Living in Japan(Not original but oh well)

[OBC]

Originally Posted by rizu

For the work visa, you have to have a four year degree, or the required work experience for the work visa type.

So you mean, I can't go to Japan with only a high school diploma ?
I worked for 6 years in an insurance business, getting "sponsored" would not be a problem.

So if I understood right, my only chance to live in Japan would be to work in the insurance business ?

[MMM]

Originally Posted by OBC

So you mean, I can't go to Japan with only a high school diploma ?
I worked for 6 years in an insurance business, getting "sponsored" would not be a problem.

So if I understood right, my only chance to live in Japan would be to work in the insurance business ?

I don't think six years is enough. Without a degree usually 10 years of work experience is required.

[godwine]

Originally Posted by MMM

I don't think six years is enough. Without a degree usually 10 years of work experience is required.

Depends on the field too. Insurance is something that is specific to location, and it really depends on the type of work involved in Insurance; Adjuster and Sales, not even with 20 years of experieince I would think. In the actuarial area, maybe 10 years will do....

[MMM]

Originally Posted by godwine

Depends on the field too. Insurance is something that is specific to location, and it really depends on the type of work involved in Insurance; Adjuster and Sales, not even with 20 years of experieince I would think. In the actuarial area, maybe 10 years will do....

I can't imagine selling insurance in the US translates well to Japan. Especially if it is health insurance.

[godwine]

Originally Posted by MMM

I can't imagine selling insurance in the US translates well to Japan. Especially if it is health insurance.

Exactly my point, people's attitude and view towards insurance and insurance agents are very different, then most importantly, insurance laws and such are also very very different.

The only knowledge that may be reusable are the actuarial work, I'd imagine that risk and payout calculation will be very similar an base on the same principal, just different business rules...

[rizu]

Originally Posted by OBC

So you mean, I can't go to Japan with only a high school diploma ?
I worked for 6 years in an insurance business, getting "sponsored" would not be a problem.

So if I understood right, my only chance to live in Japan would be to work in the insurance business ?

Are you American? If you go here to the Japanese embassy's website, it will tell you what is required for the type of visa you are applying for. There are different kinds based on what field you are trying to get. It will tell you there exactly how much work experience is required if you do not have a Bachelor's.

Otherwise, your only other option would be: A. go to school over there, B. get married to a Japanese citizen/resident, or C. go on a cultural visa.

If you aren't American, you may qualify for the Work Holiday Visa which allows you to work up to a year (I think).

[TranquillityOfShyness]

is this how the name Jeremy is written in Japanese ?

[rizu]

Originally Posted by TranquillityOfShyness

is this how the name Jeremy is written in Japanese ?

that looks right. it just depends on how you pronounce your name. that spelling is more like jeremi-

[TranquillityOfShyness]

Originally Posted by rizu

that looks right. it just depends on how you pronounce your name. that spelling is more like jeremi-

cool thanks, i used this japanesetranslator.co.uk :: Japanese Translation & Typesetting
and wasn't sure if it was right .

[MMM]

Originally Posted by rizu

that looks right. it just depends on how you pronounce your name. that spelling is more like jeremi-

Jeremy - Jeremi- - What is the difference?