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 Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:53 am
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:57 am
Corey Furzer Well, I met a study abroad student from Japan and we have fallen in love. So possibly by the end of the month, in a few months, or by this time next year, I may go with her to get married. However I am hoping that we can decide together for me to go next year because I don't know how to write or speak japanese well. I also need to earn my associate's english degree to teach english in Japan. Anyways I am hoping To hear all your comments questions and advice. i have explained before what horrible idea it is for every foreigner to want to teeach english at japan. any way she si japanese? aside fro love you just got permanent residence at japan 4laugh
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:03 pm
Well, I'll begin with the Japan related stuff. First off, how much are you willing to put into your studies, to be able to speak, read, and write fluent(or at least functional) Japanese? Second, do you plan to continue your education, while there? And do you plan to line up work before, or after you get there?
And now for the non related...
Firstly, how well do you know, and trust in each other? Is this love at first sight, or was this building up? And does she feel the same about your decision, and you, in general?
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:37 pm
Ai! Kawaii desu yo!
^^
No fair, you get to go to Japan -_-. Mum said she'd take us to Korea (we're actually Korean....I'm half) next summer and I've been begging her to route the flight through Japan and let us stop a few days there.
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:45 pm
im planning of going to japan for my career
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:59 pm
Quote: Aiko_589 Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:57 am Corey Furzer Wrote: Well, I met a study abroad student from Japan and we have fallen in love. So possibly by the end of the month, in a few months, or by this time next year, I may go with her to get married. However I am hoping that we can decide together for me to go next year because I don't know how to write or speak japanese well. I also need to earn my associate's english degree to teach english in Japan. Anyways I am hoping To hear all your comments questions and advice. i have explained before what horrible idea it is for every foreigner to want to teeach english at japan. any way she si japanese? aside fro love you just got permanent residence at japan si Japanese? what do you mean? Anyways it would be my only ability besides some art practice and some computer stuff. But english is the fastest way I can get a job. Quote: Koiyuki Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:03 pm Well, I'll begin with the Japan related stuff. First off, how much are you willing to put into your studies, to be able to speak, read, and write fluent(or at least functional) Japanese? Second, do you plan to continue your education, while there? And do you plan to line up work before, or after you get there? And now for the non related... Firstly, how well do you know, and trust in each other? Is this love at first sight, or was this building up? And does she feel the same about your decision, and you, in general? I am going to learn as much as I can here and continue practice and classes in Japan. I plan to try and line up work before going there (that is if she gives me a year sweatdrop ) My fiancee and I do trust eachother and we continually learn more about Eachother. We started in a chat room and our love has built up, we now call eachother on the phone. She was the one to suggest most of what is gong on as to me going immediatly with her to Japan. I am trying to get an answer back on the one year wait, I only sent it this morning. But I am willing to do either one.
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:13 pm
Corey Furzer Koiyuki Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:03 pm Well, I'll begin with the Japan related stuff. First off, how much are you willing to put into your studies, to be able to speak, read, and write fluent(or at least functional) Japanese? Second, do you plan to continue your education, while there? And do you plan to line up work before, or after you get there? And now for the non related... Firstly, how well do you know, and trust in each other? Is this love at first sight, or was this building up? And does she feel the same about your decision, and you, in general? I am going to learn as much as I can here and continue practice and classes in Japan. I plan to try and line up work before going there (that is if she gives me a year sweatdrop ) My fiancee and I do trust eachother and we continually learn more about Eachother. We started in a chat room and our love has built up, we now call eachother on the phone. She was the one to suggest most of what is gong on as to me going immediatly with her to Japan. I am trying to get an answer back on the one year wait, I only sent it this morning. But I am willing to do either one. Hmm, alright, so if she says yes, have you thought about where you two are gonna stay, if you're going to be together?
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:43 pm
I would agree and encourage you to get a job before you leave for Japan. Japan has a high cost of living, and English teaching for foreigners is like the generic job..
If you could learn decent Japanese you could get a job for a company as a translator or work with international relations, but I'm not sure what kind of qualifications are needed for such a position.
I wish you luck, and hopefully your fiancé will want to wait a year, it'll save you a lot of time / economic trouble in the long run (unless of course either of you are already financially comfortable - which would mean you wouldn't need to work) 3nodding
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:46 pm
It would be nice if I or she didnt have to work. Also my family may receive a bonus this next year so it may be a good thing that I am staying. Yes she agreed that we can have a long distance relationship. If we can have one of those for a year we could have a decent chance at marriage as in keeping an interest in eachother. Anyways either way I will be going to japan sometime in my life. Even if I have to save up for a vacation there.
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Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:46 am
All I can say is that my experience was very similar to yours.
While I already had a Japanese boyfriend in Japan, I met another Japanese guy on internet and we fell in love and build our relationship only virtually. I was already planning to go to Japan before meeting him (I go there twice or 3 times a year) and so we decided to meet after 6 months of daily internet and phone conversations.
When we first met it was like we knew eachother for years, and after living together for about 2 months we are now planning to get married in the future (I'm 17, and I don't intend to get married before turning 23).
So I completely understand your problem, how to? I also don't speak Japanese, and I want to continue my studies and work.
My solution is to find a job that allows me to live in Japan; I have chosen air stuardess for Japan Airlines or Air France, beacause I can speak many languages. I think you can also find a way to work and keep contact with Japan. It would be better if you do so before going there. English teacher, priest (many foreigners do that as a part time job, even if they are not religous!!), DisneyLand worker or any other generic job for foreigners isn't the best option; In my opinion it would be better to work for an american company in Japan, if you can.
As for the long distance relationship, you need to be strong. And it will work out. DO your best, save up your money, and everything will be alright wink And your girlfriend will understand that you need time before moving to Japan!
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