I’m 32 and will be applying for MBA program this year to make a career change. Your video gave me courage to face the difficulties ahead and I’m thankful to know that I’m not too old to pursue my abroad-study dream.
Hello, I'm 48 years old with a BA degree working in accounting and human resources for 20 years. I'm in the midst of a career change taking nursing courses. Would a traveling nurse with a BSN be able to work in Japan? How do Japanese feel about older foreigners moving to Japan? I would love to live and work in rural Japan.
Hey there, glad I found your video. I'm about to turn 39 in two weeks and I've been running a business in China for many years now. So far I've found people that are helping me get into a Japanese language school, and even though it feels a little tough learning Japanese at this age (I can read, write and speak Chinese fluently so kanji isn't a headache) I'm very positive about moving there next year and hopefully being able to start a business there, once I finish my studies. Thanks for the info and the encouragement.
I’m actually going to Japan at 29 to studying Japanese, I have a fairly good resume in Tech and have gotten offers but of course poor Japanese limits me. Thank you for the motivation hopefully everything will play out.
Thank you so much for this video. I’d like to follow my dream of Japan but I’m always overthinking about my ages. I’m a mid 40s single woman. I want to know Japanese better as I tried many times in my country but I still cannot meet what I want to have. I’m also interested in MBA (English Program) in Japan and I just came across your video about MBA programs so it ignites my inspiration to try GMAT because I want to go to Hitotsubashi. I will try my best but I knew it’s not that easy as my full-time job is very busy at this time. Hopefully, I could go to Japan next year. PS. I liked your stories about your younger brother and grandma. They quite gave me a new aspect on age.
My husband just got out of the military and will be using his GI bill there starting this summer! (If the borders stay open lol) He got his visa today and hopefully it will be quick to get my dependent visa so I can head over shortly after! We are both 33 :)
Great video! I really love Japan and am fortunate to have spent 5 years there while serving in the military. I would love to move back as an English teached but will have to commit to 20 years of service for a pension. Fortunately I'm more than halfway there and will have more financial freedom.. but I'll be 38 by then. I'll still apply though and hope for the best!
I’m sure those five years were life changing, 38 is still young and with the financial stability of a pension you’ll be in a great position. Thank you for your service and best of luck on your Japan Dream!
Thanks for giving me hope :) We want to move when our daughter finishes high school. I can hopefully teach English with my degree. We just love the country and culture.
Thanks for sharing this. Not only does it apply to Japan but life as a whole. We have fallen to trap of believing that once you have settled into a career, that's it, but in reality, we change and develop every single day, so our values and things we naturally desire would also change. I've been stuck on the loop recently thinking about Japan, studying, career, finding a partner and I'm 25, but even if we allow urgency to drive us towards our dream, it's also a nice reminder to be patient and just work towards your dreams diligently. Thanks for this, certainly has encouraged me to consider the JET Programme now! :)
Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom, Josh. I completely agree, life is long and there are many chapters yet to be written as we continue to evolve and grow. Best of luck on your Japan journey!
Glad to have found this channel. Hoping to teach for 1-3 years and learn the language and eventually try to get a design job like Uniqlo and use my design skills. In my mid 30s. Hope to learn more from you.
Thanks for making this video. I'm currently in the finance industry (VC to be exact) and hope that with a couple of years experience will be able to make a break through into Japan.
Wow nice. I want to get a masters in music in Japan. I'm 32 with B.A and in the JET program. I heard I was too old to get my masters so I am worried about being judged
Thanks for this video! I’m 28 and graduating this year with my associates degree. Since I’m going to school part time because I work full time, I’ll be around 32 when I graduate with my BA. I plan on applying for the JET program once I graduate! I felt discouraged for awhile because of my age and still kind of do.. but it’s my dream and I don’t want to stop chasing it! :) I didn’t discover what I wanted to do with my life until about 3 years ago, and that’s when I started going back to school :) everything happens for a reason.
Thanks for the video, I'm 24 years old, I'm in my second year of university for a IT engineering and I'm learning Japanese at the same time ,i always think for myself do i ever get a job in japan if im in early or mid 30s !? sometimes i was sooo depressed about this ,but your video gives me hope
This is reassuring to hear thank you. Perhaps another way of asking this question especially from my personal perspective would be: How would a person in their 40s find the experience of assimilating into Japanese life? (If they have 2,000 hours Japanese study and come to setup a business)
Thanks for this video! I was all set to move abroad when Covid hit! I’ve found a job that pays double Eikaiwa salary and have chosen to stay Stateside to become debt free in two year while covid passes. This way the low starting salary won’t be much of an issue with no other expenses. Thanks for the inspiration!
Reducing debt is huge, well done. As you have explained, with less debt or no debt we become free to explore our hearts’ desire. Listen to your heart and best of luck on your Japan journey!
Thank you for making this video. I live in Scotland, I am 34 and I just recently left a remote working job due to not enjoying it and for stressful and anxiety reasons. I am not really tied down to anything here as I am not married and have no kids, no mortgage etc. And for the first time in a long time I am really assessing my life in various ways and Japan has always been a strong interest of mine. I have been there twice for a vacation in 2016 and 2019 and for a time I had a dream to move there which I felt I crushed several years ago. I think I am different with some of your examples as I do not have a Bachelors degree so I am figuring out what options are for me to look into which could be a gateway to try and get into Japan. Maybe saving up money to get into a language school could be one or going back to college/university to earn a Bachelor's and try for the JET that you mentioned. That's still something I'm trying to figure out and research. I guess from what I have written above and given some background about my life, have you discovered anything that may point me into the right direction to look into that more based on my circumstances?
I believe the U.K. has a working holiday visa program with Japan, that may be one avenue to consider. Also, instead of a bachelors degree maybe researching to see if private Japanese language schools will accept only a TEFL certification. I’m wishing you the best as you navigate to your next life chapter.
I know someone exactly as you describe, came to JET in his late 30s and still lives and works at his school on a private contract. I have heard there is some ageism in University hires, but I dont know how prevalent that is.
Thank you Paul, I’m sure there is some ageism in Japan, as there is in most parts of the world, but I hope age doesn’t dissuade people from pursuing their career goals.
First step is to ask yourself an empowering question, how can I make my dream of living in Japan possible, even in my 60’s? Keep positive, flexible and open minded and don’t give up!
Thank you Maurice for your question, I found a blog post on this topic that you may find helpful: blog.gaijinpot.com/ask-james-can-get-job-japan-without-college-degree/
I only have a year working experience about to get my degree in international business I will be 25 years old when I finished my degree, is it better for me to go straight to Japan to enroll a Japanese language school to study and job hunt in Japan ?
Thank you for your question Kai, it’s difficult for me to give specific advice not fully knowing your situation. It’s important to row toward a future that excites you, even if it’s not fully fleshed out yet - your gut instinct will provide hints. You are doing the right thing by asking people like me these questions, keep seeking out people that you feel are doing something you could see yourself enjoying and ask for their council. At your school if you have any professors or mentors that you respect, pick their brains as well. Language school is one way to fluency, but there are other paths as well. For example you could get work in your home country and take online Japanese classes while you plan your next step. You’re on the right path, the community is rooting for you!
I’m 32 and will be applying for MBA program this year to make a career change. Your video gave me courage to face the difficulties ahead and I’m thankful to know that I’m not too old to pursue my abroad-study dream.
Hello, I'm 48 years old with a BA degree working in accounting and human resources for 20 years. I'm in the midst of a career change taking nursing courses. Would a traveling nurse with a BSN be able to work in Japan? How do Japanese feel about older foreigners moving to Japan? I would love to live and work in rural Japan.
Hey there, glad I found your video. I'm about to turn 39 in two weeks and I've been running a business in China for many years now. So far I've found people that are helping me get into a Japanese language school, and even though it feels a little tough learning Japanese at this age (I can read, write and speak Chinese fluently so kanji isn't a headache) I'm very positive about moving there next year and hopefully being able to start a business there, once I finish my studies.
Thanks for the info and the encouragement.
I’m actually going to Japan at 29 to studying Japanese, I have a fairly good resume in Tech and have gotten offers but of course poor Japanese limits me. Thank you for the motivation hopefully everything will play out.
Thank you so much for this video. I’d like to follow my dream of Japan but I’m always overthinking about my ages. I’m a mid 40s single woman. I want to know Japanese better as I tried many times in my country but I still cannot meet what I want to have. I’m also interested in MBA (English Program) in Japan and I just came across your video about MBA programs so it ignites my inspiration to try GMAT because I want to go to Hitotsubashi. I will try my best but I knew it’s not that easy as my full-time job is very busy at this time. Hopefully, I could go to Japan next year.
PS. I liked your stories about your younger brother and grandma. They quite gave me a new aspect on age.
My husband just got out of the military and will be using his GI bill there starting this summer! (If the borders stay open lol) He got his visa today and hopefully it will be quick to get my dependent visa so I can head over shortly after! We are both 33 :)
Great video! I really love Japan and am fortunate to have spent 5 years there while serving in the military. I would love to move back as an English teached but will have to commit to 20 years of service for a pension. Fortunately I'm more than halfway there and will have more financial freedom.. but I'll be 38 by then. I'll still apply though and hope for the best!
I’m sure those five years were life changing, 38 is still young and with the financial stability of a pension you’ll be in a great position. Thank you for your service and best of luck on your Japan Dream!
Very motivational and inspiring..
Never give up, thanks, subscribed !!..
Thanks for giving me hope :) We want to move when our daughter finishes high school. I can hopefully teach English with my degree. We just love the country and culture.
Thanks for sharing this. Not only does it apply to Japan but life as a whole. We have fallen to trap of believing that once you have settled into a career, that's it, but in reality, we change and develop every single day, so our values and things we naturally desire would also change. I've been stuck on the loop recently thinking about Japan, studying, career, finding a partner and I'm 25, but even if we allow urgency to drive us towards our dream, it's also a nice reminder to be patient and just work towards your dreams diligently. Thanks for this, certainly has encouraged me to consider the JET Programme now! :)
Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom, Josh. I completely agree, life is long and there are many chapters yet to be written as we continue to evolve and grow. Best of luck on your Japan journey!
Glad to have found this channel. Hoping to teach for 1-3 years and learn the language and eventually try to get a design job like Uniqlo and use my design skills. In my mid 30s. Hope to learn more from you.
Thanks for making this video. I'm currently in the finance industry (VC to be exact) and hope that with a couple of years experience will be able to make a break through into Japan.
My pleasure Ken, the Japan Seikatsu community is rooting for you!
Wow nice. I want to get a masters in music in Japan. I'm 32 with B.A and in the JET program. I heard I was too old to get my masters so I am worried about being judged
Ultimately the only judgement that matters is yours, how you feel about your decision.
Thanks for this video! I’m 28 and graduating this year with my associates degree. Since I’m going to school part time because I work full time, I’ll be around 32 when I graduate with my BA. I plan on applying for the JET program once I graduate! I felt discouraged for awhile because of my age and still kind of do.. but it’s my dream and I don’t want to stop chasing it! :) I didn’t discover what I wanted to do with my life until about 3 years ago, and that’s when I started going back to school :) everything happens for a reason.
Thanks for the video, I'm 24 years old, I'm in my second year of university for a IT engineering and I'm learning Japanese at the same time ,i always think for myself do i ever get a job in japan if im in early or mid 30s !? sometimes i was sooo depressed about this ,but your video gives me hope
This is reassuring to hear thank you. Perhaps another way of asking this question especially from my personal perspective would be: How would a person in their 40s find the experience of assimilating into Japanese life? (If they have 2,000 hours Japanese study and come to setup a business)
Thanks for this video! I was all set to move abroad when Covid hit! I’ve found a job that pays double Eikaiwa salary and have chosen to stay Stateside to become debt free in two year while covid passes. This way the low starting salary won’t be much of an issue with no other expenses. Thanks for the inspiration!
Reducing debt is huge, well done. As you have explained, with less debt or no debt we become free to explore our hearts’ desire. Listen to your heart and best of luck on your Japan journey!
Thank you for making this video.
I live in Scotland, I am 34 and I just recently left a remote working job due to not enjoying it and for stressful and anxiety reasons. I am not really tied down to anything here as I am not married and have no kids, no mortgage etc. And for the first time in a long time I am really assessing my life in various ways and Japan has always been a strong interest of mine. I have been there twice for a vacation in 2016 and 2019 and for a time I had a dream to move there which I felt I crushed several years ago.
I think I am different with some of your examples as I do not have a Bachelors degree so I am figuring out what options are for me to look into which could be a gateway to try and get into Japan. Maybe saving up money to get into a language school could be one or going back to college/university to earn a Bachelor's and try for the JET that you mentioned. That's still something I'm trying to figure out and research.
I guess from what I have written above and given some background about my life, have you discovered anything that may point me into the right direction to look into that more based on my circumstances?
I believe the U.K. has a working holiday visa program with Japan, that may be one avenue to consider. Also, instead of a bachelors degree maybe researching to see if private Japanese language schools will accept only a TEFL certification. I’m wishing you the best as you navigate to your next life chapter.
I know someone exactly as you describe, came to JET in his late 30s and still lives and works at his school on a private contract.
I have heard there is some ageism in University hires, but I dont know how prevalent that is.
Thank you Paul, I’m sure there is some ageism in Japan, as there is in most parts of the world, but I hope age doesn’t dissuade people from pursuing their career goals.
Thank you for sharing this! ❤
Thank you!!
Thank you for this video.
My pleasure!
Living in Japan is my dream, but I would be in my 60s or evening older before I could possibly do it. How would that work?
First step is to ask yourself an empowering question, how can I make my dream of living in Japan possible, even in my 60’s? Keep positive, flexible and open minded and don’t give up!
I'm on my 50's and I'm working to go for it, you can do it too !!..
I'm 50 without a degree, will I be able to be a teacher in Tokyo?
Thank you Maurice for your question, I found a blog post on this topic that you may find helpful:
blog.gaijinpot.com/ask-james-can-get-job-japan-without-college-degree/
I only have a year working experience about to get my degree in international business I will be 25 years old when I finished my degree, is it better for me to go straight to Japan to enroll a Japanese language school to study and job hunt in Japan ?
Thank you for your question Kai, it’s difficult for me to give specific advice not fully knowing your situation. It’s important to row toward a future that excites you, even if it’s not fully fleshed out yet - your gut instinct will provide hints. You are doing the right thing by asking people like me these questions, keep seeking out people that you feel are doing something you could see yourself enjoying and ask for their council. At your school if you have any professors or mentors that you respect, pick their brains as well. Language school is one way to fluency, but there are other paths as well. For example you could get work in your home country and take online Japanese classes while you plan your next step. You’re on the right path, the community is rooting for you!
Is there a way to join ics hitosibasi without work experience
To be safe it’s best to check their website for the latest information, but I believe prior work experience is required.
@@JapanSeikatsu yes thank you so much
Isn’t 55 the cut off for JET?
I’m 50, is it too old?
30??? the title is "too old"! What about 65? 70?
You’re only too old when you decide you are….
Well said!