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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 5 MIN

108. Why you should work in a crappy job before going it alone

from The Free Talk Staffroom · host Patrick Sherriff

A few thoughts (sparked by listening to New Yorkers arguing about money) that might help you on your journey to self-employment.The episode where I talked about what kind of money you might expect to earn as a self-employed English teacher in Japan is here:The painting at the start of the video is one of mine. Details at https://artbypatricksherriff.substack.com/p/teganuma-rainy-evening This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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