Hello everybody!

[theBrokenMonkey]

I am the Broken Monkey, or Erik.
Swedish, just arrived in japan but have been here a few times before including a one year japanese-study-stay.
Plan to stay in Gifu or Aichi close to Gifu to be near my wife's family. I am married to a japanese woman.
About to start looking for a job, but have few ideas on what to aim fo. Not being a native english speaker, and having done stuides at a swedish university that I could turn in to a degree, seem to be reasons for me to look for something other than a job teaching english.
I am 30+ and we have two small kids.

 

[nahadef]

Welcome! Like with all forums these days, fresh blood is a good thing.

I'm a little older, and with just one kid, but I'm enjoying my time here.

 

[thomas]

Welcome aboard, Eric!

 

[theBrokenMonkey]

Thanks! =)

 

[pauro12]

ようこそ。（＾＿＾）

 

[theBrokenMonkey]

ありがとう！

 

[zoomingjapan]

Hi!

You could get an English teaching job if your English is decent enough.
Most schools only require you to be a native speaker because of the work visa. As you are married to a Japanese citizen, that won't be an issue, so I think your chances are quite good, especially if you live in the countryside.

Gifu is really great, I especially love Gujo-Hachiman . I hope you'll enjoy it there!

 

[theBrokenMonkey]

Thanks! I hope I will find a decent job somewhere, eventually...