do I need to go to collage in order to work in japan?

drpepper1785 · (#1 (**permalink**))

How can I live and work in Japan with out any collage experience. I know most companies require you to have a bachelors degree. But I don't want to spend 4 years and shit load of money and BS just to get a nice piece of paper. Are there any loop wholes? Would I have a better chance If I mastered the Japanese language?

vulgarshudder · (#2 (**permalink**))

short answer : no

long answer: having a collage degree is actually a visa requirement, so without one you cannot do the english teaching route. some how mastering the japanese language will not change a thing in that regard.

other things you can do

a) If you are from a country that has an agreement you can do a working holiday visa. this restricts you to part time work for 1 year or so.

b) marry a japanese national. no restrictions on work then

c) student visa at a language school. but that's not really a long term soloution and you're restricted to part time work anyway.

that's all I can think of. So yeah that collage BS makes things alot easier.

Lonewolf · (#3 (**permalink**))

You don't necessarily need a degree to get a job in Japan. To be able to legally work in Japan, you need a work visa. Having a degree makes getting a work visa much easier.

dragonflyheels · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by drpepper1785

How can I live and work in Japan with out any collage experience. I know most companies require you to have a bachelors degree. But I don't want to spend 4 years and shit load of money and BS just to get a nice piece of paper. Are there any loop wholes? Would I have a better chance If I mastered the Japanese language?

I know some countries will take workers that work public services like train/tram/bus driver... and I know that some places are after skilled manual workers, like electricians/plumbers/fitters. I don't know whether this applies to Japan though... the internet should give you loads of information if you research.

drpepper1785 · (#5 (**permalink**))

I would like to go to japan and maybe work there but that's not that impotent right now I think . I should be focusing on trying to enjoy life here. i just want to leave the county because I cant seam to fit in with the culture. i do think if I find my soul mate nothing will mater because life would be an adventure.

jasonbvr · (#6 (**permalink**))

Well, making lots of collages will get you into Japan if you are really good at art, but it is not a requirement. As for your problem with being impotent, I would ask my doctor for Viagra.

Seriously though, a college diploma is more than a "piece of paper." It demonstrates your ability to work hard and commit to improving yourself through higher learning. As for the cost, do a search of the lifetime average earnings for high school versus college grads. The difference between the two is substantial enough to justify the cost of university.

Airwave · (#7 (**permalink**))

When I was applying for colleges, I thought about maybe trying to shoot for a job in Japan. I was talking to an advisor and he said that most colleges can get you a job oversees if you play your cards right (academics, what your majoring & minoring in, etc.). That "piece of paper" can almost be like a gateway from my understanding. I asked him if I did decide to do that (get a job in Japan), would I have to learn the language? Surprisingly he said that I wouldn't have to (He actually flat out said no). The reasoning behind it I don't know and how legitimate this info is, but the college this advisor was at said they had ties to another college over in Japan so I myself think he knew at least to some degree what he was talking about.