Hi, it has just been one year in my current Japanese company. Now, I have to move to the US to start my graduate studies this fall (August 2nd week+).
So, I need to quit my company but the company is planning to draft some sort of contract (binding money) that I should return back to the company after completing my graduate studies.
From the company’s perspective, they had performed an investment in bringing me from my original country to Japan and helping me settle here. (Note: I hadn’t signed any sort of contract from my company that I need to work at least XX no. of years in this company plus my Zairyou (residence card) expires in August as well – the same time as leaving).
Additionally, I need to know what money deductions from my salary can I claim back as well. I have the following deductions from my salary every month –
健康保険料 (Health Insurance Premium),
厚生年金保険 ( Welfare Annuity Insurance )
雇用保険料 ( Unemployment Insurance Premiums )
所得税 (Income Tax)
ひうち会 (Henchmen?)
旅行積立 (Travel Allowance)
I have just informed my company of my intentions until now, and they have asked me for my VISA and university letter which I have yet to send.
Please suggest me what should be my further steps.
(Reposted from r/JapanJobs as didn’t receive any leads there.)
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From that list you can only get a refund for 厚生年金保険. And are you sure you got the travel allowance deducted from your monthly salary, shouldn’t it be the otherway around?
First, is your company paying for your graduate studies?
If no, and you don’t want to come back to them, firmly tell them no to anything other than the things they need to end your employment with them. This does not include a US visa or university letter. Do not give them these things. As long as you are following the rules of your contract for ending your employment, you do not need to do anything else. If you were on a yearly contract, this is doubly so. Their investment in you ends at the completion of the contract. The only consideration might be if it was a permanent contract.
Why do they need your university documentation? You don’t need a reason to quit. I wouldn’t give it to them. Unless you really want to come back and work with them after finishing your degree, tell them to kick rocks. This isn’t the 17th century. You’re not their indentured servant.
You shouldn’t sign anything if you don’t plan on working with them again. You have no obligation to pay them back or do any favors. Yes they made an “investment” bringing you here but you also took a risk. I hate it when companies try to gaslight people.