Hi! Basic background on my situation: I’m in my early twenties with a BS in economics from a top 50 school in the US and ~2 years of work experience at a specialized consulting firm (not big 4, but a large name in the specialized industry). I also have N2 level Japanese. My boyfriend is Japanese and we’ve been doing long distance these two years post grad, but basically decided we’re closing the gap in the next two years. For a few different reasons we decided on Japan over America…
All of this to say, I want to stay in the best possible position for my career when I move.
My first thought is to get my masters at a university in Japan in economics, specifically in the field I currently work in, and then go through new graduate hiring from there with established connections.
Alternatively, I could job hunt from abroad but… I have zero understanding of sponsorships or the best way to job hunt remotely. If I do this route I’d wait until I have three years experience and a promotion under my belt. But I understand this experience might be meaningless, especially being only N2…
Does anyone have any experience with either of these paths? Or advice on how to move over considering these goals?? I’m trying for some scholarships for grad school as well to help lessen the financial burden as much as possible.
Also, I understand English teaching is one of the easiest ways to get a visa… but I’d rather not do it lol. So please avoid just saying that English teaching is the only way. Thanks!!
by gigiprinty