Australian Nurse Wanting to Relocate to Hanoi

Member since 01 April 2017

Alex1104Member01 April 2017 03:54:55

Hi everybody 😎 My name is Alex and I am an Enrolled Divisions 2 Nurse (LPN) from Cairns in Australia. I have fallen very much in love with Hanoi and its people (I have made many beautiful friends) and now want to relocate to live permanently in Hanoi. Any suggestions on finding work (anything would be awesome), accommodation etc would be most welcome. Take care 😃

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THIGV ViP

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THIGVViP01 April 2017 16:27:06

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Guest2023Guest02 April 2017 03:38:56

The only work you will get is teaching English. I would advise you to do some research on a Celta or Tesol course and go from there.

THIGV ViP

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THIGVViP02 April 2017 03:54:26

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colinoscapee wrote:
The only work you will get is teaching English. I would advise you to do some research on a Celta or Tesol course and go from there.

Again, I don't know about AU but in the US an LPN does not hold a Baccalaureate degree. I know there are differing opinions about teaching without degrees but with a few exceptions you do need on for a work permit.

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Guest2023Guest02 April 2017 03:59:15

THIGV wrote:
colinoscapee wrote:
The only work you will get is teaching English. I would advise you to do some research on a Celta or Tesol course and go from there.

Again, I don't know about AU but in the US an LPN does not hold a Baccalaureate degree. I know there are differing opinions about teaching without degrees but with a few exceptions you do need on for a work permit.

Thats correct, but as we all know,the way things work here is not by the law.

THIGV ViP

Member since 26 September 2012

THIGVViP02 April 2017 04:07:40

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colinoscapee wrote:
Thats correct, but as we all know,the way things work here is not by the law.

Anyone who has lived in VN for over a week should know that. I am still conflicted about advising people to do something that is basically illegal.

In the US there is an old joke about the hillbilly who fills out an application and answers two standard questions. Question one: "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" Answer: "No"; Question two: "Why" Answer: "Never got caught." Of course you can get away with it but is it right?

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Guest2023Guest02 April 2017 04:16:26

The reason why it happens is that most schools don't want to go through the hassle and the cost. Once the Education department has you registered that gives the police the right to extort you for as much as they can.

Never said it was what the OP should do, just posting some helpful information.