hey somdatta... good to hear that, only an ex student can give the actual reality of the place.. I'm 25 and jobless and i'm really looking to spend 2 more yrs into japanese and may be that can earn me a good job.. so i would like to ask you as you have mentioned where you are today.. seems you are at a good place with a good job.. would please like to guide me or share what exactly are you doing nowdays?? and as per my thinking is it realy gonna be fruitful to learn japanese.. pls do reply.