Been researching for a week now and I’m ready to make my first post here…
I am from Ontario, Canada. I am 26 with a undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. I’m starting to learn Japanese only now sadly, but I am very committed. My current work is in Mechanical AutoCAD design, for air conditioning and plumbing services. I’m not sure how feasible it would be to continue this career path in Japan… In general, I am passionate about teaching and working with kids, so I could teach English, of course the pay is surely worse.
**HERE IS MY PLAN TO MOVE TO JAPAN IN THE NEW YEAR (2025):**
1. Obtain a job by applying for as many jobs related to english teaching or mechanical engineering, on all the Japan job listing websites I’ve found on Google. Also apply to the JET programme and try to get accepted there alternatively.
2. Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the employer
3. Obtain Work Visa and continuously renew until I die (don’t actually know how this part works. Obtain permanent residences maybe?)
More or less, I have the general idea to pull this off right? If you are wondering why I would like to move to Japan, it is because of the culture of living, respect and ancient tradition.