TheCrabCrib
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
31
Contacts
7
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English, Spanish, Japanese, some Vietnamese
Registration: 11 May 2015
Support for teachers in Vietnam by lolpol8912
I have been teaching in Vietnam for a while. Vietnam has an abundance of teachers. Some are good, some are bad. Yet, there is little to no support for teachers that want to advance their knowledge outside of expensive official channels that ...
You have a very thoughtful post that fills a need I've felt myself. I've done some self-study on Futurelearn courses but admittedly this only goes so far. I would glad to assist in starting some sort of workshop series. The main challenge ... Read More
Looking for teaching job in HCMC by Joshua woodward
Hello everyone I am Josh I'm from Liverpool England I've been in Vietnam for one month, I really like it here and Would like to teach English but I have no degree in this area, would be very grateful if anyone could give me any advice or ...
VietCanada. Well said on all fronts. This is why, if you can find a salaried job, don't scoff however humble that salary may be. It's nice to be able to plan your spending based on a solid regular number from month to month. Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
You'll be waiting for a while longer. Last year, I interviewed in late May and didn't hear back until mid-June. Then July I received my contract followed by silence until I poked them in August. They told me for two months "Soon, just ... Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Hi Katherine, Basically between the ambivalent rudeness of the staff/lack of communication and possibility of getting a better job in SE Asia, I found no reason to be optimistic about MOE in UAE outside of reconnecting with a couple friends there. ... Read More
Any Expats living in Quy Nhon-Cualquier expatriados viven en Quy Nhon? by sailingholidays
Please feel free to contact me for meet-up. No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo para cumplir en marcha. Kind regards - Buenos saludos :)
That's cool to know but for better or worse have found myself working in Saigon now! Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Lulu, My advice to you, at this rate, is 1) call the MOE contact (I can PM if you don't have their info by now) and confirm your information. They apparently never received mine in August despite having sent it in July but after I resent the ... Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
This was my exact fear and the very reason I decided to ultimately not go. Naughty students are one thing. Poor staff infrastructure and support are quite another and put both together.....yeah... Hope everyone out there will enjoy their time and ... Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Ironically, for being the thread starter I recently gave up just as the visa was arriving and took a different (and, from what I read) less stressful job. :whistle: Read More
Any Expats living in Quy Nhon-Cualquier expatriados viven en Quy Nhon? by sailingholidays
Please feel free to contact me for meet-up. No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo para cumplir en marcha. Kind regards - Buenos saludos :)
How is Quy Nhon as a place to live? Got a job offer there recently and sounds nice. Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Yep. I'm still waiting and getting pretty discouraged myself. It seems there is some.method to the madness and we could be asked to leave anytime soon now... Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Fortunately I was informed by a coworker in Saudi that I will not need this step due to Reasons. Yay Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
I'm an American and have had to have various types of authentication through the countries I've lived in. Do you just mean go to a notary at a consulate or something then? Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Wait... you mean I need to apostille my documents?! No one has told me this as of yet and I'm not currently in the US. I've only sent the scanned documents. Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
I was told early September and now just relaxing in Asia while waiting for the final word after Eid. Last I was told is that my visa was applied for and currently processed, but the Eid holiday is delaying things. Oh well. Read More
Is it easy to find a job in academia for a woman around jubail? by Euler10
Dear all, So my husband will be moving to jubail as an expat at the end of the month and I am planning on following him. I am currently working towards my Ph.D. in the US and I also have a Msc in engineering from France. I am aware of all the ...
There are international schools, although I'm not sure what the hiring situation is there. Khobar - about an hour away - is pretty much guaranteed to have some jobs however. Read More
21000 AED and saving by TheCrabCrib
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ...
Hey Ms. Eaves, thanks for dropping in! (Sorry couldn't resist) Yeah. So far it seems like all my documents have been accepted for what they are (I've only sent electronic copies though...). I'm looking forward to it too, but I ... Read More
21000 AED and saving
Hi Everyone, So I got accepted for a post in the UAE's Ministry of Education. Realise that 21,000 is enough to pay rent and live but wonder how likely it would be to send over about 3000 AED a month and still have enough to pay for every day ... Read More
Is it really hard to strike up a friendship? by Pari1
On a saturday afternoon after I have flicked through the 500+ channels on my tv set and realised there is nothing worth watching. I begin to ask myself in a country with over 170 expats why is it difficult to make friends?. Simce I joined expat.com ...
Something that may be worth doing, in my experience, is finding a club or group with a similar interest. Photography, sports, etc. That lends itself to finding OTHER things in common and forging better connections. Read More
looking for friends in Jubail by samawa
hello friends, i m going to move to saudia jubail by this december. so want friends to get interect with & hangout in jubail. looking for families to have parties with.
Jubail just makes you wanna scream and shout. It's that good here! Read More
Any Halloween parties coming up? by mugh.maha
If so, please let me know when & where :top: Cheers
It would probably tough given that it's expressly forbidden here. (Pssst, if anybody knows anything in Al-Khobar, please to be spookying) Read More
RIYADH FIGHT CLUB by Kanzy1
Hey , I saw very interesting topic but it was really old about place to play,learn martial arts maybe kickboxing in Riyadh some thing like Fight Club, if any one have suggestions or ideas please share ur ideas Cheers ,
I have never been there but Riyadh has Platinum Fighter Gym, specializing in BJJ Their web presence is spotty but the coach seems to keep his instagram well updated at @bjj_riyadh. Ask on there and they'll hook you up. Read More
Supplier of potable water
I get my water from Nestle. About 500 SAR for a year. https://www.nestle-family.com/pure-life/english/ Read More
Looking for AMERICANS in Al Ahsa, Dammam, Khobar area by Ocsi
Hi all, I am specifically looking for Americans to connect with in this area. I have been here for about a month now and am the ONLY American on my compound other than my boss' boss. I was invited to an Aramco party by someone I met, but she is ...
I'm a little ways away in Jubail but would love to make connections seeing as Dammam isn't too far from here! Read More
looking for friends in Jubail by samawa
hello friends, i m going to move to saudia jubail by this december. so want friends to get interect with & hangout in jubail. looking for families to have parties with.
Hi Equini, I know this is late, but I moved to Jubail last week. The Industrial City is really actually quite nice. Reminds me of my native California even. It's not a terribly exciting city but the restaurants are nice and the shopping is ... Read More
Delayed/Prolonged Saudi Work VISA process - Need advice urgently by Jack786
Dear Friends, I have received decent offer letter from a employer in Saudi in the month of May15. Its been 3.5 months now. Still i am following it up with the employer for my Visa. As per last conversation had with HR last week he is arranging ...
Kings order. http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/mobile/index.cfm?method=sphome.spcon&contentid=20150923257551 Read More
Delayed/Prolonged Saudi Work VISA process - Need advice urgently by Jack786
Dear Friends, I have received decent offer letter from a employer in Saudi in the month of May15. Its been 3.5 months now. Still i am following it up with the employer for my Visa. As per last conversation had with HR last week he is arranging ...
I am an American citizen but my visa process took about two months total - the job hired me, then I spent about one month collecting the documents the agent the company suggested was needing. I sent it at the end of August. Some delays occurred due ... Read More
Is block visa approval faster than direct hire?
Hi there, Actually, the very same day I posted this question, my agent called me, informed me that the embassy approved of my documents and now I have my brand new Saudi Arabian work visa in my passport. I would recommend you to have a trusted ... Read More
Is block visa approval faster than direct hire?
Hi everyone, So I have some questions about the visa process. My documents were just approved by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in the US. As I understand it, once the SACM is OK with the documents, the Embassy just worries about the proper ... Read More
Teaching English -- Good Schools by Redbeard42
Hello All, I know its been covered many times but again please. What are good schools to work for here. I am looking at applying at Wall Street English. Any Opinions ...?
I worked for VUS for a short while when I first arrived. I quite enjoyed it and found the facilities, on the whole, great and heartily recommend them. No idea of your experience, but you may also want to try for some the District 7 international ... Read More
Boxing in Jubail?
Hi all, I am on the verge of moving to Jubail (provided all of my paperwork gets in order and is accepted) and really want to continue practicing boxing while I'm over there since I lost so much weight and got into my best shape ever in the six ... Read More
Feedback on IILSA Recruiting Agency?
I also received an interview for working in Jubail. Love it if anyone can give information as I've read some decidedly bad things, but can't wonder if it's just bitterness. Read More