Here's a saving tip I actually learned in Japan -- you open another bank account, for savings only, and the day you receive your salary, the first thing you do is deposit a fixed sum there. Anything is fine and it should be something you could survive without with a little effort, like 5,000 yen or 10,000. You put it there and forget about it, then make do with the rest as if you never had it 🤐It's about creating a habit, more than anything. As for starting a business, it might take a while, but it's definitely possible. I recently saw a video about a man from Trinidad who is apparently the first black man to grow grapes in Japan (Yamanashi, I think). It was quite inspiring. Also, I was wondering about your transportation cost. It sounds like a lot of money. I hope your company reimburses you. In any case, check and see if getting on or off the train at a different station and walking or biking from there saves you anything on that train pass. Sometimes one station makes a huge difference in price. Ganbatte!! 🥳
God bless you for this reply. As for opening a separate account I can only do that from next month because banks claim I need to be in Japan for at least 6 months before opening an account for me. The present one I have was such trouble to open. For transport I do monthly commuter pass. I’m figuring everything out everyday. I really appreciate this reply❤️. Thank you so much 🙏
But also you're being too hard on yourself! You were literally able to read the different boba flavors last time we hung out,you're doing soo good! Loved this sit down
I'm an ALT with JET so I thankfully have a good salary, but obviously JET is only 5 years. Living in Japan on a dispatch salary and no partner to split expenses with can be tough if you're living somewhere where rent is high. It's the sort of job you really want to skill-up out of.
About learning Japanese you can watch different youtube videos with headings like what I wish I knew before studying Japanese and downloading and trying out different apps till you find a learning method that suits you
I haven’t finished the video yet, so maybe you address this, but it might be worth sitting down and doing an actual budget if you’re not already. And try to account for taxes. I’ve seen other videos from people in their 2nd or 3rd year, and they all say it was an issue when tax time came around if they hadn’t budgeted. Put aside savings, tax and rent money first. Then do the rest. Might help?
Here's a saving tip I actually learned in Japan -- you open another bank account, for savings only, and the day you receive your salary, the first thing you do is deposit a fixed sum there. Anything is fine and it should be something you could survive without with a little effort, like 5,000 yen or 10,000. You put it there and forget about it, then make do with the rest as if you never had it 🤐It's about creating a habit, more than anything. As for starting a business, it might take a while, but it's definitely possible. I recently saw a video about a man from Trinidad who is apparently the first black man to grow grapes in Japan (Yamanashi, I think). It was quite inspiring. Also, I was wondering about your transportation cost. It sounds like a lot of money. I hope your company reimburses you. In any case, check and see if getting on or off the train at a different station and walking or biking from there saves you anything on that train pass. Sometimes one station makes a huge difference in price. Ganbatte!! 🥳
God bless you for this reply. As for opening a separate account I can only do that from next month because banks claim I need to be in Japan for at least 6 months before opening an account for me. The present one I have was such trouble to open. For transport I do monthly commuter pass. I’m figuring everything out everyday. I really appreciate this reply❤️. Thank you so much 🙏
But also you're being too hard on yourself! You were literally able to read the different boba flavors last time we hung out,you're doing soo good! Loved this sit down
Thank you 🙏. I’m trying my best.
Nihongo ga wakarimasen is my favorite line!!!!😂
But I don’t wakarimasu 😂😂
I'm an ALT with JET so I thankfully have a good salary, but obviously JET is only 5 years. Living in Japan on a dispatch salary and no partner to split expenses with can be tough if you're living somewhere where rent is high. It's the sort of job you really want to skill-up out of.
Skilling up is so important.
13:21 So effing true
😂
Okay Duolingo🥹🤣 I understood that effortlessly “Everyday I study Japanese but I don’t understand” haha yes same here!
People don’t give duo a lot of credit honestly.
About learning Japanese you can watch different youtube videos with headings like what I wish I knew before studying Japanese and downloading and trying out different apps till you find a learning method that suits you
Those people are liars 😂😂. Anime doesn’t work cause they sound like cartoons. But I’ll keep trying
Lol it’s a struggle being here for real! Being alone in a foreign country is not for sissies!
Wait until you meet the people screaming go back to your country 😂😂
@ it’s sometimes a blessing not understanding Japanese 😅
I haven’t finished the video yet, so maybe you address this, but it might be worth sitting down and doing an actual budget if you’re not already. And try to account for taxes. I’ve seen other videos from people in their 2nd or 3rd year, and they all say it was an issue when tax time came around if they hadn’t budgeted. Put aside savings, tax and rent money first. Then do the rest. Might help?
Thanks. I’m really trying to fix my finances
Hey babe, how do I reach you privately
Please don’t reach me privately 😂I’m scared. My IG is in the description box
Maybe you spend too much
Yeah, I definitely spend too much