Would getting a transfer to Japan for a job make me more money than getting a job directly in Japan?
Would I be able to make more money by getting a job here in Canada and possibly getting a transfer, or would I make more by getting a job directly in Japan? Or does it even matter? Please don't tell me how I need a visa or anything like that. Just answer my question with a little detail. Please don't get sidetracked! Thank you.
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In short, yes a transfer is better for more reasons than pay. I was transferred from my office in the USA to Japan. I was given support for finding a house, setting up my bank account, and establishing residency. I was assigned a person from a company that specializes in expat relocation. Also, in terms of pay, my US based pay was adjusted to reflect the change in taxes, cost of living and Holiday benefits. For transfer purposes, I was given 2 months extra pay, one on the US side and another extra month when I arrived in Japan to cover the numerous un expected moving costs. The company also, arranged for all of my belongings to be shipped by sea and air. They arranged all the taxes and import procedures.
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Definitely a transfer job by a mile. Forget the visa hassle -- I've never heard of a company that transfers an employee overseas and not do the visa and paperwork for them For the same kinds of work, a Japanese hire is paid less than someone sent to work in Japan on an oversea assignment. As a transferee, you get several bonus from living cost adjustments, tax advantages, housing support, and even in some cases per diem on top of your salary. If you get an opportunity, don't pass it up and this does not apply only to work in Japan. Jobs abroad to any country is a big bonus. The only possible negative is that if you have children and wanted to enroll them in certain schools for ex-pats. Depending on where you want them enrolled, it could get expensive.
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A transfer is much better. Getting a job on your own there would require a four year degree. You would also need a job offer before you got there. Outside of teaching English and high tech jobs, there is little available for Canadians.
