Okay, so if I hadn't made it too clear in my last couple of posts, I am disabled. I have a lot of health problems that are just now getting settled into a sense of something I can cope with. It's been 3 years since I graduated college (almost). The Gov here in the States has had this new idea of how to handle backpay for new disabled citizens--they spread it out. I thought I'd have to wait til Nov to get the last of mine before I could start trying to find work again. Guess what came today?
I can now afford the ticket as well as the start up costs! Soon as my doctors clear me for things and help me find out some more about my medication or an equivelant overseas, guess who's applying to interac?
I could NOT be happier. I'm going to be able to pay up my car insurance for the next year too, and set up automatic payments for it. I am so happy ><! We weren't even going to be able to cover the closing costs on the house this month! Now I can help out my Mom as well as do something I've been hoping for for years (assuming they take me).
I am so happy!
goal: 5k usd
current: 7k usd
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@stevebudd ^ ^ I look forward to the experience. I'll bring my cattle prod just in case, like you suggested in your post on punishment.
@Pdixon I don't use a wheelchair.
it depends what disability you have - as harsh as it sound the reality of japan is they are not as disabled friendly as you would hope... for instance, all the schools have been to have ramps to get into the entrance way but of course all entrance ways have another step (this is the genken) into the school which doesn't have a ramp...usually anything used on the floor outside shouldn't be used inside and so japanese people are unsure about wheel chairs...the front desk is also too high for someone in a wheel chair.
in public places they dont have a genken but at some supermarkets the checkout isn't wide enough for a wheelchair (shopping carts are smaller than the US)...in fact its very rare you see a disabled person, except for old people that are slow are walking, can still use stairs but have a 90' back due to years spent on the rice field... again as harsh as it sounds they actually have a lot of "special needs" schools whereby people who are slow, dont speak, have severe medical problems, disabled etc are sent there (even if they are intelligent other schools can refuse them because they dont have a qualified teacher for them)... you should also note that nearly all schools are not on one level, usually 3 floors with no elevator... for elementary and junior high school (some high schools) it can be a requirement for you to participate in sports day and other events...
in short - mild health conditions you should be ok... serious long term health problems (that could worsen at any time) could cause problems... i dont want to knock you down, im just trying to be realistic...look at all the options and maybe also consider other countries as well
Thanks for the support. I can't remember the last time I went down to the local pub. I think as soon as we close on the house a round is in order for my mom and I.
I'm definitly not going to rush into this but I have my sights set on my goal. I'm glad of this community and am still considering the course for TEFL though I do have experience working with kids (including some who defintly had English as a second language). I've just never done more than tutor. The perspective of teaching is a little daunting but exciting too!
I think I would. I need to learn more about it first. I don't plan on going anywhere or applying anywhere for a while yet. I am going to the gym reguarlly now. I have the body of someone about 30 years older than me. However, with more time building up my endurance and ability to handle stress I should be able to pass any sort of physical exam by fall. I'm up to being able to walk 3 miles in a half hour now >>; I just have to sit for about 10 minutes afterward.
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