Elizabeth
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Except the only rule violation has been the unchecked level of personal insult.Well, I think this thread is becoming moot. The OP hasn't come back in over 2 weeks to add any comments or questions. Lock?
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Except the only rule violation has been the unchecked level of personal insult.Well, I think this thread is becoming moot. The OP hasn't come back in over 2 weeks to add any comments or questions. Lock?
I don't mean to be rude, either, but there were 18 posts since your last entry at the end of December. You didn't seem to feel the need to reply to any of them?As for those of you who are saying that i am not even checking this thread, you're wrong. I manage my account through my email. If i get a message that says that somebody has posted, i will check it. if the thread remains stagnant, i won't. i don't mean to be rude, but this is the truth.
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As for those of you who are saying that i am not even checking this thread, you're wrong. I manage my account through my email. If i get a message that says that somebody has posted, i will check it. if the thread remains stagnant, i won't. i don't mean to be rude, but this is the truth.
I checked your last login date and time each time I made a comment about how long it had been since you checked the thread, so go peddle that fib elsewhere.
Like I have said before, its most-likely a phase (at least in the USA) that kids want to up and move to Japan. I am 26 now, and I used to have the carefree way of thinking, before I really took a look at the situation. I can't really speak much Japanese, I am not a big fan of teaching, and the work structure is vastly different than what I am used to. It doesn't mean I dont want to visit, in fact I am really excited to be able to go in April.
This forum really helped me confirm what I already came to realise, the hardships involved with moving. Even though Mike Cash may seem harsh at times, and uncaring, his words really speak volumes.
Except the only rule violation has been the unchecked level of personal insult.
EDIT by Glenski, to remove the quote with offensive language.
Can we keep the pejoratives to a minimum here?
I don't mean to be rude, either, but there were 18 posts since your last entry at the end of December. You didn't seem to feel the need to reply to any of them?
There were questions and lots of useful information. If you were really that interested in this thread, it's my opinion that you would come back a lot more often to respond.
Care to respond to any of them now?
It would be the polite thing to do, don't you think? I mean, people have taken the time to add comments (deserving of thanks at least), questions (that deserve answers, so I guess this would be at least one post that would make it "necessary", yes), or information (that would also be deserving of thanks and perhaps follow-up questions).Of course.Just because i don't respond doesn't mean i'm not interested or don't look at them and try to learn. Is it so necessary that i post?
Nobody should knock dreams unless they are realistic ones. What exactly is your "chance"?Omg... I laughed through a lot of this. And don't even dare think about bashing me and telling me my dreams are futile and that I'll hate the country. I've wanted to move there since I was 7. Don't you think that's a long time for a dream? I do, and I won't give up on that one. I'm actually getting a chance to make it come true.
If you don't have enough money to visit, how do you expect to live here? More details, please.Plus, I don't have the money to visit first. What do you think me of? Rich?
Plenty of others have worked for a living in order to scrape up the money needed. Are you special? I started working at 15 and paid my way through college while supporting my brothers, sisters, and mother because Dad wouldn't pay alimony.I have to earn my own money, because my parents won't give it to me and/or they don't have enough of it themselves with all the movies they buy.
How, pray tell?I can't visit, therefore, I'm being bold and jumping right in.
Well, compared to New York City and London, Tokyo is pretty much the same financially, according to people from NYC and London. How much do you need? Let's see. You're American, according to your avatar, so that rules out a working holiday visa (which only lasts 12 or 18 months for other nationalities anyway). So, you will need a degree or several (3-10) years of experience in order to get a visa that allows you to stay here more than 90 days at a clip as a tourist. Exceptions to that include:I haven't even learned near enough of what I need. I need to find out how much money I need to take, for example, but I know it'll be a LOT. Because Tokyo and the rest of Japan is just that expensive.
I'm sure someone of Mike Cash's amazing character, who can manage to make people regret ever posting in a forum in order to pursue a dream with such negativity and coldness, can take a few naughty words in order to expose how unhelpful and immature he actually is.
Oh, and I'm not going to college. I'm not special.
What exactly is my freaking chance? I want to get out, and I can. Therefore I will. Out of where? Let me clear this point up for you. I HATE THE U.S. OF A. I don't care if you think I'm betraying my country, I just wasn't meant to be here.
How the hell am I jumping right in? Let's see. Oh, I don't know, I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO VISIT!
Me AND my friend are moving together. If I don't move, she can't move. If she doesn't, I can't. It's a 2 person thing in our situation. I'm sticking with my reason. Don't freaking try to drag me down and tell me otherwise. I'm sticking with my reason, my feelings and my way of going about things.
I'm not going to compromise for something I really want. I'm not.
How do I plan on living there if I don't have the money to visit? No time to make the extra money. So, bugger off.
My dream isn't a f***ing fantasy. It IS realistic. You just don't see it from my point of view.
Oh, and I'm not going to college. I'm not special. In fact, I think very little of myself, meaning I'm not very self confident, but I DO believe in my dreams. At least believing in SOMETHING gets you somewhere. And I plan on it taking me somewhere.
The FAQ section isn't my place to go. I don't go through the middle man. Sorry, but I'll search my way.
I've seen posts from many people like yourself with similar attitudes, but while I can see where you're coming from, I can't understand why you interpret realistic advice as overly cynical, or trying to outright extinguish your dreams. Lashing out at people that are trying to help you is just going to leave you alone on the day that you realize you do actually need help from others. You stumbled into this thread with a chip on your shoulder, I suggest you cure yourself of such an attitude, it's only going to hinder you in the future.What exactly is my freaking chance? I want to get out, and I can. Therefore I will. Out of where? Let me clear this point up for you. I HATE THE U.S. OF A. I don't care if you think I'm betraying my country, I just wasn't meant to be here.
How the hell am I jumping right in? Let's see. Oh, I don't know, I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO VISIT!
Me AND my friend are moving together. If I don't move, she can't move. If she doesn't, I can't. It's a 2 person thing in our situation. I'm sticking with my reason. Don't freaking try to drag me down and tell me otherwise. I'm sticking with my reason, my feelings and my way of going about things.
I'm not going to compromise for something I really want. I'm not.
How do I plan on living there if I don't have the money to visit? No time to make the extra money. So, bugger off.
My dream isn't a f***ing fantasy. It IS realistic. You just don't see it from my point of view.
Oh, and I'm not going to college. I'm not special. In fact, I think very little of myself, meaning I'm not very self confident, but I DO believe in my dreams. At least believing in SOMETHING gets you somewhere. And I plan on it taking me somewhere.
The FAQ section isn't my place to go. I don't go through the middle man. Sorry, but I'll search my way.
If you are 17 like your avatar says, and if we assume you graduated from high school and are American, your chances are pretty close to zero.What exactly is my freaking chance? I want to get out, and I can. Therefore I will.
Sorry, but the reality is, if you don't have the money to visit (roughly US$100 per day), how are you going to live here? No income, no savings, no chance at a FT job. Nothing.How the hell am I jumping right in? Let's see. Oh, I don't know, I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO VISIT!
Me AND my friend are moving together. If I don't move, she can't move. If she doesn't, I can't. It's a 2 person thing in our situation. I'm sticking with my reason. Don't freaking try to drag me down and tell me otherwise. I'm sticking with my reason, my feelings and my way of going about things.
Abiding by immigration law to get a visa is not compromising. What do you see as compromising? Waiting until you are eligible for a visa?I'm not going to compromise for something I really want. I'm not.
This is the remark I would expect from a crybaby with very unrealistic views on life, whether in the USA, Japan, or anywhere. Read it yourself again. Either you are very immature or you are trolling this forum. (Moderators, please take note of that.)How do I plan on living there if I don't have the money to visit? No time to make the extra money. So, bugger off.
Your dream is realistic. Your approach is a fantasy. That's the real point of view here.My dream isn't a f***ing fantasy. It IS realistic. You just don't see it from my point of view.
Then, as an American your age, you just disqualified yourself from a major stepping stone to getting a visa... a college degree.Oh, and I'm not going to college. I'm not special.
It will take you nowhere without the proper foundation. Your "plan" is nonexistent and unrealistic.In fact, I think very little of myself, meaning I'm not very self confident, but I DO believe in my dreams. At least believing in SOMETHING gets you somewhere. And I plan on it taking me somewhere.
The FAQ provides a wealth of information from veterans of life and work in Japan, plus links to even more information. The FAQ is not a "middleman". It is an indispensible source of knowledge for your so-called plan.The FAQ section isn't my place to go. I don't go through the middle man. Sorry, but I'll search my way.
What exactly is my freaking chance? I want to get out, and I can. Therefore I will. Out of where? Let me clear this point up for you. I HATE THE U.S. OF A. I don't care if you think I'm betraying my country, I just wasn't meant to be here.
How the hell am I jumping right in? Let's see. Oh, I don't know, I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO VISIT!
Me AND my friend are moving together. If I don't move, she can't move. If she doesn't, I can't. It's a 2 person thing in our situation. I'm sticking with my reason. Don't freaking try to drag me down and tell me otherwise. I'm sticking with my reason, my feelings and my way of going about things.
I'm not going to compromise for something I really want. I'm not.
How do I plan on living there if I don't have the money to visit? No time to make the extra money. So, bugger off.
My dream isn't a f***ing fantasy. It IS realistic. You just don't see it from my point of view.
Oh, and I'm not going to college. I'm not special. In fact, I think very little of myself, meaning I'm not very self confident, but I DO believe in my dreams. At least believing in SOMETHING gets you somewhere. And I plan on it taking me somewhere.
The FAQ section isn't my place to go. I don't go through the middle man. Sorry, but I'll search my way.
I like you
If you ever get here, let me buy you a drink.
I agree with Glenski.I ask for a ruling on this thread by the moderators. Close it or not?