Hey everyone,
I’m planning to come to Japan on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) and trying to figure out what kind of jobs I could realistically get. My background is 5+ years with the Government of Canada in instructional design / project management, and I’m multilingual (English native, fluent Spanish & French, some German). I also have a college diploma in graphic + web design, but no bachelor’s degree and no Japanese, which I know may limit options.
My biggest question is: Could a WHV job cover living expenses, or do most people end up dipping into savings? And with my background/languages, is there any chance of landing something a bit better than minimum wage (e.g. teaching Spanish, hospitality in tourist areas), or is it almost always entry-level pay?
Would love to hear about your experiences. Thanks!
Advice and tips are welcome as well!
by skinenthuiast