Hello everyone! Thanks for watching this video! As of August 2023, I'm no longer an ALT with the JET Program (I left on good terms!). I won't be responding to comments on this video anymore, but you can still connect with me on Instagram @chelseav_jp Thanks for supporting this channel the past 2 years, it was fun creating videos about being an ALT!
@shinrasboy2 жыл бұрын
Got accepted into the JET Program and I just found out that I’m moving to Tokyo! I know I can expect no subsidy, but I want to truly thank you for making such a clean, concise guide. Nobody ever talks about how much they make after taxes on the program. I know every situation is different, but having a rough number is so valuable.
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
congrats on your acceptance! and thanks, i hope it'll be helpful for you as you settle in
@Staffenlose Жыл бұрын
Lets goooooo!
@lexedwards1236 Жыл бұрын
That is so cool! I am applying this year, and I was wondering how far into the process you learn where you will be placed? Hope you're loving Tokyo!
@selfhelp9175 Жыл бұрын
Yea keep in mind guys. This is someone on the JET Program (Pretty much the best program to teach English). 230,000 yen (after taxes) with subsidized rent is the best its going to get as an ALT. I had job offers from borderlink/interac starting on 223,00 yen (180,000 yen after taxes) with no subsidized rent plus some months were pro rated so you got half your pay or no pay at all. I make more money working a regular 9 to 5 job in my own country. It's why I turned them down. Honestly, if you really want to go to Japan as an adventure for a year or 2 then that's fine. But long term you need to switch jobs, return back to your home country, or get a direct hire at a school. Hope this helps.
@JayAreAitch Жыл бұрын
I don't think anybody who's going anywhere career-wise is gonna view JET as much more than fun experience. It's not a step-up from basically any real job.
@em0lees Жыл бұрын
Thanks for breaking down the extra costs such as health insurance, pension, taxes and etc. These tips are really invaluable and informative thank you, Chelsea! You definitely earned me as a subscriber :)
@matty6878 Жыл бұрын
its important to budget in the first year in japan since if you're staying longer than that you gotta pay taxes. so many people forget about that
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
yes absolutely! figuring out how to pay taxes with foreign income is confusing enough
@abia77622 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an apartment tour. I’m currently saving to join the JET program after completion of my uni studies and am mostly interested in appartments in Japan. I really love how you have gone into detail about the spending on all areas of living costs!!
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
thank you!! apartment tour is a work in progress coming soon!
@bobfranklin25722 жыл бұрын
Really fantastic video. I like that you know yourself and are diligent and conscious about your spending habits, but aren't totally brutal with it either. Great to see and fantastically informative.
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
i appreciate that so much! its been a lot of self reckoning to finally find that balance
@kaylabenjamin12 жыл бұрын
I just got into the JET program and I plan to use your breakdown as a reference! My departure isn't until July so I should have some time to save but I unfortunately have a fairly high bill I want to completely pay off beforehand. Thank you so much for your insight! It was super helpful seeing your breakdown and getting an idea for categories I can conceptualize for when I go. Here's hoping my place is completely subsidized too 😂!
@jenceledonio2408 Жыл бұрын
Hi mam.. how to apply in JET PROGRAM
@moonhead405711 ай бұрын
I am currently a college student studying the Education Course Major in English. I also plan on being an ALT someday, so this video was really informative and helpful. Thanks for this Ma'am Chelsea!
@YaBoiRichie2 жыл бұрын
Great video. You are criminally underrated and deserve way more followers! Please don’t stop making this type of videos as I aspire to join the jet program for 2023
@roshankapoor80612 жыл бұрын
Your Voice is so soothing to listen too... And the video was very informative as well
@billbarthel52243 ай бұрын
Just got my placement in rural Kagoshima as well! Please no rent!!! 🙏 Hahaha! Thanks for the video! Can't wait! Makes the budge go so much further. Especially coming from a major city in the US!
@laiyiliable2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video Chelsea! This was super helpful, I think this was one of the most well organized budget videos for the Jet Program I've seen so far. I can't wait for more content! :D
@denzelmacaraig8581 Жыл бұрын
Yours is the most detailed and organized budget breakdown I've watched! Thanks for posting this
@ethanamohia2 жыл бұрын
Wooow this video really broke down the expenses in a way that was easy to understand, that skill is probably super helpful in teaching too! Ill hopefully be there in August, I've just handed in my shortlist reply form. The video has helped me grasp what costs may be like and has gotten me a bit more excited for Japan, so ty!
@DannyJapanny2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I recently learned about the JET program and was too late to apply. I really want to do it next year though, so right now I'm learning Japanese. This was really helpful. It gives a good general idea.
@SheTouchedGrass Жыл бұрын
This is the best ALT Salary Breakdown! Thank you so much for being a wealth of information! :)
@nezia006 Жыл бұрын
I still have to study for 2 years, but I'm already planning to get into the JET program after I graudated and when I save enough money. For the video, it really is helpful because it gives me so much ideas on how to spend and budget the money (If ever that I get accepted). It'll be my preference, for sure.
@Sman20111 ай бұрын
Same here. Once I'm done school I hope I can visit and work in Japan for a little while
@tori3b2 жыл бұрын
This was such a brilliant video! It was so informative, well put-together and you seem really sweet :) I watched all your videos after this one
@InstantLuc Жыл бұрын
Great video Chelsea. Thank you for your insights. Rural Japan has such a nice vibe to it. I love Tokyo but maybe for mental peace the countryside is best.
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
i wholeheartedly agree! its been nice slowing down in the countryside
@JDPrimeShots Жыл бұрын
These are budgeting goals! Appreciate all the tips! 🙏
@suki4112 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can you make a video about Japanese skincare? 💕
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
ooo i'm still learning a lot about it, so we'll see!
@lexedwards1236 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a helpful video! Thank you so much for all the information. You are amazing at planning and saving also!
@Antbeast232 жыл бұрын
I like the budgeting. Savings investing and travel Spending money Rent bills credit cards etc Taxes
@Jose-rs9vf2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Coming from the states this is livable! I make around 3000 a month and barely survive...
@MUNEEBHAIDER7438 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! What a great explained ❤
@user-ob3lh8wz2q Жыл бұрын
This is a well- designed video and a good budget program.
@lelagill49232 жыл бұрын
Best video I've found on this topic. Thanks!
@blurrylens45382 жыл бұрын
Amazing and well explained video!
@ogechukwunwahiri21572 жыл бұрын
Can you show us what an ideal Cv should look like while applying as an ALT in Japan
@tenerifecats665211 ай бұрын
What about a personal retirement investment? Are you planning to retire in Japan? I don’t hear many living outside the US talk about financial security when they get older and want to retire.
@kiwi81332 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video! im a 2021 alt who is still stuck outside of Japan bc of the border closure :/
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
im sorry to hear that, i know its been so tough with all the waiting :(
@kiwi81332 жыл бұрын
@@chelseav your videos are so excellent, I’ll just live vicariously through you until i can get there! Thanks so much for sharing
@bhuiboy2 жыл бұрын
WEEK HAS BEEN MADE CAUSE THERES A NEW CHELSEA UPLOOADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD !!!!
@Waterking0012 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the extremely useful and well edited video! About internet, do you have wifi or ethernet in your apartment? It's a must for me since I game a lot.
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
i have wifi but you could totally do ethernet!
@stefanhansen588211 ай бұрын
This was awesome. Thanks!
@Jake_Jones Жыл бұрын
I’m currently in the process of finishing up my application right now, and I’m a little rattled by some aspects of the JET experience lol (not that I’m even excepted or denied yet) As a social person I’m worried about potentially having trouble fitting in if I’m placed somewhere rural. I can speak Japanese to a decent extent, but it’s difficult to make adult friends enough as it is in the US. Did you have any trouble with this in Kagoshima? Also did you have any trouble getting used to driving on the left side of the road?
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
thats a valid concern! for myself, im in a rural area but there are other JETs in my town whom i see regularly, which im grateful for! there are many JETs placed on islands where they're the only non-Japanese person (which can sound intimidating) but it seems that they're able to get deeply involved in their community. as for driving, it took me about a week to get used to driving on the left side
@Jake_Jones Жыл бұрын
@@chelseav thank you for your response! The idea of being able to get involved with the community more seems really nice! I feel a little less anxious about that now (not that I’m accepted or anything yet lmao)… Fantastic videos :)
@user-gw8zf1el3d2 жыл бұрын
Very informative :) Thank you!
@borlach321 Жыл бұрын
$2,400 per month. Poverty wages in one of the most expensive countries in the world. Not to mention most landlords refuse to rent to foreigners. And you will have to pay for your own insurance. Who would do this? You could earn more money at Mcdonalds in your home country.
@lexedwards1236 Жыл бұрын
Cost of living is lower in Japan. Also, this program only allows you to stay for 5 years max, so this is just a really cool learning experience, not a career. Your program almost always helps you find a place, so the landlord thing isn't an issue someone applying would need to worry about. People that want to leave their own country and try something new are the ones applying!
@designslidertech Жыл бұрын
You are sincere 😘 You are detailed 🥰 You are organized. For all these, you just got +1 subscriber. And that's me.
@tiffanynguyen60132 жыл бұрын
Wowowwowow this is so helpful, thank you for your transparency!
Thanks for the well structured video, helped a lot! But I just have to say, you have gorgeous eyes! haha
@jezzabrina Жыл бұрын
Hi Chelsea, thank you for this very informative video! May I ask how much did you prepare prior to applying for JET program?
@saberkite Жыл бұрын
I love this breakdown, thank you! I'm interested in applying to the program but I was worried about the expenses. Is a car necessary, though? I don't know how to drive, lol.
@ナブ4 ай бұрын
just for ppl watch in 2024 3.36 million yen us currently 21.7K USD as of April 2024
@minage39022 жыл бұрын
Your video is very informative! I'm interested to join the JET program and I resigned from my current job now. My employer said she doesn't know how to make a recommendation letter 😭
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
oh no, sorry to hear that. there are templates and examples online that can be a good starting point!
@pikachu30232 жыл бұрын
Such a great video! Has anyone ever told you you look a lot like the youtuber Click for taz? 😅
@bobfranklin25722 жыл бұрын
You don't pay ANY rent 😳
@imakebread6946 Жыл бұрын
Wheres the budget for Nissan Skyline? Its missing
@rockymin34744 ай бұрын
No rent?
@user-zi1ze2ks5o9 ай бұрын
I'm not quite to ready to move to Japan (I'm 49) but I can retire with my pension at 60 or 62. Do these teacher programs hire any part time assistants or only full time employees?
@aspookyfox2 жыл бұрын
I’m applying.
@saifunnahar28852 жыл бұрын
Really nice.
@muhamadtaruna57069 ай бұрын
Hi its really good video, But, is this still relevant to now ? or no ? What about living cost in Nagoya ? is it enough with 250.000 JPY without rent or its still enough if included rent too ? I really confused right now, and couldn't find any good source that still relevant to now days. thank you in advance and hopefully you notice me and could answer me.
@Shawn-sensei Жыл бұрын
The link to the Google sheet seems to be broken! Could you paste your itemized budget into the description?
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
oh dang! what are you seeing when you click on the link? you should see a blue button titled "use template" in the top right
@TextbookBoxingGB2 жыл бұрын
Really useful video, thanks for the detail on it By any chance do you know how common is it for JET people to pay a reduced or no rate for rent
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
many JETs that i've met have some portion of their rent subsidized!
@heeeyits_k2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chelsea, thank you for this video! I just want to ask if an ALT under JET programme can stay in Japan as long as you want or after the max of 5 yrs, after finishing ur contract, you need to go home already?
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
your visa to live as a foreign resident in japan is dependent on your occupation! i've met folks who change their visas, or find similar work as instructors to maintain a valid visa. but the maximum amount of time you can stay on the JET program in most cases is 5 years
@nikkapiad36592 жыл бұрын
its okay if you do not get some of insurance you mention above? if the reason is you will not live that long , for example just 3 years of work . thank you
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
if you are working through the JET program, i believe insurance, pension, and taxes are compulsory
@KatiePrescott2 жыл бұрын
You can claim back the pension contributions (or at least a significant proportion) when you leave Japan
@kiyoshikobayashi3627 Жыл бұрын
Hii I have been watching your videos lately and I am considering applying to the program… I just wanted to know what’s next after JET’??… Is it possible to branch out to other job options or is there a way to apply for other jobs while in the program’??…
@maitri_negi Жыл бұрын
Which company did you work for?
@kylejohnsonxo Жыл бұрын
Hey Chelsea! You mentioned that you use your phone for a hotspot at school. Does that mean you don't have WiFi access for your laptop at school? Do you know if that's typical for ALTs at their schools?
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
it really depends! some of my ALT friends got work laptops/tablets, some are allowed to connect to the school wifi. for me personally, it was easier to rely on my data plan on my phone than try to connect to the wifi at 8 different schools
@yumikim3029 Жыл бұрын
@@chelseav 8 schools ? You are handling 8 schools as an ALT?
@gaijin_simar2 жыл бұрын
I wanna how hard it is to get into jet program?
@simr9576 Жыл бұрын
Good day...I was amaze on how you spend your money...I have plan to switch my job as an ALT sooner .My question is is there overtime payment for teachers in Japan..or how much is basic pay for beginners teachers in Japan.. thank you so much
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
im not sure how other teachers get paid or what their salaries are. as a JET ALT, i do get comp time for some events outside of school hours, but there's no overtime pay
@MP-uo6qd Жыл бұрын
can you send me the link to the website to become an ALT please.
@yalsuna118 Жыл бұрын
Hello po! I plan to be an ALT under the JET Programme. I want to ask which TESOL/TEFL online school did you take in order for you to have the certificate?
@michaellacoomber66402 жыл бұрын
I know it is a personal question, but when you initially moved to Japan, how much savings did you take? A rough estimate will do. I'm worried I am unable to save enough to get me through month 1.
@savannahpowell81242 жыл бұрын
I have the same question. I got into JET for 2022 and I’m worried that I won’t have enough in savings to allow me to go even though it is my dream😢
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
i was recommended to bring $2000. you can find a lot of things secondhand here, and some bills like utilities won't be due until you arrive. every person i've met had different financial situations and were expected to pay for different things, so save as much as you can and ask your supervisor about more details once you can contact them!
@ryokohonda46192 жыл бұрын
Is there a difference from being American or a native or non native speaker?
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
in terms of teaching english on JET, so long as you're fluent in english, you can apply, even if english isn't your first language
@dalakittv4829 Жыл бұрын
How can I apply for JET program? Thank u madam❤️
@carlakamillenarciso4261 Жыл бұрын
Hello Ms. Chelsea, may I ask how is the working visa if u got qualigied for jet alt? thanks. would really love to know more about the process after u get hired.
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
hi carla! the JET coordinators at my designated embassy handled the process of filing our visas, so i can't speak much about it myself
@bassamal-anezi9683 Жыл бұрын
What the salary no good at all. Move to KSA you will get 3000 dollars a month no tax
@alyamoktar6189 Жыл бұрын
Is it easy to get holidays as an alt?
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
my contract lists 20 vacation days per year! my supervisor asked me to schedule them before the semester starts so that i don't have to cancel on one of my schools
@OutcastYBJ2 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m thinking of joining the jet program so visa wise what was the process did they handle everything or did u have to do all that yourself I haven’t seen anyone really explain it and I’m dumb 😭
@chelseav2 жыл бұрын
the program managed our visas and told us how to fill out the visa applications!
@OutcastYBJ2 жыл бұрын
@@chelseav oh that sounds comforting i love how they help u out with everything because I wouldn’t survive on my own in a foreign country
@papi9527 Жыл бұрын
Do u need to be a degree holder?
@chelseav Жыл бұрын
yes, you need a bachelor's degree in order to apply
@CastleBomber Жыл бұрын
konbanwa!
@singularity3337 ай бұрын
Wow being broke
@zardon_zane1630 Жыл бұрын
damn!!! that is so fking cheap :o
@edmundmoons3086Ай бұрын
what a crazy person way to much nonsense
@shutupandkissme86085 ай бұрын
You're lucky since the school offered free housing which takes a huge chunk of an ALT's salary.
@sugma148 Жыл бұрын
Why a welfare pension? What happens if you leave? It pays for actual Japanese citizens but never you?