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Originally Posted by Kayci

Not really. You have the expectation it should be easy for you, and that your problems will automatically become easier. That is very unrealistic. Japan has a lot of issues, and does not need some selfish people like you thinking its magicland to solve everything just because they hate the area they live in too much to try to change it.

So, who are you to tell me what I'm thinking/expecting?

Originally Posted by fatum

Sadly, greentext is not evaluated on this board.

I'd love to live in Japan one day as well, but I would like to view the country before making a final decision. From the many hours of reading relating to full time Japanese citizenship, it seems that the only means for entrance is a college degree.

I'm well aware of both.

Originally Posted by OHayou

I've come to solve your problems! I'm just kidding, most of us can barely manage our own lives how the hell are we going to help you! lol

Some things I can advise (although I'm almost always against giving advice...nobody takes it!)

Personal victory proceeds Public victory. (See the 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey for more information.) So, you will have to understand the first 3 principles of the effective person are the personal victory which are:

1) You are the programmer. You have the power to write the program.
You already know you have the power to create the script for your life.
2) Write the program.
Make a plan to get there with deadlines. (I think you're at this phase.)
3) Start the program.
Put the plan into action.

You will have to measure progress to make sure you're on track and adjust accordingly when you are off track.

I think it would be fun if we all started a plan and adjusted it and maybe we could have an outline you could print out at the end !! (or maybe not lol we ARE weaboos, freaks, and geeks)

1) You already know you need to make a plan (write the program).
2) Write the program. (this is where we are right now I believe)

A) G.E.D
1-Find A qualified GED institution
2-Get handbook/study material
3-Start studying
4-Take Test
5-Results (If fail, go to step 3; else move to B)
B) College Education
1-Degree you want? (Have you thought of Communication degree?)
2-State, Private, or Community college?
3-Where?
4-Cost
C) Financial Planning
1-How much do you have?
2-How much do you need?
A) Loans?
B) Work and save?
C) Selling body for money?

Well that's a start I think...but don't worry no matter what path you take .. you'll end up miserable just like the rest of us!!!!

Stephen Covey? And I'm not a weeaboo, nice try though. And you're a little late with the GED thing, I've managed to obtain my diploma. College degree (according to everyone here) is mandatory. Nah, I won't be miserable, I may not be happy, but I'd be content.

Originally Posted by spicytuna

Yes. Big problem.

In any event, you wanted to know a field of work would guarantee you a job in Japan? I'll tell you.

Due to the aging population in Japan, the field of geriatrics would be a sure fire way of living in Japan.

Graduate from med school, go to Japan and enroll in some post graduate studies in primary care medicine, get board certified and start working right away as a geriatrician.

You'll be doing a great service to yourself, the community and you'll be making the big bucks while you're at it. What else can you ask for?

This is a good reccomendation, but, two problems I see; One) What happens when all the old people are gone? Two) If I'm not mistaken medical fields are not only the most expensive, but also take the longest to achieve.