Hello everyone, I am currently seeking employment in Japan. I recently accepted a position for Interac in Tokyo and ngl I am worried about the salary. Ik that outside of JET, everything else is pretty much…not good in terms of condition and pay, but my options are limited. Is it possible for me to actually live on it despite having student loans back in the US? (Ik I won't be able to do much with that pay).
I have asked around, but would love some more input.
Rn with the whole SAVE situation, I am unsure what exactly my payments would be. They should
be 0, but not sure what will happen now. If not, I'll still be on an income-based repayment plan
I saw that the standard salary for Tokyo is 228,800/month.
(I thought about asking to switch placements bc of the HCOL, but I don't want to seem super unprofessional asking about that and a deferment,,,idk}
I want to experience Japan, but I'm also trying to be realistic. I plan on deferring though and bc of that I am also applying to JET (the portal hasn't opened yet but I've already finished the first draft of my SOP and am working on my TEFL). I will also be applying to ALTIA.
I'm kinda stressed and would really love some advice and would love to hear from anyone who is or has been an Interac ALT in Tokyo. I would also love to hear from people with experience working with ALTIA. If you have any suggestions regarding other companies I should apply to, I would really appreciate that as well.
by floatingaccnt