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Salary requirement for housekeeper by GuestPoster123
We arrived in HCMC recently and looking for a Vietnamese housekeeper/nanny Monday to Saturday 9-6pm What is the salary scale How much should we pay ?approximate Don't want to get cheated Many thanks
I dont know about status symbol~ One time in my family there's simply no one has energy to do the housework after going to work all day. It's necessary to have a person to sweep the whole house, clean up, and clean the dishes. No cook ... Read More
Salary requirement for housekeeper by GuestPoster123
We arrived in HCMC recently and looking for a Vietnamese housekeeper/nanny Monday to Saturday 9-6pm What is the salary scale How much should we pay ?approximate Don't want to get cheated Many thanks
Also, if it's that easy to find a trustable housekeeper, we dont have to worry our heads off for that. Even for local employers, it's not that easy. Read More
Salary requirement for housekeeper by GuestPoster123
We arrived in HCMC recently and looking for a Vietnamese housekeeper/nanny Monday to Saturday 9-6pm What is the salary scale How much should we pay ?approximate Don't want to get cheated Many thanks
As a Vietnamese I shouldnt say this, but for a housekeeper, the reliability and trustworthiness are two highest requirement. After those two are met, it's when you can calculate on the correct wage scale. Going the otherway will get your house ... Read More
difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
It's shorter, in both writing and pronunciation :shrug: Even HCMC is four syllables. Read More
Salary requirement for housekeeper by GuestPoster123
We arrived in HCMC recently and looking for a Vietnamese housekeeper/nanny Monday to Saturday 9-6pm What is the salary scale How much should we pay ?approximate Don't want to get cheated Many thanks
It really depend. A reliable (skilled) helper, helping all hours, that you can trust, yeah, for a foreigner employer it's the right range. Of course, Vietnamese employer pay cheaper. Then again, we mostly use the neighbourhood in the ... Read More
Any other vietnam discussion forums? by keyboardsmash
This page is pretty quiet.... Can you kindly suggest a more lively Vietnam forum for English writers? I will share a lot of useful knowledge, as I'm very well travelled especially in southeast asia.
Or the Vietnam expat group on LinkedIn. But the format of threads on LinkedIn is an abomination unto gods. The people are plentiful and varied, but talking there is a pain. Read More
difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
One of my favourite author, an US veteran of Vietnam War, refer to HCMC in his novels, not Saigon unless it's in a historical context. Ho Chi Minh City appear to be a mouthful, so HCMC it is. I'd say both name has equal popularity, at least ... Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
It seem to be a Oriental belief, that black animals are more special than other colour types. I dont know why. In Vietnam, black chickens are said to better than other types, and a special herbs and broth black chicken dish is good for certain type ... Read More
Searching for Japanese Mânga in Hanoi by shenyen
I'm visiting hanoi in february and i'm wondering ìf thểre ís anywhere to buy japanese mânga. i'm in a small monastic college in southern thailand, teaching english and studying japanese by myself and hanoi ís my ...
Trang Tien Street: Thang Long bookstore is one shop. Th 5 storey bookstore at the corner of Dinh Le and Trang Tien is another location. They have few items, since it's pretty niche goods. The shop Xunhasaba in Hai Ba Trung is physical store of ... Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
Then I can say astringent/bitter is a feature of Vietnamese tea habit. The common drink is green tea brew in big pot and drink while scalding hot. Pretty astringent/bitter, and mostly without sugar or anything else. The urban common drink is a ... Read More
I'm touching the rock bottom. Can I share in here, if I may? by guestposter2
Again, the rock bottom. I read, learnt enough how to live life happily. And knowing that Im more lucky than some people. But the things you carry which is out of your control sometimes that ail you. All I can say about my current situation is that: ...
@goodbyeLenin: Been there done that. Not much outsider can do for you But you can pray. if you are Christian, pray to your Lord Jesus. if you are Buddhism, pray to Buddha. If you are Vietnamese polytheism, pray to Mothers, Gods, and Saints for ... Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
You know that snooty place I mentioned? Watering place of Hanoi's Vietnam Tea Club? Well, it turned out there's a place selling high-grade teas, according to them. http://www.traviet.com/qua-tang-tra/loai-tra/ It lead to 12 group of teas. ... Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
Heh. I read a post on a Thailand news paper about that, specifically, coffee market, coffee shops, brands, According to it, at mid level, people care about general quality of drinks like coffee and teas. Only at higher level of income did they ... Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
I am certain that your requirement can be met, since the local demand is the same: great quality at low price. I am also equally certain they will have a terrible marketing effort to spread their presence online, since even a local like me cant name ... Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
There's a teashop near my house, which serve ALL teas. Reviews say it's great quality tea though very pricey. Pity it's closed up one year ago, and no clue where it's moved to. Marketing, especially online presence, Hanoians just ... Read More
First time Western Union xfer 2 Thailand: the $ 1,000 limit per month by hs0zfe
Hi All VIETIN BANK turned me way and required the employment contract. (I thought they had photocopied it when the account had been opened). Then things went smoothly. I managed to send $ 1,400 for an exchange rate of about 21,384 per $ and a $ 25 ...
Like I said, I dont envy you guys your being highest wage earner in the company. Aaaah, the joy of language centers. Indeed, it's the only company I work that need us 6 days a week. Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
Oh there's plenty of great tea/coffee shops in Hanoi with terrible marketing and even Hanoians know less about them. Read More
First time Western Union xfer 2 Thailand: the $ 1,000 limit per month by hs0zfe
Hi All VIETIN BANK turned me way and required the employment contract. (I thought they had photocopied it when the account had been opened). Then things went smoothly. I managed to send $ 1,400 for an exchange rate of about 21,384 per $ and a $ 25 ...
No need. It's the same thing happen to expat workers, just that you have the good end of the sticks this time. 1k is same as our expat teachers (1-1.6k). And dont worry, we get our moneyworth out of you guys. As for the VN teachers. They get ... Read More
Communications seems a root cause of trouble for foreign workers
Then dont. Say you have really secret picture on your phone and nobody but nobody to look at it. VN protocol is the same and refusal is the same. Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
Write here first. If the muse strike you can use that as base to write your blog later~! Read More
tea in hanoi by bkk tea blog
I'm vacationing in Ha Noi now and would live to hear thoughts on tea here. I'm really into tea. I'll share some impressions to start but I'd like to hear more specifics, like a shop to visit or a brand to buy. I think I've ...
:This is relevant to my interest: Anyway, have you tried Thai Nguyen tea brand yet? They are teas grown from Thai Nguyen region. There's a specific brand Tra dang (bitter tea) Thai nguyen I've been meaning to try. if you be a test subject ... Read More
First time Western Union xfer 2 Thailand: the $ 1,000 limit per month by hs0zfe
Hi All VIETIN BANK turned me way and required the employment contract. (I thought they had photocopied it when the account had been opened). Then things went smoothly. I managed to send $ 1,400 for an exchange rate of about 21,384 per $ and a $ 25 ...
No no, let me get it straight They pointed out that they have a 1k limit, but they still transfer 1.4k for you? WTF, over? Read More
Communications seems a root cause of trouble for foreign workers
Far be it from me to cheapshot someone like that. Still... Anyway, it's bloody unprofessional. The employer's sole responsibility toward employee is to pay in full. When they can not do that, it's bloody irresponsible of them. And it ... Read More
Idea of doing business... by ngattt
Today my boss said to me if I want to do business with the university's help? My university will help someone who want to open a company. They will invest everything, place, even so much money if I can write a detail plan. If I will be sucess ...
IT's a simple solution to go with my practicality suggestion: Dont Try So Hard. Seriously. The number of passionate students about programming in your class will be few. Their classmates wont share that passion and feel puzzled why people can ... Read More
Idea of doing business... by ngattt
Today my boss said to me if I want to do business with the university's help? My university will help someone who want to open a company. They will invest everything, place, even so much money if I can write a detail plan. If I will be sucess ...
Dont teach passion. Passion is something few gets. Instead, teach practicability. IT skills are something necessary in every jobs and they wont have to worry about finding one if they have them. IT wage is better, and they work in-door... Also, Viet ... Read More
Idea of doing business... by ngattt
Today my boss said to me if I want to do business with the university's help? My university will help someone who want to open a company. They will invest everything, place, even so much money if I can write a detail plan. If I will be sucess ...
I hate to tell you this but your friend's model of business is not sustainable, if there's only one of her or one more teacher. The classes will get stale quickly and you will shed your students after some months passed. Read More
Best street foods with low cost less than 10.000 VND in Hanoi, Vietnam by Nanini
(goodtravelvietnam.com/best-foods-with-low-cost-less-than-10-000-vnd-in-hanoi/) There are so many delicious foods in Hanoi that cost very cheap. 1. Fried steamed wheat flour cake: Fried steamed wheat flour cake price is about 4000 – 6000 VND, ...
Street food most concentrated at open market. You can find an open market nearby and visit it. My Dinh is a newly developed urban area so the street vendors have not expanded fully there. Your best method would be finding pictures of the food on ... Read More
Best street foods with low cost less than 10.000 VND in Hanoi, Vietnam by Nanini
(goodtravelvietnam.com/best-foods-with-low-cost-less-than-10-000-vnd-in-hanoi/) There are so many delicious foods in Hanoi that cost very cheap. 1. Fried steamed wheat flour cake: Fried steamed wheat flour cake price is about 4000 – 6000 VND, ...
Banh Gio is such a terrific food. You eat it one, you thought you can finish 5 more. you eat the second one and stop, feelin stuffed to the gills. Read More
Best street foods with low cost less than 10.000 VND in Hanoi, Vietnam by Nanini
(goodtravelvietnam.com/best-foods-with-low-cost-less-than-10-000-vnd-in-hanoi/) There are so many delicious foods in Hanoi that cost very cheap. 1. Fried steamed wheat flour cake: Fried steamed wheat flour cake price is about 4000 – 6000 VND, ...
Never said adults shouldnt eat. Just that it's suitable for the infants. Read More
Best street foods with low cost less than 10.000 VND in Hanoi, Vietnam by Nanini
(goodtravelvietnam.com/best-foods-with-low-cost-less-than-10-000-vnd-in-hanoi/) There are so many delicious foods in Hanoi that cost very cheap. 1. Fried steamed wheat flour cake: Fried steamed wheat flour cake price is about 4000 – 6000 VND, ...
Oh, too late to edit. Banh Khuc in Hanoi most famous, a brand so to speak, is Banh Khuc Nguyen Cong Tru, , ie the original Banh Khuc Ms Lan shop in Nguyen Cong Tru street, Hai Ba Trung district, Ha Noi. The correct adress is 69 NCT. A note on Gio ... Read More
Best street foods with low cost less than 10.000 VND in Hanoi, Vietnam by Nanini
(goodtravelvietnam.com/best-foods-with-low-cost-less-than-10-000-vnd-in-hanoi/) There are so many delicious foods in Hanoi that cost very cheap. 1. Fried steamed wheat flour cake: Fried steamed wheat flour cake price is about 4000 – 6000 VND, ...
Damnit~ Right when I am hungry. Right, a few lesser known 21. Banh Khuc. It has cover of xoi, steamed sticky rice. The stuffing is yellow bean with Khuc leaves. Subtle taste. 10k a piece I think. Read More
has anyone thought of retirement plan in Vietnam? by katr2
Hi, Would like to ask is there anyone ever though of running a small business for retirement life in ho chi Minh? Be a owner, working with simple work daily and enjoy local activities. Kate
That is to say you just need to beware before entering the market, it's all. It's not like you can not make a business works, even a small one. But you need to know players, and build up local contacts... .. . Come to think of it, it's ... Read More
has anyone thought of retirement plan in Vietnam? by katr2
Hi, Would like to ask is there anyone ever though of running a small business for retirement life in ho chi Minh? Be a owner, working with simple work daily and enjoy local activities. Kate
Yeah. I must say the export angle is right. If you have contact overseas, and just operate in VN for goods/services to sell there, it will be much better. VN business environment seem to have many quirks. A fresh-off-the-airport may not know ... Read More
Idea of doing business... by ngattt
Today my boss said to me if I want to do business with the university's help? My university will help someone who want to open a company. They will invest everything, place, even so much money if I can write a detail plan. If I will be sucess ...
Actually, your major as IT might be a big plus, not disadvantage. The problem of fresh veggie sellers is that they need to sell directly to their customers, and their products must be known clearly that it's clean and safe. Communication and ... Read More
Day to day life in Ho Chi Minh
Hot, climate and you are entering the dry season I believe. Revelant to her interest: I posted a job wanted note in the jobs section, about the need for foreign teachers in our 17 offices, one of which is in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak. So if she want ... Read More
Smoking meat in VN... by Panadol
I've been a bit quiet, over the last few months.... Keeping busy, exercising, market shopping daily, staying away from cheap beer outlets, taking better care of my garden, staying away from Troll type people on Expat-blog...... And just getting into ...
I believe Coco fruit husk is hot fuel. They make fuel cubes from those for use. And of course, it's in use for cooking. VN term for it is than gao dua "Than Gáo Dừa". As for specific use like smoking meats, etc... I am ... Read More
Clothing line - Vietnam, Manufacturing, Tailor
Ashki,if you want English-capable people, it's better to post your info on LinkedIn groups, for example. Most of the young Vietnamese on LinkedIN is more familiar with modern form of communication than elsewhere. So you have better hope working ... Read More
Vietnamese Rosetta Stone by FreddyWilson5687
I'm living in Ho Chi Minh City. I'm contemplating investing in the Rosetta Stone. I was curious if anyone had any opinion on the matter. From the reviews I read, it seems that it focuses on a northern dialect which might be a problem living in the ...
Saw the old argument between Rojamin and other users. Well, VTV1 news anchor is a southern gal (HCMC?) and she sounds sexy as it can be. I wont say which accent , north or south, is more preferable because it depend on where you stay and who you ... Read More
Open English bookshop, Anyone got idea???? by Anna2711
Hi, I am planning to open English Bookshop sell and exchange. But I am actually worried about market demand and Vietnamese consumer behavior overthere. But I'd love to open and spend my long day reading books. Does anyone got any idea, coz I ...
I dont think your idea going to work, commercially. There are lot of quirks to operating a bookshop in Vietnam, and being a foreigner will really tangle your options to deal with those quirks. Really. And in the event you can find a Viet local to ... Read More
teaching in vietnam with a masters degree by jen.schnee
I am currently living and working as an english teacher in south korea but am looking to move to vietnam. I have a masters degree and teaching experience but no teaching certificate. That was not a problem when getting a job in south korea but ...
Aaaaand a Pm to my inbox to solicitate his business. Seriously? If he's here for business, shouldnt he restrain his strong impulse? Read More
A place for native expat show their CV up by Viet teacher
Hi !! I just wonder if there is any place in this site which native expats could post their information up.. In this way, the employers can seeking easier I don't know anywhere like that in this site... or I miss something??? Anyone eles know ...
Seriously? Are you applying for high profile jobs? In which case you are better off subscribe to professional headhunters at your target locale. A normal job just get a HR person of contact an inbox full of CV. They dont have time to go searching ... Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
if we dont have the lies that we can live with... it would be pretty hard to live. Read More
Best net service? and my Viettel by Barkester
Must be at least 5 different companies selling plans and I'm hoping some of you might share you experiences with some that you've tried. I've been using Viettell, so I'll share my experience on that. At 100,000d. the sim for ...
Dont forget, you are sharing your bw with lots of torrent users during office time. office hours is not an optimum stretch of time for enjoyable web surfing, from what I experience Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
Point number 1: The No 1 in eating dogs is pretty old already. It might be that in the last twenty years Koreans, specifically South Koreans, had changed that dietary habit . 20 years is a possible length of time for that. Pount number 2: I have no ... Read More
Best net service? and my Viettel by Barkester
Must be at least 5 different companies selling plans and I'm hoping some of you might share you experiences with some that you've tried. I've been using Viettell, so I'll share my experience on that. At 100,000d. the sim for ...
Sound like you got the whole bw for yourselves at that time. Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
selfishlyingexpat seem to be ranting~ It's not even clear what post cause that much grievance. Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
:goggled eye: You live near a butcher site? can you move? Because I dont think accomodation at such place is desirable or tolerable Also, I dont think promoting not killing animals in your case is going to get them stop. Or your living better. Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
Dont worry! Vietnamese like myself know exactly how much expat are worth. After all, we are using an alphabet developed by an expat missionary with some Vietnamese helpers. We all remember his name, though god know who were those helpers (I am too ... Read More
Packing for Hanoi by katiedyas
I will be moving to Hanoi from California at the beginning of July and will be staying for a year teaching English. I've been trying to research important things and clothing to bring for the whole year but most only reference what to pack for ...
DC doesnt have a damn good eatery the way they infest Big Apple. But Hanoi is gourmet capital of Vietnam. When they say cradle of culture, they mean lots of ancient stuff to visit, not the not-even-a-century-old mausoleum. Architectural, pagodas ... Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
From what I can hear, Koreans even love dog meats than us. National food, as the gossip went. I dont care enough to check, however. Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
And I agree with Nipper66 that torture for better taste is barbaric, whether dog or cow or pig. Read More
Is it more relaxing to work in Vietnam? by jimmyfry
I have been working in London and Jakarta, while a friend of mine has been to Singapore and is now in Vietnam. He told me that it is more relaxing to work in Vietnam. In his opinion, there are many bad things about the working environment in ...
It depend on where you work, both locations and industries. Hour-long siesta can be quite common in one enterprise but forbidden in another. Or common in one area but rare in another. I think it's rare in Hanoi but other people may disagree ... Read More
Hi passionate chef here
You can try LinkedIn, with the groups that has VIetnam in their names And funnily enough, I just see this Italian chef contact in Vietnam required Nguyen Tuan Anh Office Manager at Bee Logistics Corp Dear all friend! We are looking for some ... Read More
There's a Korean handcrafe& food market place in Midinh song da, Hanoi by hyerim
Xin chao :) I'm SHIN hye rim and I'm Korean who live in Viet, Hanoi. I'm interested in handcraft so in these days I've been lot of things made by myself. And next month, 12th there's a Korean handcraft& food market place in ...
A quick search show that there are multiple Kmart at Tu Liem district. According to foody.vn, there are ten Kmart. At least two Kmart of My Dinh area, one is at My Dinh Stadium and another at Me Tri. If you want to lure us there, you have to give ... Read More
Canadian Looking For Work Anywhere in Vietnam by Winchester3030
I've been trying to find a job in Vietnam for awhile now and have been unsuccessful. Could anyone out there suggest any tips for finding work in Vietnam?
Language centers are good businesses in Vietnam because our labour force is still building, our economy is expanding, let alone our labour export business. The demand for English training is steady and creeping higher. It is a hard and demanding ... Read More
Newbies' questions regarding employers' cash withholdings & contracts by hs0zfe
[color=#8905F9]A colleague had part of her salary withheld. Her boss wants to have some kind of cash reserve for situations when he can [b]fine[/b] her. What is the legal situation regarding such practices in the absence of a written contract? My ...
Dont breath easily just yet. On a personal note, today I get my wage also~ Read More
There's a Korean handcrafe& food market place in Midinh song da, Hanoi by hyerim
Xin chao :) I'm SHIN hye rim and I'm Korean who live in Viet, Hanoi. I'm interested in handcraft so in these days I've been lot of things made by myself. And next month, 12th there's a Korean handcraft& food market place in ...
You probabbly should ask careful details from their people there. I know the general area/place, it can be quite confusing to newcomers. Try finding its place on googlemap then post that here? That's the best way to do it. I can find a Paris ... Read More
Dog Meat Trade in Vietnam by sjpersonal
The reason that I joined this group was to learn more about Vietnam because I was really considering retiring there in a few years, specifically Hoi An. I found out about the Murder of Innocent Dogs in Thailand for food, so that country was crossed ...
Dog meats are not rare, but not so cheap that they will sell it to you under the guise of other meats. it's pretty pricey. Protip: Dog meat smell is stronger than other meat. So it's not easy to get confused about it. And bias against dog ... Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
I dont know about HCMC but in Hanoi you could damn well living high with 1700, singing "SUMMERTIME, aaaaand living is easy~" Unless you insist on burning money to show you can burn money, then in that case, 1700 is not enough. Read More
The Procedure of renting an apartment. by Mark mac
Hye there all. I am planning to move to Hanoi in December. Currently I am staying in Malaysia. Normally If i wanna rent an apartment here. I got to pay 2 months deposit ,1 month advance ,half the rent for utilities and about USD 100 for the ...
The littlest motorbike, honda cub or equivalent, require no driver licence that I know of. For Vn people at least. I am not sure about foreigners. You might want to check with a lawyer for the exact wording of the laws, write it down, and present to ... Read More
The Procedure of renting an apartment. by Mark mac
Hye there all. I am planning to move to Hanoi in December. Currently I am staying in Malaysia. Normally If i wanna rent an apartment here. I got to pay 2 months deposit ,1 month advance ,half the rent for utilities and about USD 100 for the ...
A word of warning: On the streets of Hanoi, there's the quicks and there's stucks. Get a smaller bike (less than 150cc and you dont need driving permit). Learn to drive it in-city. Read More
Is 1700 USD enough for two to live in Hanoi? by jritoo
Hi, I want to know whether $ 1700 per month will be enough for two in Hanoi? will it cover fully furnished accommodation, electricity, good speed internet, travelling & entertainment. I want to also know whether domestic help is available & is it ...
But get a bike, learn to move by bike. Car parks are just plain sucks and rare. Train (inner city) is none existent. And you might not be a bicycle fanatic. So that leave only mototorbike. If you get a smaller bike you dont have to have a driving ... Read More
3d printing by kimeric
Hi people I'm thinking of opening a 3d printing cafe in ho chi minh but I don't have any experience or knowledge about it, anybody is able to answer few of my questions? 1)How much capital will be needed? 2)Is 3d printing legal in ...
VN is near one of the busiest hub of sea routes ==> more gangs, and smuggling orgs ==>smuggled guns. Read More
Interesting and doable Vietnamese recipes
Good one! And remember, if you replace meat and shrimps with salad and greens you can have a vegetarian rolls. You can fry it like usual (non-veg) or just dip it and eat it raw. The rice paper on that case should be softer than normal. Read More
3d printing by kimeric
Hi people I'm thinking of opening a 3d printing cafe in ho chi minh but I don't have any experience or knowledge about it, anybody is able to answer few of my questions? 1)How much capital will be needed? 2)Is 3d printing legal in ...
They got licences, of course. Open-carry like that always have a bunch of permits. Read More
Spend to make money => is that what's holding back language schools? by hs0zfe
In a documentary about Mc Donald's, one manager focused on the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Nothing could be further from my own experience at some schools. Be it that they won't fix a broken PVC water pipe for weeks. Or some place being ...
:laugh: Teacher's salary is certainly bigger than mine and I suspect most of the branch chiefs'. I suspect the only one get higher would be chief accountant, directors, and the HQ's sale head. (Dont quote me on the latter). Read More
Canadian Looking For Work Anywhere in Vietnam by Winchester3030
I've been trying to find a job in Vietnam for awhile now and have been unsuccessful. Could anyone out there suggest any tips for finding work in Vietnam?
The time I did the demo is 2011, yeah. It may be that you can show off your skill in 15 minutes. i dont know. I was not considered to be a good teacher so I can not judge on that. They would give me another chance to demo if I ask, but I didnt like ... Read More
Canadian Looking For Work Anywhere in Vietnam by Winchester3030
I've been trying to find a job in Vietnam for awhile now and have been unsuccessful. Could anyone out there suggest any tips for finding work in Vietnam?
You are kidding, right? When I wanted to try my hands at teaching, I was required to do a demo. That's the only way I know I am not good at standing there and speaking to a bunch of curious brats. Teaching personally one or two: okay, but not a ... Read More
3d printing by kimeric
Hi people I'm thinking of opening a 3d printing cafe in ho chi minh but I don't have any experience or knowledge about it, anybody is able to answer few of my questions? 1)How much capital will be needed? 2)Is 3d printing legal in ...
Does that term "wet dream" give it away? Read: Update on 3D thingsIt's one of the reason I advised the guy to stay out of making weapons aspect. There are gangs in Vietnam that only care about an actual weapon, not how they are made. ... Read More
Newbies' questions regarding employers' cash withholdings & contracts by hs0zfe
[color=#8905F9]A colleague had part of her salary withheld. Her boss wants to have some kind of cash reserve for situations when he can [b]fine[/b] her. What is the legal situation regarding such practices in the absence of a written contract? My ...
Then the owners are having trouble. If it's shakedown, generally one or two guys go visit. The most I ever saw is 3, from a tax (I think) department to a newly opened business. If it's 6 or more, they are investigating something pretty ... Read More
No boundaries - and a $ 100 charge seen on a contract "4 the Police" by hs0zfe
So I've got this small roon at the workplace. The boss doesn't respect my privacy and just walks in whenever he feels like it. Is this customary? Yesterday, I was given a 3 page contract in Vietnamese to sign. It bore a pasage about $ 100 ...
Does that strike your nerves, that you have to hyperbole everything else? Does that make your shoulder stiff, your neck bare, you want to butt your forehead forward? Never fear that I dont know what's the problem of Hanoi is. The market, ... Read More
No boundaries - and a $ 100 charge seen on a contract "4 the Police" by hs0zfe
So I've got this small roon at the workplace. The boss doesn't respect my privacy and just walks in whenever he feels like it. Is this customary? Yesterday, I was given a 3 page contract in Vietnamese to sign. It bore a pasage about $ 100 ...
Thing is, and I hesitate to say the following, this state of wild and wooly educational business may only work in the south where things are loosened much. There simply are not enough checks and balances in the far frontier. The north and centre is ... Read More
No boundaries - and a $ 100 charge seen on a contract "4 the Police" by hs0zfe
So I've got this small roon at the workplace. The boss doesn't respect my privacy and just walks in whenever he feels like it. Is this customary? Yesterday, I was given a 3 page contract in Vietnamese to sign. It bore a pasage about $ 100 ...
@hs0zfe You sounds like working in a frustrating environment. - Door knocking. It's not entirely a taught behaviour from kindergarten to Uni. I only do it because I was taught well, but that make me notice the behaviour is not widely used. ... Read More
Canadian Looking For Work Anywhere in Vietnam by Winchester3030
I've been trying to find a job in Vietnam for awhile now and have been unsuccessful. Could anyone out there suggest any tips for finding work in Vietnam?
I agree with @Teacher Mark. There are going to be demo classes for different age group, from elementary school to working adult, to see how you do. 4 sessions at least. Which are impossible to conduct if you are in Canadia. We love Canucks, but demo ... Read More
Spend to make money => is that what's holding back language schools? by hs0zfe
In a documentary about Mc Donald's, one manager focused on the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Nothing could be further from my own experience at some schools. Be it that they won't fix a broken PVC water pipe for weeks. Or some place being ...
@hs0zfe - 45 days late. Got caught in that situation before with a different company. it's not that they bank the money. No. God forbid that they would admit to poor planning in cash flows. The incoming money from their debtors/customers is ... Read More
3d printing by kimeric
Hi people I'm thinking of opening a 3d printing cafe in ho chi minh but I don't have any experience or knowledge about it, anybody is able to answer few of my questions? 1)How much capital will be needed? 2)Is 3d printing legal in ...
Lemme think about it! I am not sure gun control related to that... Read More
3d printing by kimeric
Hi people I'm thinking of opening a 3d printing cafe in ho chi minh but I don't have any experience or knowledge about it, anybody is able to answer few of my questions? 1)How much capital will be needed? 2)Is 3d printing legal in ...
Point is, VN is a US gun-control liberal's wet dream. "No private gun and no private weapon" Read More
Getting paid on the 10th?! by hs0zfe
What's up, everybody? This is a first - is this customary and quite normal? May I ask to get paid in USD? As I have credit card and other bills to pay overseas... Thanks for any answers! Chris
It's pretty normal, as it changes from company to company. Some pay on 1st, 15th. Some say pay on 1st but their accountancy department always pay on 10th. No clue why they dont just say straight out that "pay on 10th". It's not ... Read More
3d printing by kimeric
Hi people I'm thinking of opening a 3d printing cafe in ho chi minh but I don't have any experience or knowledge about it, anybody is able to answer few of my questions? 1)How much capital will be needed? 2)Is 3d printing legal in ...
Dont making guns or other weapons. Just last year, I think, they busted a talented gunmaker in the north for making modified guns. Well, the other crime is that his customers are mostly criminals (I think, dont remember much about that details). VN ... Read More