Is the JET Programme in Japan worth it? 5 Pros and Cons of Teaching in Japan

Spoiler alert - yes. Yes, it very much is worth it!
Hello everybody!
This video covers what I think are the most important pros and cons of participating in the JET Programme in Japan. As always, it's impossible to tell what you'll experience in Japan until you actually get here. However, I hope this video is helpful in creating healthy expectations!
Let me know if you have any questions :)
Have a lovely day/night ✨
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[@pearl_heartsss]

wow thanks! I start soon and i'm very excited :)

[@alexandracloete]

Oh my gosh congratulations for getting in! Make the most of it ✨️🤸🏽‍♀️🤍

[@tylerkneller1891]

Thank you for this helpful insight! I recently got placed in Northern rural Hokkaido as a JET this coming year. I'm very excited but still a little nervous with the adjustments.

[@alexandracloete]

Oh my gosh congrats! I'm glad this video was helpful. It's definitely normal to feel a little nervous. Be sure to be patient with yourself when adjusting during those first few months 😌 The Hokkaido JETs I met were wonderful and some of us are still in contact so I recommend getting some FB and LINE contacts as soon as you get there! Enjoyyy 🥰🤸🏽‍♀️✨️

[@nomfundozondi839]

Not you wearing my colour palette 🤭😍great job Alex🤸🏾‍♀️🫶🏾really informative!

[@alexandracloete]

Let's just say you inspired me 🤭 thanks for watching Naz! ❤️✨️

[@swisdom9117]

Was searching for vids like this and I have to say you’re sooo pretty! Hope I can get some value from this video as well as I’m planning on applying to the program this year.

[@alexandracloete]

*Elvis Presley voice* Thank you very much 🤭 I hope the tips were helpful! And good luck with your application. Applying can be a pretty long process but just make sure you're starting as early as possible and you'll be golden ✨️

[@lizwimasango6991]

Omg 13:59 😂 I thought you're American 😮 Kanti you're my homie🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@alexandracloete]

Yes gorlie! Born and bred 🤭🇿🇦 Are you planning to do the JET Programme?

[@lizwimasango6991]

Hy Cloete, what kind of clothes are you allowed to wear to work? Do you wear pants?

[@alexandracloete]

Hey ✨️ It depends on your school rules, but generally smart casual is allowed. Pants are totally okay! I have a video where I speak about this in more detail and show some examples 🥰: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fofNg5R3hNFrrsksi=Q4KsMIOQHTEOS4qR 🌻

[@lizwimasango6991]

@@alexandracloete Thank you, Iet me check it out🙏

[@welcomeherelena]

Hey, how's it going? Great channel and nice video.👍21👈Have a nice day!😊

[@alexandracloete]

Thanks! You too ✨️

[@erin7945]

Are you still teaching through a different program?

[@alexandracloete]

Hey! Yes and no? 🤭 I'm still teaching, but for a private company now. It's an eikaiwa so I'm no longer in a public school!

[@goldguilder9554]

Now Starbucks baristas and McDonald’s employees in California are earning more than JET ALTs and CIRs earning $20/hr

[@alexandracloete]

Oh, I had no idea! In my case, fast food workers work way harder than I did on JET 🤭 so, as they deserve!

[@goldguilder9554]

With USDJPY at 157 yen to the dollar is it even worth it? Japanese wages are damn low now

[@pavelmartinez4617]

You do know Japan has different costs relative to their Yen, right???

[@goldguilder9554]

You need to be rich to be able to afford to JET. Doing it only for the experience and not needing the money

[@alexandracloete]

That's a very broad statement. From an American perspective, yes, it's not as monetarily rewarding as in the past because of Japan's low yen. As a South African (and I'm sure many other countries can relate) however, you can do JET and benefit from experiencing Japan and a good salary! It's also good to keep relativity in mind. You would be earning a good Japanese salary, so your quality of life in Japan would be decent too.

[@letusplay2296]

​@@alexandracloeteI'm an incoming JET from Europe and the salary is low compared to here but the cost of living, rent etc is also much lower in the prefecture I'm going to, so I'm sure it won't feel like a low a low salary since I'll have a decent sum left after paying for necessities

[@alexandracloete]

@@letusplay2296 oh cool, incoming JET! I hope your time on the program is great 🥺 And that's exactly what I meant by relativity! You'll have enough to spend in Japan (don't buy too many konbini desserts though 🤭)

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