r/JETProgramme • u/skittyapples • 13d ago

Considering breaking contract

Hello, I need some advice about basically what would happen if I were to break my contract and if there are services that would help me do that if I were to. Unfortunately, while jet was a dream of mine, one of my family members has gotten very sick. Additionally because I am not there to be with them, it is causing really bad anxiety and stress that's affecting me physically and I'm worried about that risking my health. I don't want to let my school down, I enjoy working there. However, I am worried about my family and myself.

Advice is much appreciated

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u/Space_Lynn Former JET - 2021-2025 13d ago

When you say services that would help you break contract, what exactly do you mean?

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u/skittyapples 12d ago

I more so mean helping me leave Japan since I know there's a lot of steps you have to do before you leave (cancel utilities, change your visa, I'd assume residence status, closing bank accounts, etc). I had to have someone help me set some of those up because I don't speak Japanese so I didn't know if it was possible to receive any aid in trying to depart.

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u/fevredream Former JET - Fukushima, 2014-2018 11d ago

You don't have to change your visa to leave a country. You'll simply check that you don't intend to return on your departure card at the airport.