Podcasts about altinsider

This week I give my exist interview with the questions being asked by the new host of the show... Charlie! The show is definitely in good hands. Enjoy, and thanks.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 of this Episode [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week is my last show. The show will continue (more on that next week!), but I won't be on it. Before you listen to this week's episode, I want you to know I am extremely grateful that you let me talk to you for as ever many episodes as you did. I couldn't keep doing it without you.   (P.S. Got a few emails so I'm just going to leave this here. The following link is my ebook. You can buy it for $0.00, or more if you like. You are under no obligation to do so, but obviously I am extremely grateful to those that choose to support that way.)   "Get Your Mind Right" - Ebook   Thanks again, and as always, have more fun.   If you'd like to hear the complete story of my work in Japan and this podcast, here is your link: 10-Episode Retrospective   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 of this Episode [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk about my experience with Sony Bank, a lesser known option when it comes to international transfers. Did I like it? Did I hate it? Was it better than transferwise? Listen and learn.   Sony Bank Transferwise   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week Charley drops in to talk with me and Anming about how he started his career in Japan with startups, ending up with his current HR position with Zenmarket.   Charley on Linked In Zenmarket on JobsinJapan.com   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week is a very old school episode in which I talk about teaching English! The perfect first day as an ALT, specifically. Enjoy.   Further Reading: Your Perfect First Day Legendary Lunchtimes   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I introduce my new cohost, Anming, and we go over how to make Youtube a job while in Japan, or anywhere else really. Feedback is especially important on this episode, since this is a pretty big change over the past 500 episodes. Let me know what you think and onwards and upwards.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I go over the classic mistakes that everyone makes when trying to get a job in Japan. These are literally common sense. I also go over why you need to do an On-demand Interview on jobsinjapan.com if you haven't already. Seriously. If you want to work in Japan and aren't currently, there is no reason for you not to have done so.   The On-Demand Interview Page ->  On-Demand Interview   As I annoyingly (for myself) promised, here are the previous interviews I've done with HR people (I'm sure I missed a few): Thomas - JET to HR John - JET to HR in a skiing resort Cara - JET to HR Philip - Dispatch Company HR  Elliot - Resort HR in Niseko   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week as the last show of the year I go through what I think are the two types of people that are most successful in Japan, and what makes them so. I also explain just a few of the positive aspects of working in Japan, while of course not ignoring the negative aspects as well. Knowledge is Power.   Have a great New Year and I'll see you in 2021.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I go over a great video that you all should check out about 3 hidden truths of dispatch English teaching companies. Go watch the video first, then listen to this for maximum satisfaction. Enjoy! (I also talk about Interac's newest video about 5 myths about the company.) Check the video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDAiyehf-HA Check out his appearance here -> https://altinsider.com/podcast160/ Check out Interac's video I ask talk about here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRyMiJOCvcY Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com dropped in to give us a direct line to the current pulse of the job market in Japan. Are things improving? Still doom and gloom? Is it actually a GOOD time to be looking for a job in Japan? All this, and a complete overview of the great new resume interview feature over at JobsinJapan.com. Check it out here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDHlQ5qzGs   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out the Interview Feature Here: Youtube] [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

I started recording this week thinking I would talk about why I think Japan is so interesting to so many people around the world. I ended up doing that, but I also added a healthy dose of self-reflection on the importance of being happy with yourself, no matter what country you happen to be living in. Enjoy!   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week David from Expat Empire dropped in to talk about his career spanning multiple countries (including a healthy stint in Japan), and how he didn't sacrifice his career by pigeonholing himself into living in only one country. Check out his book specifically about finding work in Japan here -> Passport to Working in Japan   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Expat Empire: Website | Passport to Working in Japan ]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

It feels good to be back! This week it's a recap episode talking about what happened during the last two months while the 10-week leaving Japan special was rolling along. Next week we return to regularly scheduled programming! Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we end the 10-week leaving Japan special with just me, talking about stuff. Thanks so much for listening. I really mean that. If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening!   Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with a special appearance from Mrs. ALTInsider. We talk a lot about her odyssey of getting a VISA to live in America and more random topics. Enjoy! If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with a special questions and answers from people on twitter, Facebook and the discord. Good grab bag of stuff. Only two episodes left in this series! Enjoy! If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with the tale of me making the jump from ALT work to 100% freelance. It was scary, (and frankly still is scary), but I've managed to avoid homelessness for 6 years so hopefully I can keep it going. Maybe you can too. Listen and learn! If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of starting this very website and podcast. It's in a very different place than it was in 2015, but I'm happy with the path its taken. Nothing about Japan hear, this eppie is all about making money online. If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of how I studied Japanese, why my Japanese knowledge is hemorrhaging (though I am a freelance translator), and what I would do differently if I had to start learning Japanese all over again.   If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of my social life in Japan, and how I used alcohol a bit too much to fill in the gaps in my emotional state. Never thought I'd make an episode about this, but here we are. Enjoy.   If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

We continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with my retrospective of my ALT career. It includes what I did well, what i did not so well, what I would do differently, and my thoughts on the job as a whole. Enjoy   If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we continue the  10-week leaving Japan special with some the beginning of my work in Japan, which started at the now defunct Eikaiwa, GEOS. Listen and learn about my overall thoughts of Eikaiwa teaching, why I wasn't evaluated highly at the job, and why I quit before my first year was up. Enjoy.   If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week we start the  10-week leaving Japan special with some of my backstory, why I actually came to Japan, and my experience of actually landing and getting ready to start my first job in the country.   If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Intro Music -> "A Night in Tokyo"   Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week Tony from Japankyo.com and The Japan Station podcast drops in to share his tale of working in Japan as a JET, and then keeping his "working in Japan" career alive, even after returning to his home country. Enjoy! Here is my appearance on his show! -> Working and Teaching in Japan   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Japan Kyo: Website | Japan Station Podcast  ]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

On this very special episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're joined by James from ALTInsider.com and The Inside Japan Podcast. James offers some advice for those looking to work in Japan and interviews Tony about his career and time in Japan. About The Inside Japan Podcast The Inside Japan Podcast is the only podcast on the internet telling you the true inside information about what working in Japan is really like, and how you can find your first, or next awesome job in Japan yourself. Interviews with employers, foreigners doing interesting things, and job hunting/hopping strategies are just some of the things we will cover on the weekly show. Topics Discussed James' advice for those looking to go to Japan How the English teacher job market n Japan has become more competitive over the past couple decades The rising requirements for landing a university teaching job in Japan How James got his translation job What to do when you are frustrated with your school about being underutilized Competitive speedrun commentating How Tony got interested in Japan Tony's time on the JET Program The good and bad of Tony's time on JET What it was like working at a school for the blind in Japan Life after JET How doing JapanKyo turned out to help Tony career-wise Teaching Japanese in Florida Tony's advice for those teaching English in Japan About JapanKyo.com and the Japan Station podcast What led to the start of Japan Station Working at Wasabi magazine And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. To listen to The Inside Japan Podcast, look it up on your podcast app of choice or use the links below. The Inside Japan Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Inside Japan Podcast on Google Podcasts The Inside Japan Podcast on Stitcher If you want more information on working and teaching in Japan, then make sure to stop by ALTInsider.com. ALTInsider.com You can also find ALTInsider on social media. ALTInsider on Twitter ALTInsider on Facebook ALTInsider on Instagram ALTInsider on YouTube James also does competitive speedrun commentating. If you're interested in checking that out, hit the link below. Thabeast721 vs iiPK | Grand Finals | GSA SMM2 Expert Mode Speedrun League Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of James/ALTInsider.com Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com  

This week I'm speaking to the people that are beginning or might begging their working in Japan journey. In my opinion, the earlier you make some key decisions the more successful you will be. What are those decisions? Listen and learn.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week William joins the show to ask a common question I get, and I answer it live. Big thanks for @famicomplicated for the help in answering this one!   Here is the job listing we talk about ->  University Job Openings   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

  This week I look over one of the first things I ever wrote for this site in 2015 or so, my ebook entitled "Get Your Mind Right", 10 Steps to Ensure you have as much fun as possible in your time in Japan. Does it hold up? Listen and see what you (and I) think..   Download it yourself here -> Get Your Mind Right   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I spoke with returning guest Daniel about how he managed to turn his career with JET into his own teaching company in America, in a niche he was very comfortable with, Japanese people wanting to learn English! Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Daniel's Site and Job Oppurtunities: One Stone Learning]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I spoke with myself about how you can know what to look for to avoid teaching English scams that are unfortunately a very real thing that people get caught up in from time to time. Enjoy, and stay safe out there! Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I spoke with Akil, a fellow long-termer in Japan that has some very interesting stories and opinions to share. We talk the crash of NOVA, freelance private lessons full-time, side hustles, and a lot more. Enjoy and check out his show here-> Akil in Japan Links Mentioned: The NOVA Crash Episode  "Microaggressions" Article Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Akil's Show: Youtube]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I spoke with Nicholas, a member of the ALTTO team that has put together an incredible resource over at ALTTO.net, in hopes to change the ALT game. A noble (and 100% free) cause worth following. TLDR= make ALTs better and conditions will improve.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out ALTTO: Website]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talked with Kevin, live from his corona quarantine hotel room. Kevin managed to enter Japan, during the corona virus travel ban from America. How? Why? Who? Listen in and learn for yourself.   Here is Kevin's reddit post on the subject for more detail: https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/hesjme/my_experience_entering_the_country_and/ A story from someone else entering Japan based on "humanitarian" grounds: https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/comments/hne11d/exiting_and_reentering_japan_based_on/     Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with myself about why I missed the show last week and answer a very common question that has been filling my inbox for a while now. To sum it up, "I got hired to work in Japan in 2020, what do?" Enjoy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Paul, returning guest and University Teacher of English to talk all about his job, what he thinks of the current university job market, and he introduces his new teaching resources: efl.digital (Now called TeacherTools.Digital)   Be sure to check it out for free here-> efl.digital For 50% off until the end of 2020, use code “ALT-INSIDER-2020”!   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Paul's Site!: efl.digital]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Peter, a working in Japan veteran that has both started his own Eikaiwa and Aviation English school. Starting Eikaiwas is fairly common (Though starting successful ones is rare), but Aviation English is not something I knew existed. Listen and learn all about both this week.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow Peter and his Schools: Eikaiwa | Aviation School]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Thomas, a former 5-year JET turned HR/Recruitment guy. Many people turn to HR after being an ALT, but few can make it work long term. Today I ask Thomas how he has done just that. Enjoy! Previous episode with Thomas/Albo -> Episode 36!   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with myself and answer some questions I got from the mailbag: I want to keep my job in America while working in Japan, will I have enough freetime to do that? How can people spend years in Japan and not learn Japanese?  I can't find any motivation to learn Japanese... what should I do? What's the future of the University Teaching Job Market? Can I work outside of my Eikaiwa/ALT job even though the contract says I can't?   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Whitney, another great entry in my mini series interviewing people that I watched on Youtube before coming to Japan myself. Whitney had a great time on JET, but decided to jump into big city life after only a year. After captaining his own ship for several years, he decided to head home. From JET to selling wine to tough decisions, lots of great stuff in this one. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Emili, someone new to Japan and new to a career in the hotel industry. She has a very interesting perspective and is still trying to find her feet in her Japan career. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow Emili: Instagram]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Kasia, the person behind ikigaiconnections.com. Kasia has done it all, and has had tons of unique experiences both inside Japan and out thanks to pursuing her interests and passions to their maximum. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow Ikigai Connections: Website | Twitter]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Gerome, an organizer for the Tozen Union. We talk all things working in Japan, from being an ALT during these troubling corona times to newly hired JET strategy to why joining a union is a good idea for anybody working in Japan, not just ALTs that are working more than 29.5 hours a week. Enjoy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Tozen Union: Website | Twitter]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I talk with Daniel about being an actor, model, narrator, and sudden star of gaijins-in-Japan twitter thanks to a spot on the news in front of a McDonalds. He shared lots of fresh and extremely unique views on a lot of things. Enjoy.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow Daniel: Website | Twitter | Youtube]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I answer a question I received in the mailbag. To sum the question up, "I was accepted to work at an Eikaiwa in September of 2020... what do?" I answer that question and a lot more this week.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I am joined by journalist Michael Penn to talk all about moving from English teacher to University Teacher to Journalist, and of course we talk about all that anyone is talking about these days:the coronavirus. Enjoy and stay safe out there.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Michael's Stuff: Twitter | Shingetsu News Agency]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I am joined by an Epidemilogist and a Forensic Scientist to get the straight talk about coronovirus. What it is, what you can do to protect yourself as much as possible, and what the future might hold. Enjoy and stay home as much as you can.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Stephen on Twitter: Twitter] [Check out Brian on Twitter: Twitter]   Past Episodes with these Guys: Stephen on Shochu Brian on Corona Brian on being a Forensic Scientist Brian Interviews Me   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I am joined by Maisy, a freelance tabletop game translator. How does she get clients? How did she learn Japanese? How does she manage her time? Listen and learn. Enjooooy.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check our Maisy's Stuff: Website | Insta | Twitter]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week I am joined by Anming, a former teacher in Japan and China who is now in grad school. We had a great conversation about her experiences in China, why she doesn't want to teach anymore, and how she learned Chinese AND Japanese in a relatively short amount of time. Enjooooy.   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check our Anming!: Youtube | Insta]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes

This week Mark from Find-My-Teacher.Com drops in this week to explain how it is very possible to make private lessons work as a full-time gig in Japan. Enjooooy.   The Books Mentioned: Time to Talk by Shane Business Result by Oxford   Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check our Mark's Site: Twitter | Website]   [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes