Ive reached my FIRE target and considering switching to an easier part time job for a while before eventually maybe pulling the plug entirely. I have N1 but does not speak that well japanese. Other than that Im not interested in working in my current field so I would be looking for jobs that does not require any particular qualifications. Any suggestions of types of jobs that would be easy/possible for me to get? I absolutely dont care if the salary is shit, as long as I can do it part time and its kindof chill job. Please inspire me what I could do
by AerieAcrobatic1248
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Convenience store?
Cafe?
Izakaya?
Concierge/reception at a Hotel or hostel? Meet interesting people from all over the world, give them your local tips.
if you can sign up for timee maybe you can live the freeter life and pick up whatever you think feels interesting
Is it just you or you have a family?
I was in a similar situation and getting a full time or part time job wasn’t even in the plans but happened because I wanted to keep my mind and body active and well, more money could provide my daughter with a potentially better future.
My main question is are you just looking for a job as a way to spend time out and keep yourself mentally and socially active?
Have you thought about joining sport circles, groups or trying to build something yourself or with a small group of entrepreneurs? I’ve found there are many opportunities here in Japan to build new businesses, it’s just that navigating the bureaucracy and building partnerships is a very complicated and slow process, but I find it way more exciting than joining a company and losing my “freedom”.
Just curious, what was your FIRE target?
Do you have PR? I’m just wondering if having a low salary might cause you any trouble when you try to renew your visa. It will certainly disqualify you from potentially getting a home loan if that’s something you are thinking about.
Tour guide is probably the easiest.
I don’t know your age or if you have PR so unsure how realistic this may be for you, but my wife is a part-time flight attendant here and it’s pretty much the ultimate baristaFIRE job in Japan. You can atill make NISA contributions, get generous time off, and fly anywhere dirt cheap.
The company also handles things like health insurance and tax so it’s easy to just show up, do your job and leave. The only bad parts really are the unpredictable schedule and that it’s pretty hard on the body (not blue collar hard, but unexpectedly so).
Still, for someone FIRED looking for flexible part-time work with great perks, it’s pretty much impossible to beat.
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