Japan..possible work

[IZ]

Anyone hear updates from the DMF'ers over there?

I just got word that I am in the running for a possible position near Tokyo. 

I've always wanted to go but unsure now after everything happened with the tsunami. 

I'd still go in a second but with a newborn to think about..



You guys think it would it be a wise move?

[duccarlos]

My brother-in-law's brothers-in-law live over there. They are not running back, so I guess it's safe. Just remember that it is very expensive and that wherever you live, it will be small.

[KnightofNi]

just leave the hot wife and a good insurance policy behind...


i know my company is still having issues getting parts that are made there, and one of our vendors, Sony, is backordered on a few things.

[The Bacon Junkie]

My brother-in-law's brothers-in-law live over there. They are not running back, so I guess it's safe. Just remember that it is very expensive and that wherever you live, it will be small.

I know there's an IZ joke in there somewhere...

Dude!  If it's a good opportunity for you and your family, go for it, but we'll miss ya.

And remember...  You'll be big in Japan.   

[Slide Panda]

Do some research on the culture, manners and what's expect there. It's a lot different that 'merica or Europe. And be sure to let the wife know about the women only train/subway cars. There's a real problem with the perv grope on the over crowded subways in Tokyo. So if you can deal with the culture shock and a shit ton of people in your space... then it's supposed to be great.

On the good side, you can buy beer in vending machines on the street.

[Monsterlover]

Kids that learn 2 or more languages when they're young are smarter

[Polpetta]

You may want to pm slowpoke 

[herm]

I know there's an IZ joke in there somewhere...

Dude!  If it's a good opportunity for you and your family, go for it, but we'll miss ya.

And remember...  You'll be big in Japan.   

i was going to mention the culture shock (of being one of the larger people around), but you stole my thunder....

[Bick]

And remember...  You'll be big in Japan.   

I wouldn't go that far.

If it is a job that you would enjoy, go for it.

It would be a great experience!

[RAT900]

Does the job involve hazmat and utility companies?

[IZ]

Like I said, I'd go in a second but wondering..should I be concerned about about radiation with the newborn?  Seoul came up a few weeks ago and Japan this morning. Japan is a long shot but hoping I get it. Familiar with customs somewhat after researching it for years. Pol, I spoke to him at DIMBY.  Thanks for the info everyone.

[Le Pirate]

The radiation isn't any worse than what all the coal plants put out in the US everyday. I'm not sure I would worry too much about that. A bigger concern to me would be smog/air pollution (coming from someone who has suffered from severe asthma their entire life) and it's effects on infant lungs. Just remember, Tokyo is the biggest city in the world...I'm sure there are good and bad parts of that.

[IZ]

Does the job involve hazmat and utility companies?

I just received a second message for the same position.  Thinking that a telephone interview is next?!    

[teddy037.3]

I wouldn't go that far.

as an AJA I agree.

[Raux]

Opportunities knock all the time on peoples' doors. Those that open the door and follow those opportunities, they succeed in life.