Dear All,
I'm living in Berlin and have been a Postdoc at a university for a while. I am applying for an Assistant Professor position in Japan ( Tokyo Uni, no doubt the group is awesome and the university is a nice place to work at), but even though untypical for academia people to look at money, I have to calculate very well given that my ex + 2 children will stay in Berlin, and I will have to send them money or convince them to move with me.
When I look at salaries ( starting from JPY 340,000 per month), is that a number a "family" of 4 can live good with ? I have been to Tokyo as a visitor but never seen how real life/economy would look like for people working there or living in a flat suitable for 4. When a postdoc has some years of experience abroad does that count and increase the income ?
Any tip/ advice/opinion is highly appreciated
by Wael876