I'm dreaming of moving to Japan. I've been to visit a couple of times and fell in love with Tokyo. I know it's not some utopia and the grass is always greener etc, but my partner and I are investigating whether a move to Japan could be possible for us.
I do not have a university degree. I currently have 7 years of experience in the field of data:
2 years data analytics apprenticeship
1.5 years junior bi engineer
2.5 years data analyst
1 year analytics engineer
I know that for the work visa you need either a degree or 10+ years of relevant work experience. I'm hoping in my next job (in my current country) to transition to a data engineer role and so ideally would then apply for data engineering roles in Japan once I hit the 10 years experience mark.
I'm wondering if my data analyst roles would count as 'relevant'? How strict are the requirements? Is this even a feasible dream to move to Japan and work within the data field without being able to speak Japanese?
My partner has a bachelors and a masters and is working in IT engineering, so I know he'll have an easier time of it. The biggest concern is whether immigration would consider me!
If anybody has any ideas or advice please let me know!
— I know the best option would be to get a university degree before trying to relocate there. I know it's something I should consider, but degrees where I am are verrrryyyy expensive, meaning I would be tasking out a considerable loan and at least 3 years out of my career, which just isn't really feasible for me right now, hence why I'm wondering whether I could make it with 10 years experience instead?
by gealli