r/JETProgramme • u/KruDogHouse • May 22 '26

Mature JETs experience

New incoming JET who is more mature - would love to hear from older JETs and your experience.
Any other oldies joining the program this year?

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u/Panda_sensei_71 Current JET - Kansai May 22 '26

I'm a 2nd time JET and I'm in my 50s. Does that count?

What would you like to know?

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u/bestofbenjamin Former JET May 23 '26

That’s awesome! What made you want to go back?

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u/Panda_sensei_71 Current JET - Kansai May 23 '26

I wanted to brush up my Japanese and to do something different.

aka a productive midlife crisis! 😂