Sorry for lack of streaming. As I said in previous posts I've been busy packing for a big move!!!
I am literally still in my old apartment tonight with basically nothing. I literally will be sleeping on the floor.
The new place will not have internet immediately. It should get set up pretty quickly though. I am worried about the upload speeds and if they will be enough but we will have to see!
Thank you for everyone who has been supporting me. I will catch you guys in the next stream!!! (Hopefully sometimes next week!)
I'm in a bit of a pickle. I've mentioned in some previous posts that I'm moving, and boy... it has been much more difficult than I ever expected.
I've been dealing with everything from checking internet availability and removal company costs and availability, to now fighting a battle over whether I'll even be allowed to rent somewhere in the first place.
My current work contract is coming to an end soon, and because my job provides my apartment, I need to find somewhere new to live. The problem is that I'll also technically be without full-time employment when I move. I do have freelance work that will keep me afloat and cover my bills, but after discussing things with a rental company for the past few weeks, they've now told me that I may not be able to rent a property because I don't have normal full-time employment and only have freelance income.
So I'm in a pretty difficult situation right now, where I could potentially end up in a very bad situation and may ultimately have to consider moving back to the UK.
The rental company is currently checking whether my freelance work will be acceptable, but they've already told me that it isn't looking particularly promising. And if I know anything about myself, I hardly ever get good news, so I'm already assuming the worst.
Anyway, I just wanted to keep everyone updated on why I haven't been streaming as much recently. And when I do stream, I might seem a little more stressed than usual.
I'll still be in Japan, but I'll be moving to another city!
I spent one whole year in this little 1K apartment. It's not the biggest, but it's also not tiny. It's definitely been an experience! 😂
🇯🇵 Eikaiwa English teaching is rough, but I'll try to look back on my time as an English teacher with fond memories.
🔥 We're going to be blazing our own trail!!!
As mentioned in my previous post, it might be some time before another live stream due to moving, setting up internet, and getting everything sorted.
💸 The cost of moving in Japan is also pretty rough.
Renting a property itself actually seems pretty affordable, but unlike the UK, Japan still has all those pesky little move-in fees.
Let me give you a list!
1. 🏠 Rent Normal rent, as you'd expect.
2. 🔑 Key Money – Usually 1–1.5x monthly rent This is NOT money for the keys... that's a different expense. 😂
This is money you pay the landlord as a "thank you" for letting you stay in their apartment.
Apparently paying them rent isn't thanks enough. 😂
3. 💰 Security Deposit – Usually around 1–1.5x monthly rent A deposit held to cover potential damage or unpaid costs.
4. 🤝 Brokerage Fee – Usually around 0.5–1x monthly rent A fee you pay the real estate agency for helping you get the apartment.
5. 🧹 Cleaning Fee – Around ¥50,000–¥70,000+ ($335–$470 USD) Now this one I find crazy. The cleaning fee alone can actually cost more than an entire month's rent.
You pay this upfront so that when you eventually move out, they already have the money to clean the apartment.
And no, you usually can't just tell them, "Don't worry, I'll clean it myself." 😂
6. 🛡️ Guarantor Company Fee – Often around 0.5x monthly rent upfront Many apartments require you to use a guarantor company. On top of the initial fee, you may also have to pay something like 2.5% of your rent every month for the service.
7. 🔥 Fire/Renter's Insurance Usually required as part of the rental contract.
8. 🔒 Lock Change Fee Yes, THIS is actually the money for the keys! 😂
You'll often be charged to have the locks changed before moving in.
9. ☎️ 24-Hour Support/Service Fee Some properties charge for an emergency support service whether you particularly want it or not.
10. 🏘️ Neighbourhood Fee Usually a small fee that goes towards supporting the local neighbourhood/community.
11. 🏢 Management/Common-Area Fee Some apartments also have a monthly management fee on top of the advertised rent.
💸 So how much does all of this actually cost?
Once everything is added together, you can potentially end up paying around 6x the monthly rent in additional fees, on top of the rent itself.
So if you're looking at an apartment that's ¥50,000 a month (around $335 USD), you could be looking at around ¥350,000 ($2,335 USD) for that first payment. 💀
And before anyone comments "That's still affordable!", remember that a typical foreign English teacher working an ALT or eikaiwa job in Japan earns around ¥3 million ($20,000 USD) a year before tax.
After taxes and social insurance, that's roughly ¥2.4 million ($16,000 USD) take-home per year, or around ¥200,000 ($1,335 USD) a month.
That means the ¥350,000 ($2,335 USD) move-in cost for a ¥50,000 apartment is almost 15% of an entire year's take-home salary.
That's nearly two months of take-home pay just to move into a ¥50,000-a-month apartment. 😭
So yeah... money is a little tight right now. 😂💸
And then I still have to actually move all my stuff, get the internet set up and somehow remember to eat.
I'm going to do a big move soon. I should still be staying in japan, but as you'd expect, there will be a time frame without the internet.
I have also been rather busy as of late due to working 2 jobs, editing videos, planning to move, sorting out legal things, and japanese paperwork.......so little free time!!!
Buuuuut, after I move, I should have a lot more free time clear up and should be able to actually get back into a streaming schedule!!!!
So please wish me luck on my new adventure! It's scary, and I dont know what the future holds, but I'm willing to see where it takes me.
Hey guys! 👋 You might be wondering where I've been! I got a teaching job in Japan 🇯🇵. Everything was hectic a couple of weeks before traveling, but I'm here now! ✈️
I likely won't be able to do any streaming until I move into my apartment 🏠. The first 2 weeks are training 📚, and the internet here is very bad 📶😅.
I'm also not sure how long it takes for them to activate the internet, either. So I’m not sure how long it'll be!!!
Hey gang! Just thought I’d make a post saying I’m going to try and get some long form content out as well! Just got this bad boy uploaded. 🎥
Got some small edits to make them a bit more silly, but it’s basically my shorts compiled into a long form video. I’d appreciate anyone who can watch it! Every view goes a long way. 🙏
For every view I get, I won’t shut down the SteveSpuds economy. 😤 Keep the dream alive.
Alright you lot! 🇯🇵✈️ I’ve been back from Japan for about a week now and I swear I haven’t stopped moving since I landed 😅
Turns out when you disappear to the other side of the world, everyone suddenly wants to see your face when you get back. Been catching up with friends, family, and also dealing with a few work bits and virtual machine shenanigans. Nothing dramatic, just mildly cursed tech things 🖥️🤦♂️
Sorry for the lack of streams lately ❤️ I know it's been a bit quiet here but things will be back to normal soon, promise! 🎮💬 Missed hanging out with you all — I’ll be back soon and probably still jetlagged, but we move.
Steve'sGaming
I move to my new apartment tomorrow!
Sorry for lack of streaming. As I said in previous posts I've been busy packing for a big move!!!
I am literally still in my old apartment tonight with basically nothing. I literally will be sleeping on the floor.
The new place will not have internet immediately. It should get set up pretty quickly though. I am worried about the upload speeds and if they will be enough but we will have to see!
Thank you for everyone who has been supporting me. I will catch you guys in the next stream!!! (Hopefully sometimes next week!)
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I'm in a bit of a pickle. I've mentioned in some previous posts that I'm moving, and boy... it has been much more difficult than I ever expected.
I've been dealing with everything from checking internet availability and removal company costs and availability, to now fighting a battle over whether I'll even be allowed to rent somewhere in the first place.
My current work contract is coming to an end soon, and because my job provides my apartment, I need to find somewhere new to live. The problem is that I'll also technically be without full-time employment when I move. I do have freelance work that will keep me afloat and cover my bills, but after discussing things with a rental company for the past few weeks, they've now told me that I may not be able to rent a property because I don't have normal full-time employment and only have freelance income.
So I'm in a pretty difficult situation right now, where I could potentially end up in a very bad situation and may ultimately have to consider moving back to the UK.
The rental company is currently checking whether my freelance work will be acceptable, but they've already told me that it isn't looking particularly promising. And if I know anything about myself, I hardly ever get good news, so I'm already assuming the worst.
Anyway, I just wanted to keep everyone updated on why I haven't been streaming as much recently. And when I do stream, I might seem a little more stressed than usual.
Hopefully I'll have some good news soon.
1 month ago | [YT] | 6
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Steve'sGaming
🏠 Coming end of October, I will be moving!
I'll still be in Japan, but I'll be moving to another city!
I spent one whole year in this little 1K apartment. It's not the biggest, but it's also not tiny. It's definitely been an experience! 😂
🇯🇵 Eikaiwa English teaching is rough, but I'll try to look back on my time as an English teacher with fond memories.
🔥 We're going to be blazing our own trail!!!
As mentioned in my previous post, it might be some time before another live stream due to moving, setting up internet, and getting everything sorted.
💸 The cost of moving in Japan is also pretty rough.
Renting a property itself actually seems pretty affordable, but unlike the UK, Japan still has all those pesky little move-in fees.
Let me give you a list!
1. 🏠 Rent
Normal rent, as you'd expect.
2. 🔑 Key Money – Usually 1–1.5x monthly rent
This is NOT money for the keys... that's a different expense. 😂
This is money you pay the landlord as a "thank you" for letting you stay in their apartment.
Apparently paying them rent isn't thanks enough. 😂
3. 💰 Security Deposit – Usually around 1–1.5x monthly rent
A deposit held to cover potential damage or unpaid costs.
4. 🤝 Brokerage Fee – Usually around 0.5–1x monthly rent
A fee you pay the real estate agency for helping you get the apartment.
5. 🧹 Cleaning Fee – Around ¥50,000–¥70,000+ ($335–$470 USD)
Now this one I find crazy. The cleaning fee alone can actually cost more than an entire month's rent.
You pay this upfront so that when you eventually move out, they already have the money to clean the apartment.
And no, you usually can't just tell them, "Don't worry, I'll clean it myself." 😂
6. 🛡️ Guarantor Company Fee – Often around 0.5x monthly rent upfront
Many apartments require you to use a guarantor company. On top of the initial fee, you may also have to pay something like 2.5% of your rent every month for the service.
7. 🔥 Fire/Renter's Insurance
Usually required as part of the rental contract.
8. 🔒 Lock Change Fee
Yes, THIS is actually the money for the keys! 😂
You'll often be charged to have the locks changed before moving in.
9. ☎️ 24-Hour Support/Service Fee
Some properties charge for an emergency support service whether you particularly want it or not.
10. 🏘️ Neighbourhood Fee
Usually a small fee that goes towards supporting the local neighbourhood/community.
11. 🏢 Management/Common-Area Fee
Some apartments also have a monthly management fee on top of the advertised rent.
💸 So how much does all of this actually cost?
Once everything is added together, you can potentially end up paying around 6x the monthly rent in additional fees, on top of the rent itself.
So if you're looking at an apartment that's ¥50,000 a month (around $335 USD), you could be looking at around ¥350,000 ($2,335 USD) for that first payment. 💀
And before anyone comments "That's still affordable!", remember that a typical foreign English teacher working an ALT or eikaiwa job in Japan earns around ¥3 million ($20,000 USD) a year before tax.
After taxes and social insurance, that's roughly ¥2.4 million ($16,000 USD) take-home per year, or around ¥200,000 ($1,335 USD) a month.
That means the ¥350,000 ($2,335 USD) move-in cost for a ¥50,000 apartment is almost 15% of an entire year's take-home salary.
That's nearly two months of take-home pay just to move into a ¥50,000-a-month apartment. 😭
So yeah... money is a little tight right now. 😂💸
And then I still have to actually move all my stuff, get the internet set up and somehow remember to eat.
Moving is fun! 😂
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Steve'sGaming
I'm going to do a big move soon. I should still be staying in japan, but as you'd expect, there will be a time frame without the internet.
I have also been rather busy as of late due to working 2 jobs, editing videos, planning to move, sorting out legal things, and japanese paperwork.......so little free time!!!
Buuuuut, after I move, I should have a lot more free time clear up and should be able to actually get back into a streaming schedule!!!!
So please wish me luck on my new adventure! It's scary, and I dont know what the future holds, but I'm willing to see where it takes me.
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Steve'sGaming
Almost finished with Hollow Knight Silksong!!! 🎮⚔️
I’m on the FINAL BOSS of Act 3 😱🔥
That means the next stream will be the FINAL Silksong stream so don’t miss it 👀✨
I’ll see you all there 💜
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Steve'sGaming
Sorry for lack of streams!!! Been busy with work but this week i did have off.....But I got food poisoning!!!! 😫 🤒
So ive been barely able to move 😢 😭
I hope to stream in the next couple days!!!
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Steve'sGaming
Hey guys! 👋 You might be wondering where I've been! I got a teaching job in Japan 🇯🇵. Everything was hectic a couple of weeks before traveling, but I'm here now! ✈️
I likely won't be able to do any streaming until I move into my apartment 🏠. The first 2 weeks are training 📚, and the internet here is very bad 📶😅.
I'm also not sure how long it takes for them to activate the internet, either. So I’m not sure how long it'll be!!!
I hope to see you guys soon! ❤️
1 year ago | [YT] | 12
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Hey gang! Just thought I’d make a post saying I’m going to try and get some long form content out as well! Just got this bad boy uploaded. 🎥
Got some small edits to make them a bit more silly, but it’s basically my shorts compiled into a long form video. I’d appreciate anyone who can watch it! Every view goes a long way. 🙏
For every view I get, I won’t shut down the SteveSpuds economy. 😤 Keep the dream alive.
Keep on keeping on! ✌️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnDOn...
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Steve'sGaming
Alright you lot! 🇯🇵✈️ I’ve been back from Japan for about a week now and I swear I haven’t stopped moving since I landed 😅
Turns out when you disappear to the other side of the world, everyone suddenly wants to see your face when you get back. Been catching up with friends, family, and also dealing with a few work bits and virtual machine shenanigans. Nothing dramatic, just mildly cursed tech things 🖥️🤦♂️
Sorry for the lack of streams lately ❤️ I know it's been a bit quiet here but things will be back to normal soon, promise! 🎮💬 Missed hanging out with you all — I’ll be back soon and probably still jetlagged, but we move.
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