A lot of us know what it¡¯s like to clock in for work each day and think, ¡°I don¡¯t know if I can make it through another day here.¡± Needless to say, this is a good sign that it¡¯s time to consider finding a new job.

For the mid-career professional, however, deciding to job hunt again can be a hesitant choice. Combine that hesitation with being a non-Japanese resident during a global pandemic, and you¡¯ve got yourself a recipe for some serious anxiety.

This list is designed to help you organize your thoughts if you have recently been thinking about changing jobs in Japan.