Recent content by Hoankan

First time in the 30s section, but why not. 38, originally from Montana and living in Japan and working as a teacher. Am very seriously thinking about coming back (logistics and job are a huge concern for me in this area) to the US. I've always been family oriented and get along well with...

True story today: Working with little kids today on I/You/He/She. When they talked about themselves, they use I. When they talk about other students, they use he/she. And when they talk to me, they use you. Simple right? Except half of them call me she. And bacon chocolate. Sounds interesting...

Ok, all this chant and gun talking has got ikutosemo stuck in my head. I am use to Japanese chant and I don't even know what ikutosemo is in English. As for guns, my grandpa was a gunsmith. If I was stateside, I'd go with a revolver. Just traditional like that ;) My name was chosen even before...

In a way this is nice to watch the conversation. Several things have popped up that is interesting for me. Humorously, I tried to be a Christian in a Catholic school and that upset some of the teachers. When we talk about indoctrination, Japan is basically an assembly line education system. You...

Again, I am so far out of the loop, I don't know. I look on linkin (among others) trying to find jobs, but the information is always vague. The logistics of moving back to the US is daunting to say the least. Adding in job hunting and it is downright scary.

As you say it is an idea. Any suggestions for how I can go about applying and where? @rusmeister ; It would change my visa status greatly. Spousal visas are much more workable. However, given that I haven't been in a relationship in over 6 years, I doubt that will happen anytime soon.

Sorry this has taken so long to reply to. It sort of hit a hard nerve. Like I said, that was the short short version. It gets a lot worse with the short version and the long version is really long. I have been thinking about coming back. As I may face deportation in July, it's sort of mandatory...

A little over two and a half years ago, I switched jobs to one full time elementary school. My prior job had burned me out something terrible. Had to make a move for my new job. After a month and a half, I discovered that the first place had some structural issues and construction was needed. So...

4 moves in 11 months. Two job losses and a drop to 1/4 of my prior income. Tax, insurance, pension issues as well as nearly being deported and lots of time at different government agencies and lawyers due to one black contract. That sounds like a cake walk to me. Now trying to eat three meals...

Christ is born! Besides one of the stickies, I doubt I am remembered by many. Times have gotten harder and harder. Throughout my times only one thing has remained constant, my trials to follow Christ. So with this lonely Christmas upon me, I hope you will have me back here in TAW and I pray...

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