The Not Your Sensei Podcast

The Not Your Sensei Podcast

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Temporada 2

Moving to Japan in 2026: What's Changed Since Season 1

Back after a break. Three things that changed about getting into Japan: the working holiday visa (32 countries, and some now allow a second stay), using teaching as a way in, and how much Japanese you really need. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Working holiday guide: https://notyoursensei.com/working-holiday-japan-eligibility.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Sources: - MOFA, Working Holiday Programmes in Japan: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

Temporada 1

Which IT Certifications to Get First (Part 2)

Where to study for CompTIA A+, Network+ and TCM's Practical Help Desk, and how to book the exams once you're ready. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Jobs open to foreigners in Japan: https://notyoursensei.com/japan-jobs-guide.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Resources: - Professor Messer: https://www.professormesser.com - CompTIA: https://www.comptia.org/en - TCM Practical Help Desk: https://certifications.tcm-sec.com/phda Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

Which IT Certifications to Get First (Part 1)

What CompTIA A+ and Network+ are worth for entry-level IT jobs, and how TCM's Practical Help Desk course helps close the experience gap. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Jobs open to foreigners in Japan: https://notyoursensei.com/japan-jobs-guide.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Resources: - CompTIA A+: https://www.comptia.org/en/certifications/a/ - CompTIA Network+: https://www.comptia.org/en/certifications/network/ - TCM Practical Help Desk: https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-help-desk Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

No IT Degree? Why Certifications Level the Field in Japan

No degree or experience in IT? Certifications get you taken seriously. Why they work, what they build, and how they help you stand out. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Jobs open to foreigners in Japan: https://notyoursensei.com/japan-jobs-guide.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

Your First IT Job in Japan: Why to Start in User Support

Whatever you want to do in IT long term, user support is the best place to start. Here's why. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Jobs open to foreigners in Japan: https://notyoursensei.com/japan-jobs-guide.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

Stop Waiting: How to Actually Start Your Career Change in Japan

Four books that changed how I think and helped me stop putting off my own career change in Japan, and what you can take from them. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Stay, pivot or go home guide: https://notyoursensei.com/stay-or-leave-teaching-japan.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

Do You Need Japanese to Work in IT in Japan?

You can't skip the language if you want to work here. Why Japanese matters, a quick intro to the JLPT, and how good your Japanese really needs to be. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Jobs open to foreigners in Japan: https://notyoursensei.com/japan-jobs-guide.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

Stuck on the Help Desk? How IT Careers Grow in Japan

The common IT roles, how careers usually move past the help desk, and rough salary ranges in the US and Japan. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Japan IT salary guide: https://notyoursensei.com/japan-it-salary-guide.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

From a Rural JET School to an IT Career in Japan

How I went from teaching in the countryside to recruitment and then into IT, what I learned from the people I've coached along the way, and why now might be the time to look beyond the classroom. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Stay, pivot or go home guide: https://notyoursensei.com/stay-or-leave-teaching-japan.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow

From English Teacher to Network Engineer in Japan

Tired of teaching and not sure what's next in Japan? This is where the series starts: why IT is a realistic way out of the classroom whatever your background, and why now is as good a time as any to make the move. 🎁 From October 4th, the next 5 people get a free Recon call in exchange for an honest review. Email contact@notyoursensei.com with "free session" in the subject. Links: - Take the quiz: https://notyoursensei.com/#path-quiz - Stay, pivot or go home guide: https://notyoursensei.com/stay-or-leave-teaching-japan.html - Tools (Working Holiday Launch Kit, Teacher's Exit Kit, IT Offer Check): https://notyoursensei.com/tools.html Free 15-min call: https://cal.com/notyoursensei Instagram: @notyoursensei1 Music: Opening/Ending: "Lost" by Hunter Milo Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 (CC BY 3.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Download / stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/hunter-milo/lost Music promoted by Audio Library Background: "Marshmallow" by Lukrembo Source: https://freetouse.com/music/lukrembo/marshmallow