Post by kyushupalmtrees on Oct 7, 2020 9:50:28 GMT 9
Currently in my second year of JET and coasting through as a CIR.
Wanted to get a new job since the day I began, but things got better this year and I enjoy maybe 50% of what I do. Though, with the thought of 'what next' ever looming, I applied for a few jobs and have basically received a role in the hotel of my city. I was introduced to this job by other high up (?) people who know I want to be more of a performer/creative/spokesperson and so I guess the long-term plan is to become a spokesperson for the hotel, but they want me to start from the very bottom with a probation year and they gasped when they saw my salary...
I'm feeling really unsure whether I want to take a pay cut right now (as well as more hours, less free time, little to no time off and working holidays)... the opportunity has real potential, but I am so on the fence about taking the leap.
JET isn't forever and the pay & conditions more so. However, as a CIR - surely we are in positions to receive roles that match or are higher than our current salaries? Deep down I just want to move away from the Inaka City Life and become a localiser/translator in Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto/Fukuoka. But the opportunity could blossom into something great... the unknown is killing me.
What should I do?
*Ask for the contract*
PROS:
New experience
Support for life (if I wanted)
Chance to become well known where I am
Career growth + new skills
CONS:
Less pay
Less free time
Probation
May get stuck and have no time off to get interviews
Who's to say I end up stuck in the backroom...?
Wanted to get a new job since the day I began, but things got better this year and I enjoy maybe 50% of what I do. Though, with the thought of 'what next' ever looming, I applied for a few jobs and have basically received a role in the hotel of my city. I was introduced to this job by other high up (?) people who know I want to be more of a performer/creative/spokesperson and so I guess the long-term plan is to become a spokesperson for the hotel, but they want me to start from the very bottom with a probation year and they gasped when they saw my salary...
I'm feeling really unsure whether I want to take a pay cut right now (as well as more hours, less free time, little to no time off and working holidays)... the opportunity has real potential, but I am so on the fence about taking the leap.
JET isn't forever and the pay & conditions more so. However, as a CIR - surely we are in positions to receive roles that match or are higher than our current salaries? Deep down I just want to move away from the Inaka City Life and become a localiser/translator in Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto/Fukuoka. But the opportunity could blossom into something great... the unknown is killing me.
What should I do?
*Ask for the contract*
PROS:
New experience
Support for life (if I wanted)
Chance to become well known where I am
Career growth + new skills
CONS:
Less pay
Less free time
Probation
May get stuck and have no time off to get interviews
Who's to say I end up stuck in the backroom...?
