Hello,
As far as I can see from experience and research. For those starting out at the bottom (dispatched ALT or Eikaiwa workers and to an extent ALT direct hires) there are only really a few career paths for something that is satisfying and financially sustaining. Correct me if I am wrong but…
1. Get employed by a private high school.
1. pros: Real responsibilities with real salary. May get your own classroom if you get 特別免許. Job stability.
2. cons: Like all teachers all over the world; long hours and underpaid for the amount of work.
2. University teaching.
1. pros: Less stressful with higher hourly pay. Control of curriculum(?).
2. cons: Less stable (many not employed past 5 years). Further education required: masters + publications required to even be looked at.
3. Work multiple part time gigs (part time hourly usually pays higher than salaried hourly).
1. pros: Be in charge of your own schedule. Work less for similar monthly pay as DH ALTs.
2. cons: Must be excellent at juggling a bunch of schedules. Less stable pay.
4. Open your own school.
1. pros: Be your own boss. Teach how you want. Cut out the middle man.
2. cons: Running a business is hard. Finding students takes time. Further education recommended to be a good teacher and businessman.
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To be honest this list’s pros and cons are coming from my angle specifically where I have limited finances and time at the moment.
I am most curious about people who have furthered their career here in education and if there is a route that is not listed here or if the pros and cons are incorrect.
by Ejemy