JET Program Reviews

Where I was placed, we got very little assistance in finding our own apartment. My assigned real estate agent essentially told me since I didn't pay upfront a month in advance before even arriving, that I would be out of luck until Sept. No one else assisted me with this. I ended up finding a place on my own, but had to stay in a hotel for some time since we arrive a short period before Obon. JOB: Mentally very uninspiring. Once I had the first year down, I repeated my materials every other year after (the teachers like their routine). I have also heard people on the other end being overworked and left alone in their classes. A wide and varied experience amongst JETs. SUPPORT: CLAIR and JET Programme do not support you much beyond the first week / month you arrive. During my time there, there was very little in terms of mental health support and mediation, should you and your school or board disagree on things. Think of JET / CLAIR as a recruitment agency that pays for your flights and initial accommodation.

Can be a stressful working environment, expectations of you are high, language ability can fluctuate greatly, you have no idea what situation you will be in until you arrive