Timothy George
@dollarjilt
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English, basic Greek
Registration: 11 March 2014
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Seeking Christian church in Da Nang by Reorandy
I will be moving to Da Nang in May and have been seeking a good Christian church. Not catholic, buddhist or other. Seeking a church that is Methodist, Baptist, Evangelical, etc, churches that preach Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Any suggestions of a ...
Because there are huge theological differences between Catholicism and Protestantism obviously. My grandmother was Catholic but I started going to a Protestant church so can speak from both faith traditions. Actually, Catholicism is pretty exclusive ... Read More
Bank that accepts deposits by foreigners, for Debit card use only by HAHutsell
I would like to find a bank where I could deposit funds and possibly have my Social Security check direct deposited. I tried my future wife's bank, Sacombank , because they are just a few meters from our Apartment and they could not accept ...
But my advice is always use a Citi ATM card for safety... avoid most of the local ones, plus the local ones will let you withdraw only small amounts Read More
Bank that accepts deposits by foreigners, for Debit card use only by HAHutsell
I would like to find a bank where I could deposit funds and possibly have my Social Security check direct deposited. I tried my future wife's bank, Sacombank , because they are just a few meters from our Apartment and they could not accept ...
I have a CitiBank Gold account in the US - opened it ten years ago, I tried to use it to open a Citi Bank account in HCMC back in 2015 but was denied because I did not have a Vietnam work permit Read More
[Ask] Affordable gym around district 1 and 3 by Nesinesines
Hello! I am moving to Saigon in the beginning of January. While trying to find a job I would like to do some exercise in town. Do you have any recommendation for affordable gym? Your help is much appreciated! Best, Ines
I'm in district 1 but in Dakao ward, so a little far from city center. I'm looking for a gym, doesn't have to be fancy and over priced (I hope). Location could be this part of district 1 or also in district 3 or Binh Thanh district. Many ... Read More
[Ask] Affordable gym around district 1 and 3 by Nesinesines
Hello! I am moving to Saigon in the beginning of January. While trying to find a job I would like to do some exercise in town. Do you have any recommendation for affordable gym? Your help is much appreciated! Best, Ines
Good day, Just read your post from June about the gym near Colombia Hospital, do you have a street address? Many thanks Read More
Business etiquette in Vietnam by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Vietnam, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Good point about business card etiquette, it's like this in most of Asia. Many nicer establishments also do this when receiving and handing back your credit card. After more than then years in Asia, when I give my business card to a Westerner ... Read More
Good place to buy bed by dollarjilt
Anybody know a good place to buy a bed that is not "Vietnamese hard?" but also one that does not have jacked up Western prices?
Thanks for the reply. I looked at the beds at Metro, not such good quality. I've seen some Dunlopillo bed looking around but didn't buy them since I was alone and didn't want the five finger discount for western expats, their five ... Read More
Good place to buy bed
Anybody know a good place to buy a bed that is not "Vietnamese hard?" but also one that does not have jacked up Western prices? Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
I am sure I have a lot more qualifications both professionally and educationally than you. That's even obvious by how you write and how you express your views and now your getting angry. I'm too busy to argue with an inferior mind. As I ... Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
Because it is American culture and every citizen's right to question his/her government as they see fit. It goes back to the founding fathers. If you don't know this, then time for some enlightenment or perhaps some citizenship classes. Read More
Help!! I married vietnamese national trying to bring her to US by Asian jimmy
I am a US citizen and married a vietnamese national and trying to get a visa for her to go to the US. My paperwork was excepted by the US side for over 6 months now and with no end in sight. The lawyer said it would only be 3 months for the ...
if she was Mexican, just hop across the border, get you amnesty and free medical care and benefits... shameful! Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Good answer... I haven't had that happen before. But I've heard other expats experience the same thing. Think fast, defend yourself and strike even faster is my motto. Be safe... Read More
Safety in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Safety depends on where you are mostly. But, in my experience here, almost one and a half years, Vietnam is relatively safe. I had one incident in a park near Nguyen Trai, District one, HCMC, where a guy tried to grab by date's purse one night. ... Read More
passport photo
Does anybody know a shop that takes passport photos in district 1? Cheers! Read More
English teaching jobs in Vietnam by Cassiemj23
Hello, I am currently living in the US, but would love to move to Vietnam to teach English. I am hoping someone that is currently teaching English there could help answer some of my questions. From what I've experienced, it is not too easy to ...
Hi Cassie: Ive lived in HCMC for a year and work as a journalist and consultant not a teacher, however, from people I talk to here, you can get a job easily once you are here and can do so without a contract. To get a job secured before you arrive ... Read More