/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>get interview for dopeass non-teaching job in japan, hope it goes well
>already got offer to teach English for good money in japan
>after all expenses plus voluntary retirement saving I would still have like at least $200 minimum monthly pocket money for weekend traveling, jfash, and itabag shit, and I’m a thrifter so that’s a lot for me
>but almost 26
>I don’t have full time career employment (art shit, elusive I know) on my resume since I’ve survived off freelance in college
>might want kids when I get back to the states
>teaching isn’t my career, but I also don’t LOVE sitting doing what I’m best at all day (illustration

To continue being “irresponsible” for a year and work in Japan, or buff up on graphic design programs and portfolio work for career advancement, while saving a year of my biological clock (which may or may not be of use - teaching would tell me once and for all if I have maternal instincts)?