210/365 | ¥10M Job Challenge - Financial Anxiety

I believe most people experience at least some level of financial anxiety. In my case, it's not like I just graduated and came to work overseas — I’m a bit older, and besides worrying about my aging family and our household expenses, I also have to deal with a lot of complicated issues back home. I really like Japan. Even though people say Tokyo is a cold and impersonal city if you actually live here, I think that suits someone introverted like me quite well. That’s why I set my sights on coming here a long time ago. Right now, my main goal is still to successfully change jobs. But since I’ve been here longer now, and with the recent surge in living costs, I’ve started to worry more about everyday expenses. I’ve built up some savings over the years as an engineer, but looking ahead, I feel like I really need to find a way to improve my financial situation — and changing jobs seems like the only real option. Life is still very hectic and fast-paced, but when I have more time, I’ll definitely share more details. To everyone out there working overseas — let’s keep pushing forward together!

May 11, 2025 - 20:38

210/365 | ¥10M Job Challenge - Financial Anxiety

I believe most people experience at least some level of financial anxiety. In my case, it's not like I just graduated and came to work overseas — I’m a bit older, and besides worrying about my aging family and our household expenses, I also have to deal with a lot of complicated issues back home.

I really like Japan. Even though people say Tokyo is a cold and impersonal city if you actually live here, I think that suits someone introverted like me quite well. That’s why I set my sights on coming here a long time ago.

Right now, my main goal is still to successfully change jobs. But since I’ve been here longer now, and with the recent surge in living costs, I’ve started to worry more about everyday expenses. I’ve built up some savings over the years as an engineer, but looking ahead, I feel like I really need to find a way to improve my financial situation — and changing jobs seems like the only real option.

Life is still very hectic and fast-paced, but when I have more time, I’ll definitely share more details. To everyone out there working overseas — let’s keep pushing forward together!