Get me outta Japan!

[azwildcat96]

Best of luck with your move but avoid the San Andreas Fault line if you move back to the USA.

Chris.

Quite right Chris! I've been shaken by that one myself... There will be a bigger one coming from it eventually!

[BCAC]

Yes, I would like to get out of France too, albeit not for the same reasons that you want/need to get out of Japan!

I want to go back home, but I have two BIG problems standing in my way. One is I'm probably too old to get a job anywhere (but, you never know until you ask!). The other is this French income tax problem. You see, in France you pay you income tax a year late. This year, everyone is paying last years taxes and if I leave the country (for example to go back to Scotland) then I would have to find a job well enough paid to enable me to pay (for the first year) French and Scottish income tax at the same time.

I will go and see the french tax office, because I heard that it is possible to pay the french gouvernement over a longer period of time, thereby reducing the monthly costs.

[CDNSushi]

Yes, I would like to get out of France too, albeit not for the same reasons that you want/need to get out of Japan!

The grass is always greener, isn't it? You know, I would be happy just to "swap" with someone... You take my house, car, job, belongings, etc., here in Japan, and I'll take over your things elsewhere.

The only glitch in this devious plan, is that I truly do not wish my situation upon anyone. Japan is wonderful to visit, and even to live for a short term, but long-term presents some unique challenges.

[seanachie]

Best of luck with your move but avoid the San Andreas Fault line if you move back to the USA.

Chris.

And the job market here is rather depressing to boot..It is tough sledding in SoCal these days.

[Alan H]

Do not forget to let people know, while you're searching, that you're fluent in Japanese.

[dadgad]

PM sent. Always something shaking in the Washington, DC area.