Hello, being new on this forum and site i have some questions. Of course all have something to do with living in Japan ~going to Japan. As i consider this i would like to know something more about the following stuff. Experiences are appreciated!
How to start: when you decided to go
>> How did you find your job. Did you follow extra courses to get the desired job? What sorta jobs are available besides being an English teacher. (I ask this because it would influence any future studying)
>> How easy/hard is it to find a job?
>> How did you search for accommodation
>> English teacher: what if the English language is not the native language? And what about other languages besides English?
Financial:
>> Living in Japan is expensive~from what i heard. Earlier experiences there do tell me that accommodation is expensive and getting around. What did you do in the beginning to get accommodation? What about finding a house/renting an apartment? Would you consider this the most difficult step?
>> Social health care. How is this topic towards foreigners? What about pension?
Language:
>> I am now learning the Japanese language. I can get around quite well and my Japanese improves VERY quickly when using it active. Is this important in the procedure of getting a job/house/... in Japan?
Last but not least:
EXPERIENCES! I would love to hear how people start from scratch(or not?) in Japan. I have been there for a month, got to know Japanese people, have been to a Japanese school that teaches English to kids etc etc. I enjoyed this a lot!
I know this post is long, but i think this will also be very useful to others as this gives some sorta overview.
Thanks!