How did you escape the English teaching nightmare?

Hi folks, I've been an English teacher here in Japan for longer than I care to admit in public. My question is, how did you escape it? Im looking for some common skills/pathways (like being N2+ level in Japanese etc.). Also, how is your life now? How much money are you making and is there anything you wish you'd done different? Thanks in advance for the replies

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