Hello! I am not sure if this is the right subreddit for this but you see, it's possible that I am going to live in Japan. In addition, it is also possible that I might work as a relaxation Massage Therapist there(it's my father's job so I have decided to work as one too).
The dilemma that I have is, can I do it?
Here are some background/context:
- I am the 18 years old old daughter of a Japanese citizen(meaning I am eligible for the Child of a Japanese National Visa)
- I am currently living in the Philippines
- I am half Filipino, half Japanese
- I know minimal to no Japanese(I am slowly trying to learn)
- I do not have a bachelor's degree
- We are currently experiencing a bit of a financial problem(that is the main reason why I want to work there)
I have a few problems that I am currently nervously thinking about:
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If I can't be a Massage Therapist I might just become an ALT. Will it be possible?
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I am Japanese but I do not know how to speak nor act "Japanese." Will they pity or belittle me?
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I am introverted and I sometimes can't understand social cues. Will I appear rude? What to do if that happens?
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Doing paperworks/reports. How do they do it in Japan?
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I am a slow learner. Meaning, I might only remember or learn crucial Keigo and conversational phrases. Can I survive if ever?
by Tabers_707