the United States Korea and here in Japan, since Covid I’m getting almost nothing but turn down letters in my job search I don’t have a degree, and I don’t speak much Japanese - which used to be a passion, but which has given way to other interests in me which have exploded; my hard time has also made it very uninteresting to study Japanese. I have a nice landlord and a cozy little place in Itabashi, Tokyo, and though it needs a lot of work it’s quite affordable - and I’m not ready to leave. Aside from learning Japanese, what would you say I could do in the short term. I have a skeleton crew of about four students all of who pay for many lessons in advance, so I wind up living a life of austerity. I’m usually an outgoing guy, but since coming to Japan I’ve become very shy-so handing out my business card or flyers is difficult.
Finally, I’m on my second designated activities visa - and you know you only get two of them. I have turned down some jobs one at Nova, one at a home school that was far away, but that’s about it - and many schools do not want to sponsor, if you don’t already have a work visa. I don’t know what to do anymore, and I don’t really want to go home - I’m sort of too old for that, and my parents don’t have the space for me; what would you do in my shoes. I’m sorry for the long appeal, and I’m very interested in what you would have to say.
Thanks so much for reading. Stay safe.
Cheers,
Carl
I think the issue with having a degree is more so that the japanese government require that you have a degree to obtain a work visa. So unfortunately, most schools ask that you have a degree so that they can support you in terms of a work visa.
Good info glad to have that cleared up, thank you.
Thank you for making this video Dave. It's refreshing to know that I have a chance to pursue a desire of mine and live in Japan. I didn't hear you address if income would be enough to renew my visa (tuition). I understand that incomes vary between jobs, but tuition will be about $8,000 annually. Combining that and cost of living, do you feel that I can make enough if I am smart with my finances? Thanks again Dave!
I still have not seen anyone talking about teaching private lessons to students that you find yourself. Of course, most of this is "under the table".
Dave have you ever made a video about English teachers with Tattoos? I have Tattoos that I can cover up with long sleeves. I have a degree and I hope to teach in Japan soon. But my Tattoos do concern me.
They might not judge you, but they do view them as disrespectful to their parents. Tattoos were also used as permanent negative branding as punishments, and they also can be linked to organised crime there. Good luck!
Great video! Thank you
dear Dave, i don"t have a BA but have an Associate and a bunch of other diplomas and a TOFEL AND 8 years of experience in teaching , do you recommend a particular high school or other places i can work with adults? because this is my forte
Hey P, so here`s the breakdown. Without a degree you cannot teach in the public system. That said if you have a TESOL/TOFEL you can still potentially find work in the private / eikaiwa sector. The stepping stone I usually recommend is peppy kids club. They are know for hiring people that I am sure do not have degrees.
How about if your primary language is not English but you went to school in an EN speaking country and got a degree from a university, would that still qualify for you to look a job or do they only want native speakers of a language?
+Piche Traful If you've studied for 12 years in an English speaking institution that qualifies you as a native speaker.
Is it possible to get lifetime government jobs by a foreigners in Japan ?.
So, I don't have TESOL or TEFL certification. I also don't have a degree. I have no experience teaching in a foreign country, or teaching whatsoever. I speak a LITTLE Japanese from a year of lessons. Would I be eligible to teach in Japan? I'm sorry, I'm just having a hard time understanding the video. I really just need a simple yes or no answer.
Yes
@@DaveTrippin lol
Here's my question i have a diploma in technical work and i also studied in English medium school . so can i get through companies.
It is my dream to move to Japan for a year. My husband and I only have a college certificate. Do you think we could get jobs teaching English? We have an 8 and 13 year old. I would love to go in two years time. Any advice?
By college certificate do you mean a college degree? If so, yes. If you don't have a degree you can teach in an Eikaiwa but that you would only want to do as an entry level position and move on to something better. Peppy kids club is a basic let anyone in sort of company that could get your foot in the door. The kids will add to the sort of upkeep in life you need to handle but could be done. I worry for them it would be tough at school unless they find international. But they could accomplish learning the language much as it would be tough for them.
What if I grew up speaking no English at all? what I mean is I'm not a native speaker and yeah, okay, a couple years ago I couldn't speak a goddamn thing in English, but now I'm fluent and still I think most potential employers/schools in Japan will see that as a big issue, am I right? I currently self-study Japanese and before going there I hope to know it on some reasonable level (reading/writing + basic communication). Anyone in a similar situation? Or do you know someone who was in a similar situation and made it in Japan? I'd be grateful for some advice
+Fallen Grace Definitely I know some non -native speakers doing it. It narrows your options but I would start by looking at something like 'peppy kids club' if you have a strong passion for it. They hire without native ability and can be a stepping stone for other opportunities.
In this case I would hope the native speakers would be put ahead of the non-native speakers, both with or without degrees.
wow. well said thank you
+jonathan tea Thanks Jonathan so glad to hear it was useful.
This is very inspiring, Dave. Thank you. すごいだね！ I sent you an email.
That's great Carl. Thanks for the kind words. You may as well find this video interesting. I made it after making a video in which I said teaching in Japan is not a career. Given some more time and experience I realized that was entirely untrue. Haha of course the video with the more negative title as about four times the views. Oh humans.
ruclips.net/video/Tl1AjTdprmk/видео.html
+DaveTrippin
Thanks. You are--if ya don't mind my saying (apparently)-- a bit like myself. I respond to most folks almost immediately, and I am so very positive. I also say (no joke); "Chow for now."
Thanks for the link. I am going to study Japanese a lot harder, now. And save my tutoring money from students and my other gig--for coming to Japan.
Although Fukuoka is nice (I like that it has all the charm of Japan, a sem-tropical environment, and fewer peeps), Osaka may be for me. Capsule hotels and rent are cheaper there, and I like doing stand up comedy and voice work.
Say, Dave, have you known anyone to take flying lessons in Japan? That's down the road, but a serious goal.
Thanks for the great videos. I hope you get out and enjoy the country, too. I will link this channel on mine and on my site. It would be nice if you could live on this, eh (do ya, already?)!
Carl
+DaveTrippin
I was drinking a Tsing Tao when I wrote the last reply. Pardon the wacky spelling.
I do not know anyone who does flying lessons in Japan as fascinating as that would be. I am absolutely trying to make a living of it. That is my ambition and lifework right now, although currently it is extremely developmental. I also started a patreon account and people have been helping there which is wonderful. I probably make between 100-150$ CAN from my work on the channel and about 220$ American on the patreon. It helps and I treat it like the snowball it is. If I keep improving I'm sure I'll reach a broader audience and more people will enjoy what I do. Thank you so much for linking my channel. I firmly believe ever person I can reach and impact in a positive way will help me reach my goal. Word of mouth these days is more powerful than it has ever been.
+DaveTrippin
Right on, bro. I reposted this vid on FB and will link your channel when I get home. my site needs an overall; it's too "English."
yah the point is will be working illegally though cause you need a working visa and you cant get one without a degree
well..you dont have a degree ..its ok .,a lots school here hiring who dont have a degree.. come to china.we cand help you find a job ..no busshit.. its reall.... email ..for sure help you up
you dont even know what an eikawa is... and youre giving advice on working as an english teacher in japan?