Sorry to hear this happens and continues to happen. I imagine a huge part of it is, in fact. the appearance of lying. And your hands are tied, you can't actually tell them about the internal politics going on in the school. But a good bit of this smacks of incompetence now rather than some other mode. It's amazing the type of people who get appointed into administrative positions.
The coworker I walked into work with suggested that the SD is very dangerous. She knows she made a mistake and and is attacking me so that the blame for her failure will settle upon me.
Those that succeed in politics, which administration is, couldn’t actually do the work. They never can. So instead of firing them, telling them they’re useless,go get a job in a car wash, they make them managers. Lived my whole working life like that. It’s worse, much worse now. Props, my friend.
Farther than you may think. There are two main reasons I share this story. One, is to dispel some of the myths about Japan that many in the West hold. Another, is to see if my take on what is going is un realistic or not. I have been run through similar in other schools, so I was beginning to wonder if it is I that is the problem. The one constant in these cases is myself, so I have to consider that possibility. Sharing these most recent experiences has also allowed me to think more deeply on the situation so that I can tell it properly. The feedback from readers has been invaluable. Thanks.
Not enough to get a 3rd vote from me (screw AIPAC and anybody taking orders from them), but encouraging news should the Donald win...
From Republicans Overseas
(if there's a chapter in Japan I've never run across it)
President Trump supports ending the double taxation of overseas Americans
October 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has personally approved the policy of ending the double taxation of overseas Americans. Republicans Overseas worked with the Trump campaign to secure this historic policy statement.
“Republicans Overseas has been fighting for the rights of Americans abroad since its inception ten years ago,” said Solomon Yue, Vice Chairman and CEO of Republicans Overseas.
“We have spoken to many politicians over the years, and while they sympathized with the burden of double taxation, very few have been willing to act. President Trump fights for the economic freedom of America’s working men and women, whether they live stateside or abroad.”
Republicans Overseas was founded in 2014 to keep overseas Republican voters politically informed and to direct their policy concerns to American political leaders and presidential candidates. Republicans Overseas has advocated for Americans abroad on their most pressing issue: ending double taxation. Overseas Americans should pay income tax in the countries where they live, work, and earn.
“Ending the double taxation of overseas Americans, a move that will be life-changing for millions, is a testament to President Trump's commitment to economic freedom. We express our heartfelt gratitude to him for this significant step,” said Jim Gosart, Worldwide Executive Vice President of Republicans Overseas.
That IS excellent news. But it is tempered by the fact that Mark Meadows and Rinne Privous (SP?), two who worked closely with T when he was president were very supportive of the repeal FATCA push, which went nowhere. To much fanfare from the republicans, T also signed GUILTI (Gotta love the name…NOT) Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income often referred to as “repatriation” into law. GUILTI allows those of us who live abroad and have businesses incorporated in the lands we reside in to choose between A, double taxation or B, double taxation. The difference between A and B being when we are double taxed. A, we sign on to GUILTI but to do so must redo all our taxes back to 1986 and if, under the new GUILTI law we owe now owe taxes to the US, pay them. In return, we are no longer double taxed….until they change the law again. Choice B is we say “Hell no! There is no way I can redo all my tax filings going back to 1986. In which case, we are double taxed from that point.
Good news, but the devil is in the details. At any rate, FAR TOOOOO late for many, probably including myself. Might help my kids though, which would be nice.
HEY! I just realized. I am free tomorrow after 5pm. Extremely short notice, however, in the off chance that you may be free, I finish at 5 in Akihabara.
No enjoyment at all, I am afraid. As a civil war and Mexican war reenactor, I have seen Waterloo more times than I can count. Reportedly, just about everything Wellington says in the movie is a direct quote, though perhaps not uttered during the battle. The very last spoken words of the movie are Wellington’s. “Next to a battle lost, the saddest thing is a battle won.”
No way on the directors position. Most schools will not consider a gaijin for such positions regardless of qualifications, which I do not have for it anyway. It is also a full time position, which means working 6 days a week. It is also at a school where the number one concern among the full time staff is “When will the school close for good?”. As with many institutions of higher learning in Japan, it is candle ridden and under investigation for misuse of public funds. It is a private school, but private schools cannot stay afloat without financial help from the government.
Time and place of my choosing were the parameters given at the first request for a private meeting. NOPE. I was in the navy during the “Tail-hook” era and have learned that being alone with any few male in any room with the door closed is one of the most dangerous situations any man can be in. When she followed me into the classroom yesterday, she tried closing the door, I immediately grabbed my gear and exited the room.
But I rescind my position on that matter given your description on the state of the school. No surprise they can't find a decent person to fill the spot if that's how things are.
Sad, sounds like the students would've been happy about it.
As an aside, the 'free press' here in Sweden are all reliant on state funding. That state funding comes with clauses about all the usual equity drivel and that they have to "care for the image of Sweden". Perhaps there's some similar tomfoolery afoot with the school's state funding too?
The short answer on the funding is that is a reason the country was once referred to as “Japan Inc.”. Not a hand in glove kinda fit, but close enough for government work.
The risks are numerous and varied but can be summed up as “no good deed goes unpunished”. I musty be a glutton for punishment.
Sorry to hear this happens and continues to happen. I imagine a huge part of it is, in fact. the appearance of lying. And your hands are tied, you can't actually tell them about the internal politics going on in the school. But a good bit of this smacks of incompetence now rather than some other mode. It's amazing the type of people who get appointed into administrative positions.
The coworker I walked into work with suggested that the SD is very dangerous. She knows she made a mistake and and is attacking me so that the blame for her failure will settle upon me.
Those that succeed in politics, which administration is, couldn’t actually do the work. They never can. So instead of firing them, telling them they’re useless,go get a job in a car wash, they make them managers. Lived my whole working life like that. It’s worse, much worse now. Props, my friend.
You have my sympathy, for whatever good that does.
Farther than you may think. There are two main reasons I share this story. One, is to dispel some of the myths about Japan that many in the West hold. Another, is to see if my take on what is going is un realistic or not. I have been run through similar in other schools, so I was beginning to wonder if it is I that is the problem. The one constant in these cases is myself, so I have to consider that possibility. Sharing these most recent experiences has also allowed me to think more deeply on the situation so that I can tell it properly. The feedback from readers has been invaluable. Thanks.
This might cheer you up a bit further, Kitsune.
Not enough to get a 3rd vote from me (screw AIPAC and anybody taking orders from them), but encouraging news should the Donald win...
From Republicans Overseas
(if there's a chapter in Japan I've never run across it)
President Trump supports ending the double taxation of overseas Americans
October 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has personally approved the policy of ending the double taxation of overseas Americans. Republicans Overseas worked with the Trump campaign to secure this historic policy statement.
“Republicans Overseas has been fighting for the rights of Americans abroad since its inception ten years ago,” said Solomon Yue, Vice Chairman and CEO of Republicans Overseas.
“We have spoken to many politicians over the years, and while they sympathized with the burden of double taxation, very few have been willing to act. President Trump fights for the economic freedom of America’s working men and women, whether they live stateside or abroad.”
Republicans Overseas was founded in 2014 to keep overseas Republican voters politically informed and to direct their policy concerns to American political leaders and presidential candidates. Republicans Overseas has advocated for Americans abroad on their most pressing issue: ending double taxation. Overseas Americans should pay income tax in the countries where they live, work, and earn.
“Ending the double taxation of overseas Americans, a move that will be life-changing for millions, is a testament to President Trump's commitment to economic freedom. We express our heartfelt gratitude to him for this significant step,” said Jim Gosart, Worldwide Executive Vice President of Republicans Overseas.
That IS excellent news. But it is tempered by the fact that Mark Meadows and Rinne Privous (SP?), two who worked closely with T when he was president were very supportive of the repeal FATCA push, which went nowhere. To much fanfare from the republicans, T also signed GUILTI (Gotta love the name…NOT) Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income often referred to as “repatriation” into law. GUILTI allows those of us who live abroad and have businesses incorporated in the lands we reside in to choose between A, double taxation or B, double taxation. The difference between A and B being when we are double taxed. A, we sign on to GUILTI but to do so must redo all our taxes back to 1986 and if, under the new GUILTI law we owe now owe taxes to the US, pay them. In return, we are no longer double taxed….until they change the law again. Choice B is we say “Hell no! There is no way I can redo all my tax filings going back to 1986. In which case, we are double taxed from that point.
Good news, but the devil is in the details. At any rate, FAR TOOOOO late for many, probably including myself. Might help my kids though, which would be nice.
Enjoy these moments while you can.
HEY! I just realized. I am free tomorrow after 5pm. Extremely short notice, however, in the off chance that you may be free, I finish at 5 in Akihabara.
Can't meet tomorrow but I am meeting some people on 10/11 in Shibuya.
No worries.
However, if you were referring to my nursing student calling me over, yes, it is always a pleasure to meet students outside the classroom.
Which, somehow reminds me, I think we each owe the other a cup of coffee. I suppose you are a regular employee and cannot get away during the week?
I am not a regular employee. I have never been. I may have a few afternoons off coming soon. I will let you know ASAP.
No enjoyment at all, I am afraid. As a civil war and Mexican war reenactor, I have seen Waterloo more times than I can count. Reportedly, just about everything Wellington says in the movie is a direct quote, though perhaps not uttered during the battle. The very last spoken words of the movie are Wellington’s. “Next to a battle lost, the saddest thing is a battle won.”
You are handling this impossible situation beautifully.
The SD is making for the protection of the bigs guns in the fort. I am crowding on sail as all guns are being reloaded. Think I sail right on in.
Godspeed to you! ❤️
Sounds like you should try your hand at grabbing that director's position.
On an aside, I hope "in private" means at a café or something. Certainly not advisable to spend any real lone time with such an extreme liar.
No way on the directors position. Most schools will not consider a gaijin for such positions regardless of qualifications, which I do not have for it anyway. It is also a full time position, which means working 6 days a week. It is also at a school where the number one concern among the full time staff is “When will the school close for good?”. As with many institutions of higher learning in Japan, it is candle ridden and under investigation for misuse of public funds. It is a private school, but private schools cannot stay afloat without financial help from the government.
Time and place of my choosing were the parameters given at the first request for a private meeting. NOPE. I was in the navy during the “Tail-hook” era and have learned that being alone with any few male in any room with the door closed is one of the most dangerous situations any man can be in. When she followed me into the classroom yesterday, she tried closing the door, I immediately grabbed my gear and exited the room.
Someone's got to be the trailblazer!
But I rescind my position on that matter given your description on the state of the school. No surprise they can't find a decent person to fill the spot if that's how things are.
Sad, sounds like the students would've been happy about it.
As an aside, the 'free press' here in Sweden are all reliant on state funding. That state funding comes with clauses about all the usual equity drivel and that they have to "care for the image of Sweden". Perhaps there's some similar tomfoolery afoot with the school's state funding too?
Good to hear you're well aware of the risks!
The short answer on the funding is that is a reason the country was once referred to as “Japan Inc.”. Not a hand in glove kinda fit, but close enough for government work.
The risks are numerous and varied but can be summed up as “no good deed goes unpunished”. I musty be a glutton for punishment.