A lot of us know what it's like to clock in for work each day and think, “I don’t know if I can make it through another day here.” Needless to say, this is a good sign that it's time to consider finding a new job.

For the mid-career professional, however, deciding to job hunt again can be a hesitant choice. Combine that hesitation with being a non-Japanese resident during a global pandemic, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for some serious anxiety.

This list is designed to help you organize your thoughts if you have recently been thinking about changing jobs in Japan.