EPIK or JET?
I am a student doing my bachelor of education rn and I have a degree in developmental psychology.…
Anxiety and guilt about saving and pending money, 2nd year pension refund?
Hi everyone, just wanted to seek some advice or maybe share your experiences if you've felt the same?…
Post-JET Pension Refund
Hi guys, recently returned JET (returned home August 1 2024) who's a little confused with the pension refund…
A JET’s Job Options After Going Home?
Are there any resources to help JETs find work after the program either within their home country or…
Preferred name signficantly different than my legal name; how to manage during interview process?
The USA application didn't have a section where we could describe our preferred name or anything. I'm worried…
Any South African applicants?
I was wondering if there are any South African applicants for 2025. Has anyone gotten any confirmation on…
Life Post JET: Academia
Hello all, Going through the motions of a typical new JET, questioning my future. I understand life can…
Participants without Japanese language skills
For those JETs who began their ALT experience with no or next to zero Japanese language knowledge/skills: how…
dealing with not renewing my contract
Unfortunately because of things at home, I will be returning back home and not renewing my contract in…
Dealing with sensitive topics during the interview?
So one thing I'm scared shitless about is questions about the atom bomb, slavery, indigenous people in the…
To those who had a TEFL when you applied, did you get asked about it?
I feel like I got scammed with my TEFL and didn't really learn a whole lot. I still…
Incomplete Application
Hey guys, I am from Down Under, and I submitted my application on the 4th of November (it's…