laclongquan_travel
Vietnamese looking for information about New Zealand
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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 Ãs anywhere to buy japanese mânga. i'm in a small monastic college in southern thailand, teaching english and studying japanese by myself and hanoi Ãs 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