Hey all. a bit early to be asking this question, but i plan on trying to find a job in the big city come next march/april hiring period. my current employment situation has me working with people i don't much mesh with, in a place that is less than ideal. the old "first world ALT cry myself a river on my steady paycheck and low rent", i know. but if i'm gonna put up with bullshit, i'd rather do it in Tokyo or Osaka, even at a higher cost of living and crappier hours .
the question:
is it true that in order to get another ALT gig or an Eikawa gig, i have to have letters of reference and or recommendation? is it also true that the new company will insist on calling the old company? is any of this standard procedure? or have i been misinformed?
if so, i may not be able to get a good reference or call. i have no backup here seeing as how the three people i work with don't get along with me very well (all of whom are old japanese men).
if it's just a letter, i can swing that. if they need to speak to these people, i may have a problem. any help is much appreciated. if you don't mind, please share some experiences in the interview/ job hunt process yourselves! any tips, tricks, hints, or warnings also welcomed
thanks