The office environment in which I now sit is not the same as when I first started working in Japan, but the reason it continues to stay that way is entirely my own doing.
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The office environment in which I now sit is not the same as when I first started working in Japan, but the reason it continues to stay that way is entirely my own doing.
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Have you ever felt compelled to blame your host country or the people there for the problems you've faced working abroad? This blog entry is for you.
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If I'm no longer able to find any joy as a solo traveler, who will I become? I explore this question and others.
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A splash of cold water right in the face to anyone who thinks they're going to be a moviestar, an Instagram model, or the next big sensation in any field.
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As an expat in Japan, do you just keep your head down and do your job, stifling your soul but enjoying the benefits of living in a safe and prosperous country, or take a stand and try to be a leader in a system that wasn’t designed for you?
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Pondering the different paths my life could take in the next few weeks as I decide to stay on in Japan another year, leave to work freelance, or make some attempt at living in San Francisco.
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Many readers probably monitor my social media channels like YouTube and Instagram. Here's why I don't take a more active role in promoting myself.
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I've been in Japan for about five months, but I've been a traveler for years. Some of my experience may benefit newbies considering leaving friendships in favor of adventure.
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Teaching English in Japan comes with its own set of rules. Have you thought about a private language school, or a program like JET?
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Everything seems different the second time around teaching English in Japan. Here are some of my thoughts after just a few days in the country.
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