u/prewrite

hi everyone! wanted to ask something that’s been on my mind recently.

I’m entry level (lol) working for an international agency; I’m a little over a year in. it’s always been a goal of mine to move abroad before I put down strong roots and really pursue a career.

recently, my situation has changed and my family might be looking at relocating internationally, so it’s become a little more serious + time sensitive that I start working towards this.

I’m just wondering how to go about this as someone at my experience level - I’m under no illusions of how expendable I am and trying to be realistic haha, but not sure where to start. do international agencies ever let employees do things like this, or would I have to make a larger transition? is that even feasible with the state of things right now?

appreciate any insight or guidance!

hii everyone! i know the title may seem fairly obvious haha but i'm new to collecting and earnestly cannot tell whether what i've got is legitimate or not from what i've been reading online.

i recently bought the liz lisa melty choco setup secondhand; i overpaid for it because i really wanted it and the seller had photos with both the liz lisa tag and wash tags, so i felt confident that it was real.

i just got the setup and honestly everything looks good and it feels high quality, but i cant shake this random anxiety that i got a good dupe (prob especially because i overpaid lol)! the seller relisted the setup quickly as well so i assume they have multiples and that kind of made me worry.

the serial number on the wash tag checks out, but when i examined the liz lisa tag on the setup, it looks slightly different in comparison to a cardigan i bought in-store - however, this was in 2024 so maybe the tags have changed? i'm not sure lol i'm really new to collecting ll :'D

ill post photos if it's helpful but i was just wondering if there would be any obvious tells for this specific setup? or if anyone has it and can share a photo to crossreference, i'd be super appreciative!!! thanks os much in advance <3

hii everyone! its my first time in this community and im also fairly new to jirai so sorry if this question is annoying T_T

essentially, theres a liz lisa setup im dyinggg for in the current collection, but im located in the US. i've never actually ordered online before, only purchased in person while visiting japan so im a bit hesitant :"D

i was just curious if anyone has ordered from tokyokawaiilife within the last few months and can speak to how much your tariffs/shipping were? i'm prepared to pay around double the item's cost (16800 yen / $104 usd) but dont want to go much more beyond that LOL, just not sure what to expect 😭

i also looked into using a proxy like zenmarket but couldnt tell if that would be any better; im also moving soon so need the package fairly quickly (1 month).

any advice or experiences would be super appreciated, tysm in advance for any help <3

hi everyone!! new to the sub and collecting jfashion, and i recently bought my first liz lisa setup c:

i tried it on and it mostly fits well, but i was just wondering what the intended fit is of these setups? mostly because it was REALLY short on me, like i know the majority of people put safety shorts on when wearing a skirt/dress so i'll definitely do that but i wasn't sure if it was like. excessive?? or if this is par for the course with this type of piece 😭 😭

for context, when i put my arms down the hem of the skirt came to my wrist; not to be tmi but it barely covered the tops of my thighs. i'm 5'3 so didn't anticipate this being an issue, but i am a bit curvier so i wonder if that's the problem?

idk, is this normal or does anyone have any solutions that work for you? would it be weird to wear tights w it? i dont plan on wearing the piece for awhile so i'm open to just about anything styling-wise! im also in the process of losing weight so idk if that might help but i dont want to rely on it T_T

tysm in advance for any suggestions <33

hiii, I'm in my early 20s and struggled with my disorder on and off since i was 16. I'm noticing how different things are once your lifestyle changes and I'm just curious if anyone has had the same experience.

I live by myself, no partner, and all I do is work. the friends I see regularly know about my disorder and, to be blunt, don't care. my loved ones would care if they knew, but we live far away, so they're not aware of my day-to-day life. essentially there's no one in my life to notice something is wrong, or "save" me in any capacity.

I'm relapsing and this time around I've also been watching a lot of ed media, but it just makes me feel more alone lol. in every portrayal of eds, the protagonist always has a concerned friend, or family who desperately tries to intervene.

I know those are just sensationalized shows, but anytime I hear others talk about their struggles or share stories with friends, they're in similar positions. people care for them and keep tabs on them, even if they wish they didn't. it makes me feel so isolated in my situation, like I'm the only person who's just managing this completely alone.

am I really the only one? how do you cope with it? it used to be my dream, to be left alone so I could indulge my disorder in peace, but now that I have that I just feel so lonely and scared.

Hi everyone!

I’m a recent grad, and unlike the title probably suggests, I landed an agency job shortly after finishing college.

After a particularly rough week, I’m just wondering… what is entry level in an agency *supposed* to look like?

I just feel like it’s quite difficult for people at my level, and without giving too much detail about my circumstances, I’m wondering if that’s the nature of the job or if I’m just sensitive and things really ARE my fault.

I feel really lucky for the position I’m in, and have every intention of pushing forward because I recognize the opportunities ahead. But could use a little guidance on what baseline is supposed to look like for somebody who’s just starting out.

Appreciate any advice!