>Is teaching english in japan really that bad?
It depends on how you look at it.

Pros:
You get decent healthcare.
The job is pretty easy and even rewarding.
You get to talk to Japanese people and learn about their perspectives.
Most places can sponsor a work visa, so you get to live in Japan.

Cons:
The pay sucks and you live paycheck to paycheck.
The hours suck and you work every weekend.
If you're not doing JET, the pay structure is identical to working in a brothel. You're basically a prostitute.
Even if you take vacation, you won't be able to afford to travel outside of Japan.

Does this all sound okay to you, as in better than your current situation? Then yeah man, go right ahead. I think it's not all bad. It beats living in North America.

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