[lozenge]

Would you rather - save the expense of the agency fee (3 months salary) but lose access to the job board which has already found you one good candidate, or pay it and stay on the job board?

Keeping in mind that the employees are likely staying much longer than 2-3 years, because Japan.

[Varqu]

Plus burn the bridge completely in an industry where reputation is one of the key aspects?

And on top of that risk a potential legal action?