I’m reading you need an applicable skill as well as speaking japanese to work. I was thinking an entry level computer technician job ( which I’d hate; I don’t even like computers but it was recommended to me at an evaluation as something I’d be good at) and to practice nihongo on my own for four years to try to become proficient. And look into Japanese classes near me. Also I don’t have a degree in anything just a GED
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any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Japanese on its own doesn’t give you much. If you’re fluent, you could look into assistant teacher positions in language schools. If you also have very strong command of another language, you could look into translation, but without a degree and experience your options will be limited. You could start with amateur manga or light novel translation positions.
If you’re not fluent but would like to find a job that lets you practice your Japanese, you could look into low skill positions in Japan or in a Japanese neighborhood in a larger US city, e.g. as a clerk in a convenience store.
Getting a work visa might be challenging though. Perhaps a student visa with part time language studies, part time work? You’d have to research the exact rules that apply in such scenario.
It likely won’t do you any good if it’s the only thing on your resume. However, if you know what job you want being fluent in Japanese can elevate you above other candidates if the company works with Japanese clients.
So focus more on what career you want to go into. Having a second language will be a bonus.
Japan already has a ton of workers without high school degrees. You’re probably not going to go far unless you’re an entertainer or something.
If you have a passion for something, get at least a 4-year college degree in it and look for work.