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Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by jakebasile »

mattnumbe wrote: post #16
jakebasile wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is the cultural difference between the United States' more cutthroat form of employment and the "salaryman" idea in Japan an issue in the transition? Does it apply to our industry?

I'd say its in transition on the whole, but especially in IT. Massive companies like Sony, Toyota, Nissan, etc. still have a lifetime employment structure, but once you get hired to any company here, it's still real hard to get fired. Answering your question would really take a small essay because the answer is yes and no for SO many reasons. EDIT: I think I misread your question the first time. It can be difficult m…

I read this[1] a while ago, maybe that covers what I'm asking about. If you have anything to add I'd be curious to hear it.

[1] http://www.kalzumeus.com/2014/11/07/doing-business-in-japan/

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by jakebasile »

jrockway wrote: post #33

You still have to pay for Trump's wall. For me, it's not worth moving. I was born here, and as a result I'm somewhat responsible for the actions my country takes as a whole. Moving doesn't change that. The grass looks greener on the other side, but other countries aren't really doing that well with human rights, LGBT issues, affordable housing, or constitutionally-protected free speech. No matter where you move, you'…

I'm mostly just curious. There is a lot written about immigration to the US but not too much about emigration from it. I agree that moving away doesn't really solve the problem and that despite our flaws I believe we have an advantage in many respects.

Democracy isn't perfect, and sometimes it means you lose. It means you need to talk to people who disagree with you and persuade them, and I think this cycle shows that the left hasn't been doing too well on that front.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by ayberk »

erikbye wrote: post #38

Norway: http://m.finn.no/job/fulltime/search.html?occupation=0.23&fi... 281 java positions, 182 c#, 91 c++ New ones coming in every day. There is a lot of demand here for skilled developers, most positions are not for startups, but established business. Software developer salary is typically lower than in the US, but then again, cost of living (as far as apartment rent goes(in Oslo)) is lower than in SV. C#/Java back…

What about the language barrier? Would English be enough?

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

#54

Post by jrockway »

jakebasile wrote: post #52
jrockway wrote: post #33

You still have to pay for Trump's wall. For me, it's not worth moving. I was born here, and as a result I'm somewhat responsible for the actions my country takes as a whole. Moving doesn't change that. The grass looks greener on the other side, but other countries aren't really doing that well with human rights, LGBT issues, affordable housing, or constitutionally-protected free speech. No matter where you move, you'…

I'm mostly just curious. There is a lot written about immigration to the US but not too much about emigration from it. I agree that moving away doesn't really solve the problem and that despite our flaws I believe we have an advantage in many respects. Democracy isn't perfect, and sometimes it means you lose. It means you need to talk to people who disagree with you and persuade them, and I think this cycle shows tha…

Yeah, democracy seemed to work OK. The average american wants it to be illegal to not be a God-loving hetereosexual white man. And they elected someone who will make sure that laws get passed to move the country in that direction.

The problem in this case is that that's terrible.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by mattnumbe »

jakebasile wrote: post #51
mattnumbe wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'd say its in transition on the whole, but especially in IT. Massive companies like Sony, Toyota, Nissan, etc. still have a lifetime employment structure, but once you get hired to any company here, it's still real hard to get fired. Answering your question would really take a small essay because the answer is yes and no for SO many reasons. EDIT: I think I misread your question the first time. It can be difficult m…

I read this[1] a while ago, maybe that covers what I'm asking about. If you have anything to add I'd be curious to hear it. [1] http://www.kalzumeus.com/2014/11/07/doing-business-in-japan/

Ive read that as well, and it's pretty spot on/thorough. I don't usually agree with people when they talk about Japanese firms, but Patrick knows his shit. But everyone has different experiences here. It's nearly a mono-culture as far as business is concerned, unless you work for a foreign company that operates in Japan.

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by devmop »

mattnumbe wrote: post #41
devmop wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you have any advice on finding good recruitment firms out there? I've gotten too used to firms turning up on LinkedIn with piles of jobs.

Recruitment firms are really picky here, most won't even consider you if you don't have JLPT N2 or above. They search for their candidates similar to the way US firms do (from what I've heard). Having key words on your linkedIn profile showing that either your interested in moving here, have a background working with Japanese people, or have the language abilities plus (nearly any) software skills, there's a good cha…

Thanks for that. I should probably just rewrite my profile in Japanese.

そうして来月のN2試験に集中しないと問題になります。

Re: Ask HN: Any good resources for finding software jobs abroad?

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Post by erikbye »

ayberk wrote: post #53
erikbye wrote: post #38

Norway: http://m.finn.no/job/fulltime/search.html?occupation=0.23&fi... 281 java positions, 182 c#, 91 c++ New ones coming in every day. There is a lot of demand here for skilled developers, most positions are not for startups, but established business. Software developer salary is typically lower than in the US, but then again, cost of living (as far as apartment rent goes(in Oslo)) is lower than in SV. C#/Java back…

What about the language barrier? Would English be enough?

At least in the beginning, and for many companies. International hires is common. There are quite a few offices where English is the official language, as well. You can see that a lot of ads on the site is in English.
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