John W. wrote:
> "Fabian" <lajzar@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<2thu10F1va4l2U1@uni-berlin.de>...
> 
>>John W. hu kiteb:
>>
>>
>>>How many companies in your home country would act as a guarantor for a
>>>new employee? At best some of the better ones might have corporate
>>>housing that they'd put you up in, if you're a truly special employee.
>>>
>>>And most likely they wouldn't do it for a Japanese employee either, so
>>>take some comfort in that. You might ask for a week in a hotel or
>>>something.
>>
>>Completey differnet standard. Companies back home wouldnt need to, 
>>because guarantors arent required for 99% of housing.
>>
> 
> And there's plenty of housing in Japan that doesn't require a
> guarantor.
> 
> Either way, good luck with it; I'd give a lot to have the opportunity,
> guarantor or not. I'd live in a box for the chance.

Why do you think Japan is Shangri-La? If you want to be there so badly, 
do something about it. Wishing is a sign of passivity and weakness.

- kevin