My future in Japan
So these past few days I have been thinking long and hard about my future in Japan. Thank you all for your comments on my last article. I have sent my resume out to a few select English schools and met some very interesting people in the IT field. I was torn between doing IT or teaching but I've now realized I can combine the both.
So after a lot of thought I'm applying for jobs teaching kids. I think it would be an amazing experience and I hope once I'm settled into the job I can then bring in some of my IT experience and help in some way.
I'll continue to pursue my personal IT projects and stay in touch with the awesome IT crowd here in Tokyo. Maybe after my teaching contract has ended and if I'm looking for a change there might be something available for me.
There's a good chance I will enjoy teaching kids far too much to leave, but we'll see what happens. That is, if I can get a job!
David said on Thu 2009/01/29 21:20 JST:
Sounds like a good choice: stable income stream plus free time to work on your own stuff. Good luck!
yonasu said on Thu 2009/01/29 21:32 JST:
I think you'll have a great time and you'll definitely grow as a person. I hope you get the job!
Actually, since there's so many gaijin bloggers in Tokyo, you do have a great opportunity to start a business together. Everyone outside of Japan are still missing out on too many things ^^
xixi said on Fri 2009/01/30 01:06 JST:
Best of luck, Chris!!
Danielle said on Fri 2009/01/30 14:09 JST:
Go for it! Lots of luck!
Chris said on Fri 2009/01/30 17:19 JST:
Thanks for the well-wishes. I had an interview today, just have to see if I get called back for the second one.
Chris B said on Tue 2009/02/03 11:51 JST:
Teaching kids is the funnest thing to do besides sex and rollercoasters!! Elementary students are the best. Refreshingly honest and loads of energy!!
Jamaipanese said on Wed 2009/02/04 23:03 JST:
keep us updated!
Chris said on Thu 2009/02/05 09:26 JST:
I've written an update here: http://www.nihongonotes.com/2009/02/05/interviewing-for-kindergarten-english-teacher-in-japan/
