I had a JOB INTERVIEW in JAPAN! Am I QUITTING Japanese language school?

[@makaizaku]

Has this ever happened to you? What has your experience been finding a job in Japan? Have you been able to secure work in Japan? Did you have work lined up before you arrived? Did you apply for jobs and something came up, or did you have a solid plan and goal or a company you wanted to work with? Let us know!

[@snappycattimesten]

Well done on securing the interview and potential role. My only concern would be stability. With JLS you have certainty of visa end date and you can solely focus on building Japanese language skills. If you go on work visa, and the job goes south for whatever reason after a month or so, what do you do then? Anyway, good to have options. Good luck.

[@makaizaku]

In Japan, a work visa, thankfully, is not tied to the company, position, or job. It lasts outside of not staying and allows one to search for new work if anything "goes south".

[@localhjay]

I only started watching a few weeks ago but hey, I'm really happy for you! Living the dream, Mack 😄 hope it all went well

[@makaizaku]

Thank you for watching. Have you been studying Japanese? Living in Japan?

[@froggacuda1605]

Great teaser ending! Based on the timeline from on your other videos, I'm quite interested to see how this all turns out (turned out?)! Keep us updated!

[@makaizaku]

I do apologize for the nonsensical timeline. I have vlogs recorded in the past and ones the jump ahead, and I understand it may be confusing for a cohesive storyline... More updates coming.

[@pabloyagani]

Another great video !!!

[@makaizaku]

Thank you so much! You've worked in Japan?

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Makaizaku-san! Omedeto gozaimasu!!💜

[@makaizaku]

ありがとうございます！

[@diablo3schizle]

I wonder what the result will be 😏 What a great update!!

[@makaizaku]

I few months late... Better late than... more, late.

[@diablo3schizle]

@@makaizaku dont worry I am here for the whole ride! Not just the highlights ❤

[@yosoykibbles]

has anyone ever told you that you are a great story teller? damn. amazing. thank you for your story

[@makaizaku]

@@yosoykibbles If I had 100円 for every time someone told me I was a great storyteller, I'd have 100円。☺️ ありがとうございます！

[@Kimadian1]

Interesting update. Hope everything works out the way you want it to.

[@makaizaku]

Life seems to work out. One way or another. I hope to have the follow up video soon!

[@8bg-KM]

Sounds like a great opportunity, best of luck!

[@makaizaku]

ありがとうございます。頑張ります！

[@elburdeldelospandas]

That sounds like a dream come true! Can I ask if the interview was in english or it was in japanese? My plan is exactly the same but I'm a bit scared (and probably too optimistic) about landing an interview after a 4-5 months knowing that I'll about N4 level. Tech is english friendly but even that I cannot imagine myself doing that process in japanese at the moment. Cool content btw!

[@makaizaku]

@@elburdeldelospandas My interview(s) were in English. Tech is certainly big here, and depending on your skills and position of preference (and company) you may be given a pass, so long as you are actively improving your Japanese. 頑張って！

[@retiredguyseattle2phoenix534]

Just saw your video. My advise to you is that I wouldn't say anything to your school until you have keys to the hotel in hand. Once you notify your school, they will view it as if you aren't serious about continuing and could impact your relations with your school.

[@makaizaku]

@@retiredguyseattle2phoenix534 That can be somewhat true. However, if you are working, you must report it to the school. While they cannot prevent you from working, and under a student visa school is the priorty, it is one's right to work. Thankfully for me, school is over, I worked all the while, received my certificate, and my work permit is issued. Still, others should be careful and make sure all bases are covered and played ethically and by the rules. Else, your visa and status is at risk.

[@Nervous101]

That's great! I'm extremely happy for you and i hope you got the job. hopefully you can still keep up with learning Japanese in your spear time. For me, that would have been a difficult question, but just like you said its about getting a work visa to stay much longer.

[@makaizaku]

Thank you! It's a heavy question. Also easy and awkward at the same time. Stay tuned how it's turning out.

[@winstonwu1918]

Hey Dan! Hope all's been well and you're still in Fukuoka these days! Hope to catch up again when I'm there from 1 Dec and be astounded by your jouzu nihongo! 😁

[@makaizaku]

ウィンストンさん！お久しぶり！I am in Fukuoka. Let me know when you're back in town.

[@AverageBot]

What a nice opportunity I must say. I'm wondering what I wouldve done tbh. A solid foundation of the language is quite important for me sooo splitting my time 50:50 vs 2/3 work and 1/3 language learning is a hard decision :/

[@makaizaku]

Very tough. Let alone investment of money, time, energy, and all else. Still, part-time opportunities exist, and working while attending school/studying is possible.

[@mokisan]

So this was shot in december 2033. If you dont mind my asking what are you doing now? 😊 I really hope you took on the role it would have been really nice for you

[@diablo3schizle]

He has since then moved to the northpole to help with preperations for xmas 2026. This vlog will come out 2028!

[@makaizaku]

"Shot", right? Shot in 2023. I am still a full-time student, in Fukuoka, working part-time, graduating at the end of September, 2024.

[@makaizaku]

😄 I really hope I can pick up my editing game soon!

[@mokisan]

@@makaizaku oh haha "shot"!!! Sorry it auto corrected to shit 😭 But I am glad you will soon finish your class and go full time. All the best for it Dan 🙂

[@makaizaku]

ありがとうございます！

[@pammy9812]

Hi Dan, could you tell me from where did you find the job? Is it from a website? If so, can you please tell me the website because right now I'm also in Japan studying in Japanese language school. This is my 6 months in Japan and I have a bachelor degree.

[@makaizaku]

I find most of my work opportunities two ways: 1. LinkedIn 2. Networking (events, friends, contacts, acquaintances, etc.) Rarely do I find opportunities via company websites. You may also look at career sites like Indeed.

[@pammy9812]

@@makaizaku does it require Japanese language level? I haven't taken any Japanese level examination.

[@makaizaku]

@@pammy9812 Not exactly... Of course, a certain speaking level is desired, however I did not have to prove any certification for the interview. Other employers may request to have a certain and proven level.

[@pammy9812]

@@makaizaku thanks for the information, Dan. Anyway, do you have Instagram? I wanna ask further about it.

[@makaizaku]

@pammy9812 My Instagram is posted at the end of the video @danmcisaacvlogs :)

[@pendatangbaru1167]

So.. the plan not going well yeah? Then what about desember 2024, are you willing to take the jlpt n3/n2?

[@makaizaku]

I was planning to make a video specifically about what's going well and what isn't, and what so-so. I don't think I'm at N3 yet. We'll see when December JLPT comes around. Will you be taking it?

[@pendatangbaru1167]

No, Sir. I will not take the exam this December. I am a novice, still in an online course (N5) from August till this October. In my country, registration for the December JLPT closed in early September. I didn't have the courage before, even though the community gave me all their support for applying December jlpt N5 (and many of them will take it). My current plan is to take the N4 jlpt in mid 2025.

[@makaizaku]

I'm not sure if I was entirely prepared for the N4, but took it anyway. You don't have to rush it. Taking the next level up next year is all the same. Let us know how it goes! 頑張りましょう！