Lots of questions about being a teacher in Japan

[DataSpy]

Hello, my name is Jim and this is my first post here. I've been very interested in Japan for a very long peroid of time and was conteplating going to Japan to become a teacher for a long time. Well I've decided I'm going for sure and was wondering the best way to of becoming a teacher. I only have a couple college credits right now, so I'm going to go back to school full time. I think I'll be able to get my masters in 3 years. So my first question would be what should I get my masters in, does it matter. Also I was wondering if the jett program or any other programs are worth getting involved in. Basically is there an article that tells you everything you need to do to move to Japan to become a teacher. Thanx in advance!

[devicenull]

Oh, dear god.... like chum in the water... send in the sharks

[DataSpy]

So basically you're telling me get ready for some major flaming, that could suck. Oh well, please be gentle.

[senshisteph]

Plenty stuff here
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/job/viewforum.php?f=11

[Taro Toporific]

So basically you're telling me get ready for some major flaming...

Find a real profession or skill, then come to Japan. The Japanese systems of education are so "unique" that studying ESL/EFL as a Masters can be overkill.

My advice:
Getting a job in Japan, the hard way
Getting a job in Japan, the easy way
My associate's advice about looking for teaching work:
Man up, Nancy

[IkemenTommy]

Taro is right on this. He is considered a veteran living here for how many years now...?

Language teachers are a dime-a-dozen here. Yet, there are still people pouring in to come from all over. It's a great way to waste a couple of years of your youth and have fun, but I cannot recommend it, career-wise.

And as far as masters or Ph.D's are concerned, the Japanese don't give a rat's ass about higher degrees. You'll get slightly higher pay than your fellow co-workers who started out at the same time, but it is mostly based on a f*cked up system called the nenko jouretsu (seniority ruling) but I'll stop right about here with the blabbing as I am getting way off the course.