An electrician mason who has been working in Japan for years has published a video on YouTube in which he tells the advantages and disadvantages of moving to the country of the rising sun. In this video, in which he tells how his work experience has been, he explains that some companies offer help for accommodation, which is not difficult to get a job and that it is necessary to learn Japanese since knowing the language opens many more professional doors.
Because, in case of not knowing a word of Japanese, “you can only choose to work in stores, which are called Conbiniin supermarkets or in bars, with salaries that are around 1,400 and 2,300 euros gross per month. ”A figure that, compared to the average salary in Spain (15,755 euros according to Eurostat) It could be considered as a good salary. “An English teacher charges about 2,300 euros per month or so” and we must bear in mind that private centers is easier to enter since public “ask for official certificates.”
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Programmers have a lot of demand in Japan “And there are not so many people who know about the subject”, salaries are the highest, about 4,700 euros per month. Office administrators “charge between 2,300 and 2,800 euros but from time to time they must do extra hours,” yes, “do not pay them.”
As a mason “I have approximately 2,500 euros left”
About his employment, it is clear. “I win approximately 3,000 dollars per month, about 2,800 euros, which discourage me about 450 euros on taxes, insurance payment and retirement with what I have about 2,500 euros approximately.”
The situation changes when the contract is indefinite or temporary. “The fixed, better, because the company pays half of the expenses.” And remember that he started as a freelancer, “before only health insurance cost me more than $ 300.”
And although it seems a lie, in 2020 when the video was recorded, there was a very powerful gender gap in Japan. “Women charge much less than men, up to 40% and do the same job.” The only sectors that are saved, according to YouTuber, are trade or restoration.
A 700 euros expensive rental for a room from a room
Living in Japan means assuming that a lot of rental money will be paid. “Something cheap costs approximately $ 600 (560 euros).” Now, he lives only in a bathroom, kitchen and bathroom for which he pays 700 euros. Then, it spends approximately 950 euros per month, but this amount changes a lot.
“When you are alone, with 500 dollars you manage well, although you must manage them very well with the kitchen.” And not just that. In the summer months when it is more hot, the light of the light reaches 140 euros per month, and in winter it drops to 70 and 80 euros. Then, paying the water and gas apart add up to 50 euros more.
The most expensive thing, he says in the video, is to pay internet. “They are about 230 euros per month for two phones, mobile data and fiber optics.”
Do you want to work in Japan?
The first step to go to Japan is to have a visa that allows it. For Spaniards and Latin Americans (as is the case, since it is Argentine), the best is the Working Holiday visa, which can be asked as long as they are between 18 and 30 years old. With this document you can live and work in Japan for a year although there are certain conditions.
“The most complicated requirement, especially for Argentines, is to have considerable savings.” This amount is about 3,750 euros of savings, without counting on the price of the ticket.
“The Embassy is not responsible for finding work,” he says and explains that in case of family ties with Japanese, more than a year can be remained in the country without having to meet the requirements.
Despite the initial problems, he considers that he has improved since they have made an indefinite contract. “With what I charge, I can cover my retirement and taxes.” Although he acknowledges that in this case, it is the people with studies who have more problems, “you must demonstrate what you studied … but in Japanese. It is not difficult to work in Japan, but you have to be prepared.”