Some questions about going to japan

[Galvin]

I have it pretty lucky. A friend of mine is willing to let me live with him while I study Japanese language for 2 years. After the 2 years I want to know how slim my chances of finding work. The big problem is not having a degree. I do how ever have over 10+ years programming pascal. Computer hardware. I have a little bit of c++. I did take a course in windows 2000 desktop one of the tech schools.

I'm not even sure if i'll be going depends wether or not the trust fund I have will put up around 12 grand which seems to be around the going rate for full time japanese language school for 2 years. I'm currently 35 years old, so rather not wait any longer to do things. I'll be staying near Kanazawa city in the suberbs.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[Ewok85]

Im interested in doing a tech job in japan and from what i heard about the place they do need the people. Programming especially. So you could be in luck! After 2 years of study (in japan?) you should have japanese good enough to get out and look for a job. At worst you could teach english to support yourself till the job you want comes around.

To get a work visa in japan tho you need one of three things. A degree (you and me both dont have one, dang), 10+ years work experience (in only 18, i think you might have me here) or 3+ years experience in the area you wish to work in (this one I have if i want to do be a systems technician. Worked for Mitsubishi for a while which would look noice (aussie slang for nice) on my resume). The other option is a working holiday which is not available to americans. :(

[Keiichi]

You gotta work for 10 years to be able to get a work visa? o_O

[Ewok85]

Or study for 3-4 years in a university. No point giving a work visa to an uneducated/untrained person, they want skilled workers.

[Galvin]

I would be studying japanese language in Japan.

[mdchachi]

It's very difficult to get a work visa without a degree. But if you happen to fall in love with a Japanese and get married in those two years, you can work in Japan no problem. :)

[RockLee]

OMG are you serious ????? :souka: ....That's great hehe...maybe an option for me :D