Hello, this is my first time posting here but I really need help with deciding my next move after college. I don't know who else to ask about this so I came here.
Bottom line is I want to get to Japan as fast as possible. I know that will take sometime, but I need some advice on what path I should take that would most likely get me the fastest to Japan.
I am a student soon graduate with a Bachelor's in computer science with a minor in cyber security. I have around one year of experience in various part of the computer science field such as web development, system admin, and IoT devices. I currently have two obvious paths to attempt
Note: I have studied and know a good bit of Japanese but never got around to taking the JLPT. I also have a good bit of friends who live there who are willing to help with housing and getting other services.
Path1: Pursue a Ph.D
My mentor in college is advising that I pursue a Ph.D because it will open me up to some more opportunities in the U.S.. I want to pursue this because 1. I will get a Ph.D out of it 2. I can apply for the CLS scholarship again. I can at least try three more times, but is it worth it? I want to get the CLS scholarship to become fluent because I really don't have any other opportunity otherwise. Yes, there is language schools, but I don't have the money for that. And I know you're wondering about the tuition with the Ph.D. I have scholarships that I can get that will cover it fully along with joining a program that will pay for it.
Path2: Join a company that has offices in Japan.
When it comes to any field right now nepotism is kind of the shortcut to getting the job. I have made a couple of friends in college who have jobs in companies near me and have said they can help me. There are a couple of them that have offices in Japan, but I just don't want to get stuck in my hometown for even longer than I have to and probably have to work for 4+ years to get to Japan. What do you guys think?
I am open to any other paths/suggestions that people have.
I have been told to join JET but I really need to get a job involved with my degree because hiring managers are ruthless when it comes to employment gaps.
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