Update
Wow, has it been almost five years since I've posted here? A few days ago I tried to find this blog but got a message it was no longer available. Then yesterday I received an email that said I could revive it by going to a different address so I did. Surprise, it still exists. Since it does, I will take the time to update the end of the saga.
It seems that I picked the perfect time to quit as the next week I (and my co-workers) received a bonus check. Must have been in the works before they got my paperwork. Not a big bonus but it was tax free. When I got my last check the following week I discovered that they had paid me double. :-) I didn't feel too bad about it as I had found out from my co-workers (they had been sworn to secrecy) that they all received 2-3 thousand dollars of start-up money for coming to Japan. Since I was already there they gave me nothing so I felt their mistake made us even.
Looking back I mostly enjoyed working there as I really learned a lot and had great people to work with. Using the trains and buses to commute I got a much better idea of everyday Japanese life. I couldn't understand them running to just stand in a line until I learned sometimes the bus is full and you don't get on. :-) Just so there is no misunderstanding I am really enjoying retirement and hope never to have to go back to work.
So now you know the rest of the story.
posted by TJ @ 7:14 AM
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