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  1. Understanding Your Housing Situation by Employer Type
  2. jet-program Participants
  3. Dispatch Company alts (Interac, Borderlink, etc.)
  4. Eikaiwa (Conversation School) Teachers
  5. Making the Most of School-Provided Housing
  6. Evaluating What You're Offered
  7. When to Accept School Housing
  8. When to Find Your Own Place
  9. School Proximity Considerations
  10. Balancing Commute and Lifestyle
  11. Transport Options Impact
  12. Location Strategy by School Type
  13. Maximizing Your Housing Stipend
  14. Understanding Your Allowance
  15. Strategic Budgeting
  16. Negotiation Opportunities
  17. Finding teaching-Compatible Housing
  18. Schedule-Friendly Features
  19. Neighborhood Evaluation for Teachers
  20. Work-from-Home Considerations
  21. Navigating Mid-Contract Housing Changes
  22. What You'll Need: Contract Transition Strategies
  23. School Transfer Considerations
  24. Breaking Leases Strategically
  25. Regional Housing Variations for Teachers
  26. Urban teaching Placements
  27. Suburban teaching Environments
  28. Rural JET Placements
  29. Furnishing on a Teacher's Budget
  30. Essential First Purchases
  31. Teacher-Specific Furniture Needs
  32. Departure Planning
  33. Special Considerations for teaching Couples
  34. Shared Housing Strategies
  35. Single-Income teaching Households
  36. Family Considerations
  37. teaching-Related Housing Resources
  38. Community Support Networks
  39. Program-Specific Resources
  40. Crisis Management
  41. Conclusion

Housing Guide for English Teachers and alts in Japan

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