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The single most important thing, and that which I can’t stress enough, is that resort employment in Japan is such a different, unique, and amazing experience.
There are a lot of foreigners living and working here, in places all over the country.The majority of these are English teachers, but there’s quite a number employed in the IT, design, corporate, legal and diplomatic fields as well. Last but not least,there’s a tiny minority working at resorts. By working at a resort, you’ll get to experience something which so few people experience, and see a side of Japan that is never seen by most.
So why are there so few foreigners working at resorts in Japan?
Resort work is seasonal. Ski resorts don’t need lift operators or snow movers during the summer, nor do Okinawa beach resorts need lots of life guards and extra restaurant staff during winter. Because resort work is seasonal (and part time), only foreigners who meet certain criteria are legally allowed to do it. A Working Holiday Visa proves the perfect solution.
So tell me more about working at a resort in Japan.
Working at a resort in Japan is a rare opportunity, something that most people will never experience. Everyday is fun and exciting.
At work you’ll meet many different customers from all walks of life. At the beginning work will be a challenge. Starting a new job in a new country and in a new language is no walk in the park! There’ll be lots you don’t know, so ask questions! If you don’t know something, ask. It’s better to ask and be taught than to guess and do something wrong. It reminds me of when I was in middle-school and the teacher would say “Now remember kids, there’s no such thing as a silly question” – She was right!
You will encounter language and cultural barriers along the way, but that’s how you learn. After the first week or so, you’ll find you become a lot more comfortable in your job, and you’ll begin to feel like a real member of the team. As time goes by, you’ll gradually be shown how to do more and more, and by the end, you’ll be treated no different than the Japanese staff members you’re working along side.
After work, and on holidays, you’re free to do whatever you like. Because you’re working at a resort, you’ll find yourself in a prime location. Whether you’re half way up a powder-covered mountain ready to carve fresh tracks down it’s side, or just a stone-throw away from the tropical blue sea and a bright white sand covered beach, there’s lots of fun to be had!! If you bring an International drivers license with you to Japan, or if you buddy up with a Japanese staff member who owns a car, go and explore! A day trip to see the snow monkeys in Shiga-kogen, a trip to the famous Matsumoto Castle, a days shopping in a local town, a trip around Okinawa, or a cruise to a neighboring island, there’s plenty to see and do nearby at both our summer and winter resorts. You won’t get bored!
Working at a resort, you’ll be working with some of the friendliest and outgoing people,not only from all around Japan, but from all around the world. Living in a dormitory is an unforgettable experience. The bonds you make with fellow staff become unbreakable, and you’ll end up forging friendships that will last well beyond your time at the resort. Also, your constant exposure to Japanese means your language ability will improve at a rate you never thought possible!
Sure,the pay sucks, but the pay sucks at resorts the world over, get over it! What you don’t receive in monetary payment, you’ll certainly receive in many other ways. I treasured every moment I spent working at my resort, but I treasured the overall experience, the friends I made, my improved language ability, and everything else that I learned there just as much.
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