3 ms·
A bit off topic but I went to Japan for the first time earlier this year and really enjoyed it, specially the food!. Since I've been back I've been thinking of
by throwaway081114 12y ago
A bit off topic but I went to Japan for the first time earlier this year and really enjoyed it, specially the food!. Since I've been back I've been thinking of working there for a while as a dev, I know a friend of a friend got recruited by Rakuten but he is much younger than me and speaks Japanese. Considering that I'm in my 30s, not white or asian,can't speak, read or write a word of Japanese and 10+ years of experience as a dev in Australia, USA and Latin America, what are my chances of landing a semi decent job in Japan and is this a good idea? I am specially concerned about the low salaries,being overworked, xenophobia and not being able to learn the language, I feel too old for these kinds of adventures but I haven't stopped thinking about this possibility since I got back.
- crishoj 12y agoPerhaps going as an expatriate for a western-based company would be a viable option for you. This way, you would be employed on western terms, with western salary, and in all likelihood have your relocation and accommodation taken care off. Also, there's a higher chance that local language skills aren't a strict necessity.