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[cynical_pink]

Three interviews.  Three job offers.  Yo~sh.

By the time you guys read this, it will probably be too late for me to make a decision based on your feedback (I've got to contact the companies in about two hours).. but I think my mind may be set anyway.  So, here we go~~.

1.  Company that's much like the JET Program I'm currently a part of.

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Comments

[airiko]

Here's my honest opinion at the moment:

The third job seems like it will fit you the best. I do not recommend taking the first job just because of its location - Osaka is awesome, yes, and Tokyo is huge, yes, but it seems like you'll just be lost in the mix of the corporation there and I don't think you want to feel like that again. I know you too well to think you'd be happy with that.

The actors school... I see you getting sick of it in 3 weeks, to be honest. It sounds great and everything, but it also sounds quite high-and-mighty, and those kinds of attitudes are not conducive to a good work environment. Moreover, it was flattering being offered the job, I'm sure - and from a distant perspective it seems glamorous, but it doesn't seem suitable for long-term for you. In other words, I think you're gonna get annoyed hopping around like an animal.

My opinions might change later, this is just my first impression. ;D

[cynical_pink]

I love you for it! Tons of thanks for such a thoughtful reply.

There definitely was a sense of .. well, not necessarily the high-and-mighty .. but soft superiority at the drama corp. For good reason; they've got a hell of a track record. But it felt more like a business to me than a school because of it.

And like you said, long-term, could I keep up with that stuff? I don't know if I'd want to. I think if it was roleplaying with older kids it would be fun, but crawling on the floor and going "SNAKE!!! WHAT AM I?! SNAAAAAKE!" might start to break me down on the inside. (x_x)

Major hugs, girlie. You're gonna visit me, right?

[airiko]

Yeah, yeah. We will party like it's 1999 2009. I am coming back to Jappyland as soon as I possibly can. Maybe with JET, maybe not - at least I can use JET or something like Interac as a stepping stone. D:

[cynical_pink]

I am COMPLETELY against you taking a position with JET (or any other mass-ALT producing service).

I'd only advocate JET for you for two reasons:
1. You need the money. It almost always offers the highest pay you can get as an uncertified English teacher in Japan.
2. You want to experience small town life. That's not a bad thing. Shikoku is an extreme. I think I like a smaller community, however, I just want to be able to reach the cities easily.

If you have any desire to live in the city, find yourself a private company and go through that. You've got more than adequate Japanese skills, and your previous experience here will gain you major points. Also, this way, you can teach whatever grade you'd like. I see jobs looking for assistants at universities as well as all the kiddy stuff I've talked about. You've got so much potential, so don't narrow down your options!

[xvkarbear]

I agree with airiko. I think the drama school is going to wear you out and you're going to end up hating it. Because if they do expect you to be genki.. how is that any better then your last journal post?

[cynical_pink]

My last post.. haha, excellent point, Kar. I hadn't thought of it from that angle..

[mvegeta2002]

I know I'm late and this will be a short reply as I'm on a iPhone., but I pretty much agree with everyone else. Third job fits you far more than the others. Followed by the first only because I believe the second job is more of a short term thing, like if you could do it for a few weeks and quit without consequence it would be awesome.

Anyway that's my two cents.

[angie_in_japan]

we talked off-line already, u know what i think. :D
but i just wanted to add an "official" comment too!
Its not a question of what you can do...because I know you can do anything. Its about being happy.
Faking it is not going to make you happy, i don't care how many actors you teach.

[miya_fangirl]

Krissa hun, are you still around?

I'm sorry Ive been away for ahwile.. ive been quite sick. >< Hope we can chat soon <3 Hope you're healthy and happy! I've missed you =)