Stalker reminds me of some of the movie I've seen.

Hmmmm I think I feel insecure without a proper level of the JLPT. I'm afraid I couldn't cope with work, and without an edge - they wouldn't take me in. I mean, what would be a good reason for them to want to recruit someone if they have no technical knowledge of something? (Eg. I'm no engineer/ designer/ programmer etc).

Are you still in Tokyo?

Japan have the highest suicide rate due to work related. Recent news is about a young girl who graduated from a top university killing herself due to over work in one of the biggest company in the world. So yes there is stress but it still depends how you handle it. Like anywhere else, not all jobs are like that. You just need to know how or where to find one.

And I recently stumble upon this, if it interests you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_company_(Japanese_term)

It is always my dream to work at japan.

Corporate work in Japan is different than what you will expect compare to Western Country and Malaysia (maybe South East Asia as whole).
If you work with big company, you will be the company's slave.

I think I mentioned it before, take advantage of the 'gaijin privilege'.
Maybe because I didn't study in Japan, straight away found an agency to represent me. So I don't feel any stress at all. But very productive work, everyday do the things I like and got paid on-time.
I know a few who studied and graduate in Japan. Worked there and stress out a lot because they follow the rules 100%.

What I mean by "Gaijin Privilege' is instead of go fully Japanese.
Be yourself, as long you respect them and they respect you. Always remind them you're not Japanese. And also try to bring your A game once in a while.

Naturally, Japanese aren't decision maker and they need us 'Malaysian' to decide a.s.a.p to ensure there's no decision delay and everyone can go home.
And also if you're not the supervisor or manager, you can pressure them to decide rationally without thinking too much.
Hard to explain, I think once you're working with them you know what's the weaknesses.

I believe why the Fukushima Power Plant explode in the first place because the authority can't decide whether to switch off the power plant manually or not when the Earthquake and Tsunami came.

If possible always avoid Black Company.
Sometimes what they promise in the contract you don't really get what you want.

Just beware...
And don't be too desperate, ask many question as you can regarding about the job.
Make sure you know what you position is and when they ask you be firm with your answer.

Don't say.. "Etto~~" or "Daijoubu to omoimasu." if they say something doesn't related with the work you want to do.

Indeed, would avoid the ones labelled as "black company". We've only got 1 life, gotta take care of it. But what do you mean by the last part?
"Don't say.. "Etto~~" or "Daijoubu to omoimasu." if they say something doesn't related with the work you want to do."

When you say those word while thinking to give an answer, it give a hint to the interviewer you are unsure with the job. They know they can take advantage if they hire you and ask you to do extra work. I mean more than volunteer extra work.

Just be firm lah.

Anyone already worked in Japan, and how do you reduce income tax amount?

I moving to Tokyo next month, invite me if do have gaythering

This post has been edited by popcorn513: May 13 2017, 05:59 PM

Wow, that's a very nice place. Been there for a business trip to JGC last year and I really love that place.
Food wise not that expensive, still cheaper than Singapore.
The place is very clean and quiet at night.

Just left Japan and having spend a few years there, not much you can do to reduce income tax. Normally if you have a house, or a child you can have some deduction. Buying insurance or also proof that currently you are supporting your parents is also tax deductible. How to show proof you have to ask around....

Aww left already?

yup...sudah cabut.

Amazing bro - with limited exposure to native language you could survive there being able to grab a job quickly. you must be good in interpersonal skills to impress them personally =)

may i know what is your study during university?

I got a friend just back to Msia for good (after 2 years) complaining that she can't save much at there due to the costs of living - working as analyst in Experian.

Really depends on your lifestyle. I have family and able to survive and save some $$ as well. I am sure you friend can withdraw the EPF(about two months of last drawn salary) and also the retirement scheme that the company bought for her/him.

It is around 80k rm per annum for senior executives level and she sustains a simple lifestyle over there.

That is low for a senior executive. Basically that is the salary of a fresh grad.

That is the fact maybe because she's not entirely expatriate but just quit Experian malaysia and join the regional office at there.