Got an offer from a small IT firm, need advice
Hi all, throwaway account. I would like to hear your input on the plus sides/downsides of an offer I received. Ultimately I'm going to decide on my own, but I would like to hear from those of you that have more experience here in Japan so that I can make the most informed decision.
Bit of background on me:
Mid 30s, US experience: 2 years of software dev experience*, 5 years of generic office work experience
Japan experience: 2 years as an ALT, also did a 1 month internship during summer break with a 日系企業 Japanese style company
*Java Springboot, React Typescript, Oracle SQL. It's been about 4 years since my last dev job. Not even impostor syndrome, but I am objectively just a lower tier coder.
N1 JLPT, I can hold my own in most professional communication, albeit occasionally I need to ask to clarify meanings of certain words.
Graduated with unrelated BA degree in a reputable US university (one of the ones that counts for points on the PR checklist), with a minor in CS
Currently on an instructor visa so need gijinkoku visa conversion support.
Offer details:
Programmer/programming department
Full-time employee (正社員) No probationary period
Normal work hours (was told average 10-15 hours overtime)
Standard/Regular holidays (sat/sun, holidays)
Annual Paid Leave: 10 days/1st year
Salary Monthly Salary Basic Wage: ¥236,000 Basic wage includes the following: Job Allowance: ¥26,000 Housing Allowance: ¥44,000 Commuting Allowance: full cost of commute
Salary increase: Once a year from the second year of employment onwards
Bonus: Once a year
Retirement allowance: Yes
Kansai region (I don't want to specify further for privacy)
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.