Salary Breakdown - Working as an ALT in Japan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- This is how much I earn as an ALT working in Japan! After some research, I realised that my gas bills are WAY over the average... Time to cut down on the hot water... Also, you would probably spend much lesser on groceries if you're not buying as much junk food and sweet drinks as I do 😝 Anyway, everyone's spending is different, but I hope this gives you a rough guide of whether you would be able to save money if you're planning to work as an ALT in Japan!
00:00 Intro
00:23 My Salary
00:39 Expenses
03:20 "Savings"
03:37 Unfortunate Circumstances
04:35 Salary Breakdown
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I'm not an ALT but this came up to my recommendations. Knowing how underpaid ALTs are, I recommend those who wants to work or move to Japan to take it as a stepping stone and transfer to their desired job after a year or two. All the best!
Definitely agree. Getting a job as an ALT is probably the easiest way to get into Japan. I’m working hard on my Japanese to try for either a better-paying English-teaching job or a job in a different field all together!
Your visa will only allow you to do the same work unless ur married to a japanese
Thank you for sharing! ❤️ Looks like I gotta be more realistic about working in Japan…
I was really disappointed too 😭 I thought I’d be able to take a lot of day-trips to explore nearby areas, but I definitely didn’t have that much money haha but no worries, you can definitely still enjoy Japan while working here!!
I consider myself to be a stoic person, yet the ALT job seems little feasible to me 😅.
All the best to you with your living expenses.
I don’t think I can continue doing this job if I want to start a family :,) Maybe I will do this job for 1 or 2 more years haha
@@LisaLostInJapan
Haha, that would be an interesting transition to see. I often see many foreigners who get ALT jobs leave Japan due to exploitation believing it to be the country's fault.
But it would definitely make children a little sad to lose such an excellent teacher lol.
@@mayayoshihata6636 I wouldn’t blame the country, but there is definitely something exploitative about ALT dispatch companies… They take advantage of the fact that foreigners want to work in Japan, and offer bare minimum salaries. But even if ALTs quit, there’s always more foreigners who are willing to take their place so the exploitation goes on. Anyways, I came here knowing what I was getting in to, so I’m just trying to enjoy my time here 😋 And the kids really make the job feel rewarding!
@@LisaLostInJapan
Haha, I can feel a tad bit of your frustration with ALT's exploitation already 😂.
Nonetheless, I reckon if such is the method to have a gateway into Japan, I wouldn't mind being a cog in the system for them, so long as I am allowed to leave whenever I wish.
Enjoy your life there! It's a life of dream for many, certainly for me. I love teaching as well, there is no other feeling quite like the one you get after someone understands what you explain. Though not yet a teacher lol.
Thanks a lot for sharing. Quick question how does one apply to be ALT and what are the basic requirements?
You can search online for specific ALT companies if you know which one you want to join (Interac, Borderlink etc.) or go on job sites and search for ALT jobs in Japan and you can browse the different companies that are hiring! The highest paying would be under the JET program, but it’s harder to get in.
The basic requirements would be a university degree and at least 12 years of education conducted in English 😁
Hey thanks for video, very insightful. How much do you pay for tax every month and is it legal in Japan to do part time job at an eikiwa or any other type of schools after you school hours? thanks in advance :)
Hi! I’m looking at one of my payslips and about 36,000 yen is taken off (~10,000 yen for social health insurance, ~20,000 for welfare pension insurance, ~1,000 yen for unemployment insurance, and ~4,000 yen for income tax)
I’ve heard that it is possible to do part-time jobs as long as it’s valid under the instructor visa! You just have to file the tax for those jobs yourself.
Hope this helps!
I think this is very true! I spend about 160.000 yen on average for a month :(
That's why I feel so confused when the company offered me 200.000 yen + commuting 30.000 yen :(
Yeah… I guess that’s why some ALTs do part-time jobs like online tutoring, but I personally prefer to use my extra time to rest so no additional income for me 😭 Just gotta save money wherever I can…
how did you apply ,and whats the best time to start applying for the program?
ALT dispatch companies hire all year round, but I applied online around October to start in April, the first semester of school! You can google for ALT dispatch companies to find out which one you like best (read all the reviews about the company) and apply through their website.
Before companies were forced to pay insurance and pension, you could easily save up your first year. But now, it’s almost impossible to save
Yeah 😭 My dreams of exploring Japan on the weekends were dashed when I figured out how little savings I would have…
ALT means "Assistant Language Teacher"
Maybe you can try Eikiwa or kindergarten? Pay is much better. Not just here in Tokyo, but nationwide
Greets from Tokyo
I’ve heard horrors about eikaiwa, but I do want to try one day!! And yes, definitely kindergarten!! I think I’ll give being an ALT a go for just one more year before trying something else
@@LisaLostInJapan Nova/Gaba scheme is horror, but there are enough Eikaiwa out there not paying for hours only but for office time, too. Those will put you in social insurance as well.
Just remember, that only ALT is an instructor. kindergarten and eikaiwa are the Humanities/Intl Services/Engineering visa!
Singapore is a rich country. Why do you live in Japan?
Hi! I just really love Japan, so I decided to find a job here 😁
¥230k a month in a high expense society…..barely makes sense unless you’re young and want the cultural experience of Eastern life vs the West
Yeah, the pay is really depressing… it’s a really nice experience for those who want to try living and working in Japan, but definitely not sustainable long-term :/
Thailand is the better choice.
Oo! How is it like teaching in Thailand?