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Shannon had connections, job leads - everything was in place. That was until twenty four hours before I departed. He couldn't meet me at the airport, the job lead had dried up. Too late too pull out now...

Japan was the land of opportunity for blonde headed Gaijin, well for Gaijin full stop. Doors of employment opened at every turn. No training, no four years of blood sweat and partying at University. Big dollars, big life styles - little effort.

One job listing agency on the internet had over 13,000 listings just for foreigners. It all seemed too good to be true.

I always nailed job interviews, its just a matter of being the guy that they're looking for. Programming yourself to display the game face that fits the position. The night before the interview I'd sit down and analysing what skills the role would require... Then its all big grins, strong eye contact and firm hand shakes... done deal when can you start?

The problem was Tokyo was in the middle of a too many Gaijin not enough jobs issue. I could nail an interview if I could only get one...