Thursday, September 18, 2008

Most Recent Manzai Show

On August 30th, Gaijin Dantai (that is my Japanese comedy group for those of you who don't keep up) performed at a cafe in Jiyuu ga Oka. Here is a clip of our Encore performance that anyone can enjoy no matter what language they speak.



Friday, September 5, 2008

Illegally blogging while boss is at lunch!!!

OK, so I have a bit of time, cuz have nothing to do and the boss is at lunch, so here is: This Week's Adventures in Engrish Resume-land

They just don't stop...

I learned international relations in the topic of fair trade and new clear power issues.
**That is how we can get people to accept nuclear power, change the name to “new clear,” sounds like something fun!**

Course especialist in Electronic machine science

Even though my major was Economics, I was more interested in English class.
**Cool…why is this on your resume?**

・Plan the interesting stuff for the woman through the internet business.
・Provide excellent clerical support for corporate stuff
** stuff= not a good word to use in a resume...**

I am to marry soon.(next month or later)
**“Once I get a fiancé…”**

Managed a data-modeling and client’s requirement definition project in a managerial consolidated accounting area for a non-life insurance company.
**so…is that insurance for dead people, in case they come back to life?**

QUALIFICARIONS & SKILLSFluent in English (TOEIC980, TOEFL600)
**No, NOT fluent in English!**

Bilingual Desktop Support
1: 2.5 years of helpdesk in world top 5 PC maker.
2: Fluent English & native Japanese.
3: High quality customer support.
4: Quick learner of new technology.
5: 2500 yen/h or 5 million/y.
6: early birds catch the worm!
**Only #6 is funny, but I thought the build up is important. FYI in Japanese he says ⑥できるだけ朝早く始まる仕事 (Want a job that starts early in the morning, if possible.) OK Japan, please stop trying to use idioms if you don't understand the meaning, thanks.**