Today I had an interview with an agency who outsource teachers. It went pretty well.

During the usual company history debriefing, my interviewer started reeling off a lot of high profile names that they've had contracts from. Mitsubishi, Toyota, Panasonic, Shimano, AstraZeneca etc.

Then............... he said the magic word that caused my man parts to become woman parts and make a mess of the chair I was sitting on - Nintendo So I chased the Nintendo angle a little more, and it turns out that during the N64 > GC cash drought, Nintendo pulled out of their English tuition contract because of financial issues.

Gutted.

So, seeing as their Wii/DS success has put them into the 3rd spot of profit making JP companies this year, I chased some more about the possibility of a contract renewal. However, it turns out Nintendo did the dirty on the agency by pulling out of the contract before it was completed, so the agency wants fuck all more to do with them! The guy was quite emotive about it and said how hard it was to tell his staff that they were suddenly out of a job.

God fucking damn the PS2 and it's undeserved success. One day I will meet Shigeru Miyamoto and kiss his sweat laden forehead with the respect he's due!



...and maybe offer him some fashion advice.

As for the agency - they've hired me to teach one class a week to Shimano employees /o/. Think of me next time you're quick shifting down your local park path chicane.

So the long and short - I almost had a possible chance of working with nintendo in the far future because the agency pairs teachers who have interest/relevant experience with each client and I would've reduced my dignity significantly to get that position... but it seems unlikely

I edited this cos Nat didn't get me and Im slightly pied.

Grats on the interview success, shame about the nintendo lark though. Keep the dream alive!!!!!

Cheers Cal I will. <3

I think they're a pretty small company like Microsoft, and their head office is in Kyoto which is a half hour on the train from me. I'm considering calling them tomorrow and offering my services. No payment necessary as long as I can have a free Wii and my fat head as a backdrop on the next Smash Bros. game. Deal innit?

Nintendo enjoy man love as well? Must be a corporate thing

Gratz on the job m8. Who knows, if Nintendo hear you spurted man sauce at the mere hint of working with them, they may think you the gaijin for them.

/drunk post cringe

Eww that post gives more insights into your soul than any man should be comfortable with...

But on a side note, it may be worth while having an word with Nintendo HR, & seeing if there is any positions they might be able to offer you. Especially since you know that your co. isn't likely to work with them again.



Scots aint got any mate.