Hello, i would like to ask you to help me with tough decission. This year i visited Japan for first time and because i’m dealing with some life stuff (classic), i would like to work there for at least a year (or longer), but i’m not sure if i even stand any chance.
I’m in my 30s and from Czech Republic. While i would like to go there immeddiately i need to safe some cash first, so i plan to safe for 1 or 2 years preparing myself. I want to do B2 (or C1) certificate in English and N5 (or N4) in Japanese.
I worked in Logistics for short time, drove forklift and was delivery man ( i kinda like driving ). I also started programming, but its more hobby than anything else, but i thought about doing some certification in IT or programming.
What i would like to know: Do i stand any chance? If possible what industry and what location? Please be realistic with me. I need to plan carefully from now on.
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**Chances to get work in Japan**
Hello, i would like to ask you to help me with tough decission. This year i visited Japan for first time and because i’m dealing with some life stuff (classic), i would like to work there for at least a year (or longer), but i’m not sure if i even stand any chance.
I’m in my 30s and from Czech Republic. While i would like to go there immeddiately i need to safe some cash first, so i plan to safe for 1 or 2 years preparing myself. I want to do B2 (or C1) certificate in English and N5 (or N4) in Japanese.
I worked in Logistics for short time, drove forklift and was delivery man ( i kinda like driving ). I also started programming, but its more hobby than anything else, but i thought about doing some certification in IT or programming.
What i would like to know: Do i stand any chance? If possible what industry and what location? Please be realistic with me. I need to plan carefully from now on.
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Ok so in my opinion, if u want to get a proper office job u need N1 or N2 level Japanese. But with N4 or N5 level u can definitely get a factory job. Like my friends worked in factories like Yamato or Amazon and earned around 150,000 yen per month which was pretty good for University students. If u are really good in English, u can do English teaching jobs or even work in restaurants in Tokyo coz there you don’t need much Japanese. There are plenty of options so don’t worry, you will be fine!
If you like driving, you may be in luck:
https://soranews24.com/2023/09/14/moving-to-japan-as-a-foreigner-to-work-as-a-taxi-bus-or-truck-driver-may-be-getting-easier-soon/
[This kind of work?](https://jobsinjapan.com/jobs/787129/factory-work-transporting-items-within-the-factory-monthly-income-of-300000-yen-or-more-possible/)
Or skilled workers:
[MOFA](https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/fna/ssw/us/overview/)
Japan’s not an easy country to start your life over in. For one, the culture can be intimidating. But more importantly, you won’t find decent opportunities without a university degree.
Being realistic, you should find an alternative plan. Sorry. Good luck with your life stuff.