How Much I Earn As An ALT - 1 Year ACTUAL Salary

[@theshadysunshine]

Hi Lisa! I have to say I appreciate the video being straight to the point and informative. No unnecessary, self-indulgent prattle. Just business. 🙏🏾

[@mackyj7801]

Thanks for sharing good info.

[@RoseA0000]

Thank you for sharing! Super cute design 💕

[@LisaLostInJapan]

Aww thank you so much 😭💖

[@noobgodxen8661]

Thank you for your efforts, keep going. 🎉

[@orimogunjeolayinka4451]

Thank you for this video🤗💃👏

[@veramoraa5609]

Thank you for the breakdown

[@Jolly_Mel]

Thanks for sharing

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@Jolly_Mel Hope it was helpful!! ☺️

[@djoannakazandra]

Hi! Do you still work with Borderlink? How much is your apartment?

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@djoannakazandra Hi! Yup, I’m on my second year now 😁 My apartment is 50,000 yen per month!

[@djoannakazandra]

@ not yet excluded from 180,000+ monthly, right? Is it easy to find part time jobs in Fukuoka? 😊😊 thanks btw.

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@djoannakazandra Yup, not excluded yet! If you’re coming to work as an ALT on an instructor visa, you’re not allowed to do normal part-time jobs like at restaurants or convenience stores, but there are listings for online English tutoring you can Google for!

[@gwenserwaa6723]

Thanks for sharing Lisa

[@LisaLostInJapan]

Really wish I knew this before coming to Japan hahaha I didn’t know I would have so little money to play around 😭😭

[@maitri_negi]

かわい presentation. So you can save around 1L after groceries and other bills? Like electricity and water bills?

[@LisaLostInJapan]

Hmmm you COULD save $1k if you scrimp and save and don’t go anywhere on the weekends, but I personally cannot 😂 The money really just flies away when you’re not looking

[@maitri_negi]

@@LisaLostInJapan 😂 Hahaha understandable.

[@shadytaha2582]

Thanks for the information, is it legal to do part times outside school workings hours and will you get taxed for it, thanks in advance :)

[@LisaLostInJapan]

Hi! A lot of ALTs do part-time work outside of school working hours, but we are on an Instructor visa so we’re limited to what part-time jobs we can do! The ALT dispatch company handles the tax for the ALT job, but you will have to file the tax for any additional jobs by yourself :)

[@maitri_negi]

​@@LisaLostInJapan How many hours are we allowed for part-time jobs? Also, if you know about how to handle those taxes please let us know ありがとうございます✨🙇🏻‍♀️

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@maitri_negi I don’t know for sure because I don’t do any part-time jobs, but I’m guessing as long as it doesn’t interfere with your main job, you’re not too tired, it should be fine!

[@maitri_negi]

@@LisaLostInJapan ooo i see. Thank you ❤️

[@adewuyisamuel106]

Is it possible to save on this salary?

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@adewuyisamuel106 It depends on your social life, if you go out with your partner/friends often or plan to go on trips around Japan/back to your home country, you won’t be able to save much 😅

[@adewuyisamuel106]

Thank you, how can I reach you via chat please, I would like to discuss some things with you?

[@theonewhoasked3062]

Did you put any certificates on your application?

[@LisaLostInJapan]

I didn’t have any certificates when I applied, so no! 🥲

[@adylifeabroad]

Hi there, I stumbled across your channel while researching about teaching as ALT in Japan. May I know if you've prior teaching experience before applying? Or if it required to take any certificate (TEFL/TESOL) before application? How likely is a non-native can get hired for ALT? Thank you so much!

[@LisaLostInJapan]

Hi! I didn’t have any teaching experience or TEFL/TESOL certificates when I applied! I know a lot of other ALTs who are the same 😂 It definitely gives you an advantage if you do have teaching experience or certificates, but you can definitely get the job even without! You do need a degree as well as proof of 12 years of education in English though. As long as you have that and a cheerful personality, you have a high chance to land the job 😄

[@adylifeabroad]

​@@LisaLostInJapan Oh I see, that's great to hear! I'm alrdy in Japan and wondering if there's a chance I can try for teaching position. Sorry, is there a way I can DMs or email to you cuz I feel the comment section is limited for lengthy conversation 😂

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@adylifeabroad I wouldn’t recommend this job unless you really love kids or don’t mind a low salary 😂 I have Instagram but I’m not really active on there so my replies might be late if you DM me there 😭

[@adylifeabroad]

@@LisaLostInJapan Ah I see, then I'll keep my replies here😂 I'm kinda only looking for some teaching experience so I thought Japan could be an option. May I know which companies frequently hire non-native-speaking ALT? And which companies to avoid 😂 As for the contract with the company, what if one decided to quit before the contract ended? Does it usually come with a penalty? Thanks!

[@LisaLostInJapan]

@@adylifeabroad Hmmm I’ve only ever been in 1 ALT company, so I can’t say for sure, but Borderlink does seem to hire people from quite a wide range of countries! I know some companies prefer people from America and all that… But no harm sending an application to more companies, you’ll only hear back from those who are open to accepting people from a wide range of countries as well! But you do still need a university degree and proof that you have 12 years of education conducted in English though, that’s for the immigration side! For companies to avoid… Basically all ALT dispatch companies have some good and typically a lot more BAD reviews, so you kinda just have to pick your poison haha As for quitting halfway, they do recommend you not to! Once you start the job, you’ll see all the cute kids who are looking forward to see you, and if you quit, you’ll be leaving them halfway… It depends on the company, but I do think there’s no actual penalty for quitting halfway!