The (start of the)�Long Road Home

Jody Frye

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Hey isn’t this going to be same as 2020?

Hey isn’t this going to be same as 2020?

Hypothetical Question 1

There’s “Leaver’s Conference,” but…

• The information is always regarded as helpful.

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There’s “Leaver’s Conference,” but…

• The information is always regarded as helpful.

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• The information is always regarded as “late”.

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There’s “Leaver’s Conference,” but…

• The information is always regarded as helpful.

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• The information is always regarded as “late”.

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• Never too early, even for you.

But first. . .

…let me take a selfie

I’m not going home, why do I have to sit through this?

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• Everyone’s time on JET comes to a close.

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But so you’re not left out

First Years: �Your international driver’s license deadline is coming up. �Consider applying sometime in April or May for your Japanese license. This way will allow you to take the test when the ice is gone, but with plenty of time to spare. ��DON’T PUT IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

But so you’re not left out

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• We have no 2nd years, but a heads up that 2^nd years from America will need to think about taxes eventually…

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But so you’re not left out

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• If you’re staying after your 3^rd year, don’t forget about renewing your driver’s license!

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Now that that’s out of the way. . .

What should I be doing now?

What should I be doing now?

• Preparing documents

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What should I be doing now?

• Preparing documents

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• Sending your stuff somewhere

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What should I be doing now?

• Preparing documents

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• Sending your stuff somewhere

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• $aving mone¥ (saving money)

Getting Started

Processes you can start now:

• Gather Resources.
• JET Handbook
• JET Checklist
• Sage Senpai Advice
• THE AKITA WIKI

Processes you can start now:

• Gather Resources.
• JET Handbook
• JET Checklist
• Sage Senpai Advice
• THE AKITA WIKI

• Tell your landlord you’re leaving.
• You might have to deal with things like paying deposits, cleaning, or any other fun surprises.

Processes you can start now:

• Pension
• Pension Book – Look for this now!!!
• Home Country Bank Documents
• Lump Sum Form

Processes you can start now:

• Pension
• Pension Book – Look for this now!!!
• Home Country Bank Documents
• Lump Sum Form

• Make list of bills
• There have been problems in the past with bills coming for JETs after they’ve peaced….� � -______-

Processes you can start now:

• Talk to your BoE/Supervisor
• Talk about their expectations
• Talk about what in your apartment belongs to them
• (Important if you want to travel after your time is up)

Processes you can start now:

• Talk to your BoE/Supervisor
• Talk about their expectations
• Talk about what in your apartment belongs to them
• (Important if you want to travel after your time is up)

• Save some days off:
• The system is confusing and complicated. Going to the city hall when there’s no line and no rush is recommended.

Processes you can start now:

• Future Employment
• Think about what you what to do next.
• Reach out and contact potential employers.
• Update and revise your resume.

Processes you can start now:

• Future Employment
• Think about what you what to do next.
• Reach out and contact potential employers.
• Update and revise your resume.

• Moving
• Start apartment hunting.
• Think about where you want to live and why.

What if I’m staying in Japan?

• Check residency status
• Most of us are ALTs so the same rules apply.
• You’re going to have to go to the Immigration Bureau twice to submit forms for extending your stay. (Start this now!)

What if I’m staying in Japan?

• Check residency status
• Most of us are ALTs so the same rules apply.
• You’re going to have to go to the Immigration Bureau twice to submit forms for extending your stay. (Start this now!)

ALTs�You’re going to need a photo, your residence card and your passport, and the Zairyū Shikaku Henkō Kyoka Shinseisho application form.

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CIRs

You’ll need all of that stuff but also a certificate that you worked at a local facility.

What if I’m staying in Japan?

• If you’re going to just do sightseeing, you have 90 days after your visa expires to do that.

Most of you!

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• Tax Slayer works fine

Stuff

Your apartment (probably) is full of things

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• You’re going to be busy as your departure deadline approaches.

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• Now is a good time to sort things; leave behind, send to your new home, and garbage.

Your apartment is full of things

Leave Behind

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• Make sure your successor* actually wants the things you’re leaving behind.

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Your apartment is full of things

Leave Behind

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• Make sure your successor* actually wants the things you’re leaving behind.

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• Take pictures to show to your successor*.

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Your apartment is full of things

Leave Behind

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• Make sure your successor* actually wants the things you’re leaving behind.

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• Take pictures to show to your successor*.

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• PLEASE be fair with your successor*, they’re not money sponges for you to make a profit off of.

Successor????

“Successor”:

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“Successor”:

�(Noun) A new JET in a state of simultaneous being and nonbeing, who can only be confirmed to exist when seen in person.

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“Successor”:

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• Given the pandemic, there’s definitely a chance you won’t know who that is…
• Talk to your supervisor or BOE about what might be appropriate to leave as oppose to sell.

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Your apartment is full of things

Sending Stuff Home

• It’ll be expensive: both size and international. ��It’ll be slow, most likely delayed.
• There’s always a small chance you won’t see it again, more-so now during the pandemic.
• (Take any vital things with you - paying for an extra carry-on is worth the security)

Your apartment is full of things

Sending Stuff Home

• Shipping rates will vary, so be sure to do your research and start shipping things early so you’re not hit with a huge shipping bill in June.

Contact non-Japan Post shipping services early to send larger packages cheaper.

Your apartment is full of things

Sending Stuff Home

Options:

Japan Post

Yamato Transport (Black Cat)

Sagawa Express

Your apartment is full of things

Selling

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• Selling things to your successor.*

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• Second Street (Noshiro and Odate), Omoshiro Ichiba (Takanosu) and Off House! (Odate) will buy your stuff.�
• If you can’t sell it, you could always donate it.

Your apartment is full of things

I’m not leaving JET! Include me!

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• The Akita JET Facebook page will be filed with cheap/free stuff!

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Money Money Money

Why do I need to save money?

• You get less money in your last month.

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Why do I need to save money?

• You get less money in your last month.

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• You might have to pay off a phone contract or other bills.

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Why do I need to save money?

• You get less money in your last month.

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• You might have to pay off a phone contract or other bills.

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• Sending stuff home isn’t cheap, as previously stated.

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Why do I need to save money?

• You get less money in your last month.

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• You might have to pay off a phone contract or other bills.

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• Sending stuff home isn’t cheap, as previously stated.

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• PCR TESTS! They expensive

Residence Tax

• This can be very expensive.

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Residence Tax

• This can be very expensive.

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• Normally you could just pay it in segments, but if you’re leaving that’s not going to be an option and you’re going to have to pay it in one lump sum. It’s about 5 percent of your income LAST year.

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How does pension work? �(Let’s ask Aaron from 2020)

• “I’ve been neck deep in trying to figure it out myself. This is to say, when you do this, expect it to be frustrating and confusing, but worth your time. (I’m talking maybe 100,000 yen per year you’ve been on JET up to 3 years).”
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How does pension work? �(Let’s ask Aaron from 2020)

• “I’ve been neck deep in trying to figure it out myself. This is to say, when you do this, expect it to be frustrating and confusing, but worth your time. (I’m talking maybe 100,000 yen per year you’ve been on JET up to 3 years).”
• This money is based on how much tax you paid out of your salary, and the 3 year cap is the most recent 3 years. If you switch to a new job with lower pay you’ll get less.

How does pension work?

• Guess what: this page has all of them and instructions.
• You file for the withdraw before you leave, and declare someone sticking around in Japan as a representative.
• They get the money, send it to you, but that gets taxed. You then can file to get that taxed money back.

How does pension work?

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• It takes anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
• You will have forms :)

How does pension work?

• Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments form

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How does pension work?

• Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments form
• Declaration Naming a Person to Administer the Taxpayer's Tax Affairs form

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How does pension work?

• Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments form
• Declaration Naming a Person to Administer the Taxpayer's Tax Affairs form
• Pension Book

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How does pension work?

• Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments form
• Declaration Naming a Person to Administer the Taxpayer's Tax Affairs form
• Pension Book
• Official information for your home bank account

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How does pension work?

• Application for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments form
• Declaration Naming a Person to Administer the Taxpayer's Tax Affairs form
• Pension Book
• Official information for your home bank account
• Proof that you no longer have an address in Japan [updated juminhyou 住民票]) **OPTIONAL so long as you properly submit your move-out notice and they receive your application 'after' your move-out date

Guess where you can find info and links to these forms….

Guess where you can find info and links to these forms….

• https://akitajet.com/wiki/Pension_Refund

Wrap-Up

Wrap-Up

Be Crunchwrap Supremely prepared by starting now!��

Wrap-Up

Start saving, and get Enchiloaded with ca$h

Wrap-Up

Make your lists, and check them twice, so you can save yourself time and Be your own Gyro

Oh, did you forget some information?

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You know where you can find it?

The Wiki

So Wiki me up before you go go!

Questions! :D ? ?

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OMG don’t forget the AkitaWiki can help!!!!

Feel free to ask me or ask senpai or whatever…