I noticed that. It is irrelevant to my point, though. That you want to leave is not.Originally Posted by gaijinalways
I am not misreading it in the slightest. I am a permanent resident. I reside here permanently. You and Maciamo are/were "permanent" residents. One of you has left and the other wishes to leave. The both of you have permanent resident visas, but you are not permanent residents. Perhaps in the sense that a permanent wave is "permanent", but that's about it.I think you are misreading the meaning of 'permanent residence'.
While either not actually residing in Japan, or planning to not reside here permanently.....It implies that we often have a slightly more invested interest in what goes on in the country, because of family, length of stay,etc.
I recall you bringing it up. Did Maciamo mention it as well? The fact that he basically let some little kids saying "gaijin da!" run him out of the country after a very brief stay sort of takes the wind out of the sails of anything he may have to say regarding permanent residency and one has to wonder why he still wears (or ever wore) that visa as some sort of badge of honor.As to paying taxes etc, it was obvious that Maciamo and I brought this up in response to your tourist comment, remember?
Not at all. I only mention it to point out that a permanent resident visa does not a permanent resident make.As to how long you've been here, are you looking for some recognition
I've spent almost my entire adult life here, and the America of my childhood is gone forever, so one could perhaps make a strong case that I have forgotten what life is like anywhere else.or have you just forgotten what life is like anywhere else ?
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