Category Archives: Nova

Here are a few figures: ¥ 255,608 – what Nova owes me ¥ 199,064 – the amount “deposited” into my account (¥199,063 to go!) Why are the amounts different?  My raise seems to have been nullified, and there is a … Continue reading →

I got a paystub from Nova in the mail. It claims that money has been deposited into my account. I was 99% sure that wasn’t true but I checked my account anyway. I was wrong! There was more money there … Continue reading →

In my last post I mentioned a news broadcast wherein a commentator offered her opinion that students who lost money on their Nova lessons are facing greater difficulty than teachers who have not been paid.  That is so, absolutely ridiculous!!   … Continue reading →

This morning I received this message from one of the Japanese staff I used to work with at Nova: ” i must tell bad news to you. NOVA went bankrupt today. its only this now to understand. every staff is … Continue reading →

  In about 1 hour it will be 12:01 am in Tokyo; the morning of October 25th, the day that Nova instructors have been promised their pay.  Do I expect it?  Of course not! Rumors had been surrounding Nova for … Continue reading →

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t I’ve noticed that on a lot of online forums and message boards people criticize teachers who have not quit Nova, but that can be a tough call to make. Sure they’re not … Continue reading →

Thanks to Garrett from TransPacific Radio who called me out on my How I learned to stop worrying and love Nova post (see his comment here).  Apparently METI is being fair in prioritizing student refunds.  Aaaand, I knew that Japanese … Continue reading →

I’d like to reiterate that you can hear me comment on the Nova situation at http://www.transpacificradio.com/2007/10/01/nova-employees-their-voices-their-stories/ Ken Worsley of Trans-Pacific Radio interviewed a number of teacher and I recommend that you listen to the entire program (a little under 30 … Continue reading →

Ever since September 15th when I found out that some Nova teachers hadn’t been paid trying to understand the situation and figure out a course of action has been a primary concern for me. Information comes slowly and from different … Continue reading →