Just out of interest, where is your home country?

I don't want to sound negative of Japan but it can't match the lifestyle of Aus in my opinion..... the only reason I'm here is because I'm bored...

Hey Fujay, just another comment on this.

I can understand this response in some cases especially from the female side since they are far more vocal and emotional than us guys (I've heard it before...

Sorry Fujay but I just had to comment here....
I agree with your [元気？] comment but not with the
use of (久しぶり！/ 久しぶり.)

Ofcourse its still "theoretically correct" but people don't normally repeat...

I think Nanbanjin answered it quite well. In terms of usage, it just depends on the way you are trying to describe.... "someone in particular" or "people in general".

By the way クロネコ, initially I...

Thanks for your info on "Linked In" but I'll keep that in mind for later. I've not been long with this job and I'm not desperate to change or move back to Aus yet. If anything, I really don't want to...

Hi ppl,

Before I begin, this isn't some joke and this has "NOT" happened to me yet but apparently, annual health checkups (seems compulsory for full time employees in Japan) has this additional...

So what is the outcome here?
Even after all this discussion, its still the case of
Foreigner does the run and the Ryokan dude is left dry?

Honestly..... its no wonder why its sometimes hard to...

A good way to put it but I've not really seen anything interesting in my field back in Aus.... I know its good in some sectors but unfortunately I don't think it applies in my case.

Indeed, taxes are quite high in Aus but still better off than some parts of Europe. That being said, I guess lifestyle is hard to beat (in my opinion). I know tax threshold has improved recently but...

Just out of interest, under what situations would one
send money directly to India?

Please keep in mind that usually immigration requires that you have ATLEAST 6 months left on your passport before expiry. So I think its best that you do it ASAP or renew it with your new passport...

How about trying to help us with some information to the BEST COURSE OF ACTION in such situations?
(ofcourse "suggestion" only so pls don't take it too seriously)

I don't want to sound biased but if you look at past history, it looks like NZ follows very similar patterns to AUD against major currencies except that NZD is obviously lower trade value.

That...

Well all I can say is, I hope he isn't the typical Aussie who decides to outbudget themselves with multiple properties or some fancy place because these people are going to have it tough when things...

Honestly, I'm just shocked with the recent jumps in all major currencies.

AUD has already dropped by 10 CENTS in just 1 week!!!!
(I regret converting my yen earlier now......)

What is...

I thought I remember seeing some notices somewhere public that actually specifically asked that PASSPORT is to be carried at ALL TIMES unless you have a Alien Registration card.

Yeah you idiot! Its because of people like you that immigration have lost patience with foreigners here

What never fails to surprise me is that regardless of the "debt", the US continues to remain a dominant power in global economics. Anyway, I'm wondering if this NZ dollar drop issue was also...

This is interesting read.....

Anyone know in general how well "insulated" most places are that don't have this?

I personally don't like to hear my neighbours and I'm also a music fan that likes...

Thanks for your feedback!

I probably could.... but I don't really need 2 "official" jobs. I just wanted to hear about simple jobs that don't require special qualifications or work experience.

Can you be more specific? You mean they converted working holiday into Work Visa?

Well to be quite honest if a company is willing to sponsor the person, I can't think of a reason why immigration...

Yeah but thats not far from people out there with 5 "fake" passports. Theoretically you are not supposed to have multiple passports without citizenship at each country.

The whole purpose of...

Hi ppl,

I just want to know what kind of jobs are available in
Japan as a 2nd job (ie, off the side jobs).

I'm not desperate to do this but I'd like to know if anyone have some good comments...

Fujay, must you always give these "I'm great" statements?
You already know how easily some people in GP take offence to hear that there are people better than themselves.

Besides, I think making...