Fabian wrote:
> I've been offerred a job in Tokyo, but the company says they will not 
> act as a guarantor when I look for an apartment. As I understand it, 
> acting as a guarantor essentially says "this guy has a steady income, 
> can afford to pay the bills, and won't run away on you". So for an 
> employer not to act as guarantor is essentially the same as saying he 
> won't guarantee to pay you every month.
> 
> Am I being paranoid here, or am I wise to avoid this job?
> 
> 

I mentioned www.sakura-house.com earlier. They seem to have a pretty 
good deal. Also their policies apply to all their properties.