hs0zfe
German expat in Vietnam
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German
Lives in Sangkha, Surin province
Registration: 08 September 2014
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Teachers salaries by 11judyc
Hello all, I was looking for information on maximum salaries for teacher in VN. I have 20+ years of teaching various subjects in high schools (American, Canadian and IB) and have advanced degrees. I have noticed a couple of schools have ...
Sorry, I can't contribute to the thread. But would like to ask for info and guidance regarding demo lessons. Those sometimes have lasted days and a few sly operators perfected the art of getting something for free. They drag this out and at ... Read More
Ignorant "pro" m/c taxi drivers
Hi All last night, I used several motorcycle taxis. All i. refused to give me the second helmet they carry. ii. some opted to drive with their lights off. iii. All stressed the semi-automatic clutch by avoiding gear changes. And they believe ... Read More
Looking for manufacturer/supplier for silk and a translator by Aj1840
Hello- If anyone has any leads on where to find a silk manufacturer who can also make household items (pillows etc) that would be great- I will also need a translator if anyone can rec. someone they have used? Thanks so much!
Sorry, can't help - but I've been buying 100% silk shirts and pants (Tommy Bahama from the U.S.). Local made silk clothes would be of interest to me. can you source those here? Silk worms are bred in China and India, aren't they? I ... Read More
Searching and Searching and Still Searching by le_jazz
I am still on search on landing a full time teaching job here to no avail. Anyone who can suggest or help me? All I had so far are just part time. TIA
Well, are you a NES? Probably not - making it that much harder for obvious reasons. Have you got any job interviews? Are you looking at rural job offers as well? Few will hire a stranger based on a brief "Skype interview". Chris Read More
When employers cannot recoup expat teachers' salaries
What's up, everybody? Often, language centers want to hire foreigners without being able to afford them. One might get an annual contract, but when it's clear that the owners would be bleeding cash, this makes me worry. Have you noticed ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
A: don't worry, you can transfer funds by regular wire. I've done it countless times . Yesterday, I managed to deposit 26 M, no questions asked. (In the past, this required the contract toYes I understand that, but wire is expensive! My ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Exactly! I mean I pay about 30€ (not dollars!) in fees every single time I transfer money to my landlord for rent + I pay 6$ every time I withdraw 2.000.000 VDN. That's about twice a week. 48$/month + the rent transfer that nearly 100$ ... Read More
Hostel manager - how much pay should I ask for? by Thaiger
My friend wants me to manage a backpacker hostel. Would involve being on call 2-7 I guess though maybe I could still commute and do some classes. He said it would pay much more than a teaching position. I presently bank about 20-forty million ...
Get real - would that business support your salary at what would be the cost of 4 highly trained local managers? I keep wondering about my employer paying me and whether she is actually burning her own savings in the process? Can you help out ... Read More
I'm going to tell you something you may not want to hear by sushimonger
First let me tell you that I speak from two years of experience on the ground in Vietnam....80% of it outside of Saigon...in the real Vn with real government officials, police chiefs, business peeps of all types and sizes. If you spend all you ...
I hear you. As an employee, I've been shafted by every language center I dealt with. Some would never pay 1 Dong despite a fancy contract. Others just engage in small fiddles and won't reimburse expenses or whatever. Just watch their ... Read More
can you guys help me ? by soka20
hi there. i have a questions. next month my friend come to visit us from Thailand. and he want to stay in my friend rent room. because he want to save money for his vacation in Vietnam . than waste it spend for hotel . he use a tourist ...
Well, I told a Vietnamese friend and host to please report my stay the same evening to the police. She didn't and then was fined 500,000 d (no receipt) Elsewhere, there was no problem and no fee or tea money provided the report was made in a ... Read More
Bad feeling on Uber and Grab in Vietnam. by Contem talk
Hello Folks Anybody has any bad experience using Uber or Grab taxi? Usually, i am using Uber car on my daily travelling, at the begging, it was smooth and cheaper. But later on whenever I am trying to book my trip, then the fee is too high (not ...
I've yet to use UEBER etc., but the other day I learned about "shared rides" offered by regular taxis. Prices varied but during those 10 minutes, several unsolicited offers were made (HA TRUNG to THANH HOA CITY, about 22 km). Ended up ... Read More
Honda Vision and shipping a motor scooter from HCMC to Thanh Hoa City?
Hi All my boss offered me a Honda Vision motor scooter. And I started looking at bikes on Craigslist. Found a deal in HCMC. Q: how much would it cost to ship a scooter to Hanoi? Or all the way to THC? In Thailand, the post office provides this ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
A: don't worry, you can transfer funds by regular wire. I've done it countless times . Yesterday, I managed to deposit 26 M, no questions asked. (In the past, this required the contract to show sources of funds). *** Today, I am told that I ... Read More
Gee....Yogi didn't see this coming. by Yogi007
Yogi's been watching a new "construction" going up nearby. Small apartment block, about 8 levels. They decide to put a nice little Colour Bond light weight construction "roof" on the top , somewhere to hang the washing ...
imgBB then insert the link. Check it out! Chris Read More
Safest way to send a gift from USA to Vietnam by charlesle9
I was advised to post this topic here as it would give me a better response. I live in the USA near Little Saigon, Orange County. I have a family member in Vietnam whose birthday is coming up soon. I want to buy him a gift here in the US, then ship ...
OT: I just lost a 10 kg parcel (Swiss chocolate and mostly protein bars) from Germany. Value: $ 200 and insured by DHL. To TH, not VN and still, it got stolen That Ipad can be bought in VN. Apple prices are not that different, globally, unless you ... Read More