Tuesday, 02 March 2010 11:39
I recommended avoiding IMO Talent Agency because they're founded upon
scheming corruption and selfish lies, but are there any good talent
agencies for us foreigners here in Tokyo? I compiled a brief list:Zenith, Inc.
While at an IMO job, I met a fellow American that pointed me in the right direction by referring me to Zenith. Zenith is the opposite of IMO―they asked for my bank information when registering (a good sign they intend to pay), they paid me exactly 1 month after the job, and they're friendly and pleasant to work with.
Avocado
I haven't registered with Avocado, so I don't have personal experience with them. However, I've heard from others that they're professionally-run and respectable.
DAG Music
DAG Music is a talent agency primarily for musicians. I am finishing the registration process with them (I have to record my demo medley), so unfortunately I haven't done any jobs for them yet. Nevertheless, like the others, I was referred to them on the advice of fellow foreigners.
Ask others about the above agencies, and you'll probably hear good things. Ask others about IMO, and you'll probably get punched in the nuts / uterus. Best of luck to you, fellow foreigner!
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R. Zane
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... Thanks for the heads up. I've actually been treated the same way by IMO as you've described in your previous article. In my case, it's been five months without pay for an extra role in September. My girlfriend's actually angrier about it than I am, but either way, I'll almost certainly head to the LD sooner than later. Does anyone there speak English? |
David
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... I used Japanese when I went there, but the guy I spoke with tried his broken English with me. The first thing he's going to ask you is if you've complained to them about the money. If so, how and when. It will help to document dates and actions you've taken so far. Note phone calls, names, etc. |
R. Zane
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... I could probably compile a rough timeline based on online conversation logs with the missus, emails, etc. As for names, several of their regular office workers are actually listed on their site as models, so that shouldn't be a problem. It just seems so unnecessary because in my case, this has been my only job with them, and it's not even ¥13000 at stake. Why would they not want to pay me? |
David
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... I agree that it's a lot to go through for chump change, but in my case it was more about putting an end to their corrupt business practices than getting the money. Keep in mind they may offer you more (unpaid) jobs as you wait for your money. Complain to the LD knowing that you're preventing others from getting taken advantage of. |
R. Zane
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... The funny thing is, the usual worker told me the last time that he would call me next week in regards to a job. I hadn't given him my name. There's no way he would know it. |
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