Dear Expat community,
I am facing a problem, that I have been trying to solve for almost 6 months.
HOW TO FIND a GOOD PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR GM in hotel in Vietnam (Phan Thiet).
Obviously the main problem of English speaking managers - is the language barrier. And lack of understanding of local culture and mentality. (Which actually differs greatly from one province to another)
so the person should speak English and be Vietnamese (as he has to deal with Vietnamese staff)
Second
Non financial motivation does not work here.
Nobody cares about future career opportunities. Just about current salary.
I want my assistant to grow with me and my hotel, and be promoted to staff manager and operational manager in one year.
Third
Lack of experience and qualification from candidates. And too much dignity from Vietnamese who studied abroad.
Those who study abroad (In New Zealand or Australia) have really good qualification, but awful attitude.
How to find good balance?
I tried vietnamworks, looked on the streets of mui ne and Phan Thiet, asked all my business contacts and friends in different Hotels.
but result never really satisfied me.
I believe among 86 million of Vietnamese people there is one person who is looking for a job of personal assistant. And dream to live on the beach and build a career in hospitality business.
I appeal to expat community in Vietnam: how do you solve problem of finding good, loyal and motivated employees?
Best Regards,
Alex
Green Papaya Organic Village
Ocean Villas and Farm restaurant
Phan Thiet