Non-native teaching in Japan

[Rabindro Nath Roy]

Hi!

Many thanks for your nice write-up. I got a question regarding ESL job in Japan. What are the possiblities for a non-native English teacher to get a job in Japan? How should they try? Would you please tell the possiblities for a Bangladeshi? Is it possible for them to get a/any job on a tourist visa?

Thanks and best wishes.
Rabindro

[cool ice]

Tough as! Especially from your part of the world cause it's hard to understand your accent. Furthermore, you cannot spell the word "possibilities". Hence, one of the many reasons why schools only want native English teachers.

If I was the mum of a Japanese kid, I would definitely want my kid to learn from a native English speaker. I mean, your paying big money for tuition in Japan, so why settle for anything less.

[Rabindro Nath Roy]

Hi Cool!
Thanks.That's real cool. Anyways,I know this a teacher-forum. However, is there any chance for one to get a job if he manages to speak and write moderately well? I hope you will reply. You are a rea freind.

Rabindro

[cool ice]

Still very unlikely. The parent in Japan want their children to learn from native English speakers. Even teaching children that can't yet even say their ABC's, a native English teacher is still preferred.

Sorry to bring you the bad news, but this is the reality.

[Rabindro Nath Roy]

Do not be sorry. I am happy you acted like a true freind. However, can I look forward for some other job, decent of course?

[cool ice]

You could always work in a bar, or as a bouncer. There are factory jobs and retails jobs also around, but most are paid cash under the table if you know what I mean.

I have seen many non-natives also selling jewelry, bags and accessories in public on the side of streets too. The Japanese even do this too.

[Rabindro Nath Roy]

So, do you have any suggestion for me? I am 100% honest. I am not satisfied with the job-culture here. I am (I mean 'we') are not paid well too. I need a lot of money to do some good things for myself, my family and my community. I belong to the minority community here. I am a Hindu. They are mostly below the poverty line here. What should I do? This question,I know, is very personal. However, I beg your pardon to ask you.

[cool ice]

My suggestions are bouncer, bar work or retail as I mentioned in the previous post. Are you reading my messages?

Originally Posted by Rabindro Nath Roy

I need a lot of money to do some good things for myself

Welcome to my life! You're not the only one needing money man! I need to help myself before I help others... You're a clever guy, am sure you can work it out. You need to think of your own steps. No-one is going to hold your hand.

[Rabindro Nath Roy]

Yes I am. But I think you have misunderstood me to some extent. I did not mean to be 'welcomed in ' your life at all. Nor am I 'clever' if you mean it to be used negatively;which I believe, you have not at all.Perhaps, you have little idea about life in 'the part of the world' I belong to. The truth is, I have found you responsive and freindly. Of course, I understand I have gone off-limits with your genorisity. And I beg your pardon for that. But I want you to trust me.I am honest and not 'clever'.

Nonetheless, I thank you for your opinion about me that I can work it out. Still, I have doubts about myself. All I am anxious about is....well. ... sorry no need telling you. I am not going to vex you any more. But before I leave I must say you are warm-haearted, and a good freind. Please make no more reply.I really am hurt enough. This is first ever in my life that I heard such an assessment. Best wish.

Best wishes. Take care. May God bless you.
Rabindro Roy:

[exported_kiwi]

Hi dude,

Seems to me that you're not listening to, or reading, Raoul!

He said that it'd be really hard for you to get a teaching job anywhere there because of your non-native appearance and speaking abilities. Schools in Asia are kinda funny like that. It seems, to them, that only white folks can speak English as natives, but they fail to see that there are many races of different colour that are also from the major native English speaking countries.

It's the same in China, Taiwan and elsewhere, so I've heard. I'm Caucasian and in China and have seen, first hand, how difficult it is for "coloured" friends to get good jobs doing anything here. Conversely, there are some people here who have found jobs. They are, however, lower paying than those of us whos' appearance is "non coloured". It's a sad truth, but it's business here in Asia. I suggest you read what cool ice has written and look more in those areas where he suggested you may find some success. Those jobs would also be, I'd imagine, low paying too. I also agree with cool ice that we all have our own problems regarding finances and we all have our own problems with other things too.

Might be an idea to find an Bangladeshi expat website and see what you can find there.

Good luck.
Just my 2 cents worth!