Hi, so, I've never really made a reddit post but this morning I woke up to an email that's kinda making me freak out. I applied with ALTIA Central and got through all the interviews and stuff fine. I got my instructor VISA with their help and I was literally just waiting to be placed when I received an email stating they were no longer sure if they'd be able to find a place for me due to them losing a contract. They encouraged me to look into other opportunities with an April start.
Basically, my anxiety is through the roof. For some context, I graduated in last spring and my resume is pretty shabby. I've really only worked with adult students, and I briefly worked at a pre-K through 8th grade private school. Nothing else is relevant other than my degree being in English and I did get my TESOL certification. I just applied to like three positions I found, but I have until April 24th before I'm no longer able to use my VISA stamp.
I guess I'm looking for some advice in my rather bleak position. I've already checked JobsInJapan and GaijinPot but the majority of their positions are restricted to domestic applicants. One of my friends that already works and teaches there said she'll send me a list of positions she got from a job fair but I have a feeling I'll be facing the same domestic applicants only situation.
On the off-chance that by some miracle I do get a job there, what would the situation with my VISA look like since they were my guarantors on the application? Is there a way to alter the type of VISA if I get a job in a non-instructor position?
Thanks for any advice! And yes, I will also be applying to jobs in my city.
by TiredLilac