Hi everyone, first time posting here. I wanted to ask for some advice about pivoting in my career.
A little background: my parents and youngest brother live here, and I used to spend summers with them even before I made the move more permanent. During college, I mostly stayed in my home country until I graduated last year with a degree in game development. Since then, breaking into the industry there as a game designer or technical designer has been tough – not a lot of studios around, and most roles I've seen are looking for mid to senior-level experience. The few roles I do qualify for tend to offer salaries that just aren't enough to make a living.
So right now, I'm considering pivoting to English teaching while I study Japanese seriously for a year. It's something I regret not focusing on earlier, but I want to give myself a better shot at eventually working in game dev around Tokyo.
For those who've made similar pivots or work in creative fields in Japan – does this path seem realistic or worth it in the long run?
by hellstrom00