When I asked on Instagram what questions people had about working in a Japanese company (outside of English teaching), the response was huge. So huge, in fact, that I had to break everything into multiple posts. This first one tackles a … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company #10 – Am I treated Differently as a Foreigner?
Living in Japan as a foreigner is such a fulfilling experience. I’ve been living here for over 7 years now and can’t imagine living anywhere else, but with the good comes the bad. There are some realities of living in … Continue reading 5 Realities of Living in Japan as a Foreigner
A lot has changed in the four and a half years since I first started working in Japan. I’ve grown from a 24-year-old just trying to survive work life here into an almost-29-year-old who’s been humbled, shaped, and strengthened by … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 6 – It’s Been 4 Years
“When Are You Moving Back Home?” That’s a question I get all the time when I go back to the U.S.—especially at social gatherings. It almost feels like there’s a default assumption that one day, I’ll just press a “home … Continue reading “When are you moving back home?” Answering the Question of Do I want to live in Japan for my entire life?
My third month at work was my first time handling everything on my own, and while it was challenging, it was also really rewarding. I’ve realized that I feel the most accomplished when I’m given the independence to do my … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company – Part 3
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