Recent adventures include not being paid by amateur company I work for. I think it was my error that I gave them the wrong details. They didn`t tell me until four days later when I noticed there was no money in the account.

“Excuse me there is no money in my account. Where is my salary?”
“Yes, we couldn`t pay to it. Have you closed your account?”
“No. I once worked in a bank. I am able to recognise account no.s which are open. Why didn`t you tell me this when the money came back?”
“Yes, so if you give us correct number, we will try again. Thank you”

So I did and they did. I`m just angry they didn`t tell me earlier. As I wrote earlier the fact that I was getting money made me spend loads. Is this amateurish behaviour normal for the Japanese I wonder to myself?

Most of the characteristics of this company are amateurish. The interview was held in their office which although in the well named Asia Trade Centre (next to the (Osakan) World Trade Centre) was a small room with two tables, a computer and a phone and the induction was a nervous and stilted performance until they unveiled ze German Arnie lookalike Instruktor. On the good side they pay well, the coordinators who help you get to the 90 schools in the area are well trained, experienced and helpful although some of their English skills are limited.

I have seen some other jobs in the local adverts which are close to where I live, well paid and which I could excel at so if all goes wrong or the company`s contract with the board of education is not renewed in January which it might not be, I will have options. Do you care? Hmmn.