I came over in the early 2000s with the equivalent of a CELTA and rudimentary Japanese language skills on a dispatch ALT contract. Within a year, I moved on to direct hire positions, did some PD, got my Japanese up to pass JLPT N2, and work in a private high school where I have job security and a decent salary.
Has anybody who's come over in the last five years managed to move into academic teaching with just a CELTA or equivalent?
by SeaEuphoric7319