JONATHAN ALLSOP
@Jon Allsop
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, French
Registration: 09 July 2015
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Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Vietnam can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Vietnam? What are the ...
Fair points Addy. ...agree totally. Read More
Question about importing to Viet Nam.
Hi, Having read a little on government Web sites etc, I want to simply ask if anybody has any on the ground experience of importing a container into Vietnam from Europe. Thanks in advance. :) Read More
Toughest decision of my life by Allanmta
Hi, i was living in hcmc for 8 months last year on a leave of absence . I returned home to Toronto, Canada becuase i had to deal with some personal stuff. Its been 6 months since i left vietnam. I miss asia and love vietnam. Iam in my late 30s and ...
Just do it ! Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Hi Jenny, What you say is true. However, I was contacted immediately by another "recruiter" from the agency that you represent, and was so disgusted by the idea of writing degree standard English text for a company who designate school ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
THIGV....I agree with your sentiments and explanations. I am pleased that the thread has survived a little while now, and, in retrospect, admit that my original complaint was a little naive. If the thread has been helpful to people, myself ... Read More
Looking for work in HCMC by Luka27
Hello everyone, My name is Luka and I am from Slovenia. Because of my girlfriend and because I really like Vietnam I want to move to HCMC. The problem here is that I would love to have a job before I actually move, but applying for jobs online in ...
PS. I don't know the visa requirements for Slovenia, but if they are comparable to those of European ex pats then there is little hassle to extend 3 month visas , and if married to a VN lady ( like myself ) , you can apply for visa exemption. ... Read More
Looking for work in HCMC by Luka27
Hello everyone, My name is Luka and I am from Slovenia. Because of my girlfriend and because I really like Vietnam I want to move to HCMC. The problem here is that I would love to have a job before I actually move, but applying for jobs online in ...
Hi Luka, If you look at my last thread you will see the similarities to your current thread. The comments from regular posters like Yogi, Happy,Drutter and others are all accurate and informative. A TEFL course certainly would be a plus on your ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Yes totally agree I've been here 3 months and i wished id come ten years ago.Hi Andy I started this thread but have clammed up a little for obvious reasons. I think that if you feel that you are comfortable in this country, then you will stay. I ... Read More
Working as an English Teacher in Vietnam: Advice Please. :) by dixiemay
Hello Everyone, I am Dixie and I am currently in the Philippines in Bacolod City. I am planning to work as an English teacher in Vietnam and I am currently looking for options. Thus, I'd like to request for your advice regarding working as an ...
Hi...this is an old thread, but still so relevant to the present day. I sympathise with the Filippinos but can fully understand why the Native speaker finishes up front with the job or the better salary. To Introduce another angle: my VN wife is ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
I agree entirely with John Allsop , it makes absolutely no difference whatsoever , which country it's in . It's called common courtesy, and our Viet friends lack even the most basic amount of it .I didn't mean to point the finger at the ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Jon, unfortunately you cannot expect Vietnam to operate like a western society does. In a lot of ways we're just guests. Would you like it if someone came into your home and start telling you how to arrange your decor and condition how you ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Then you should apply in the right place to get a prompt reply whether it is an acceptance or rejection :) Yeah, there are many agencies like this one will consider your value!Yeah thanks charma ... but after clicking on your rather ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy.
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ... Read More
English Tutor for Professionals by btk
I am wanting to provide private lessions for professionals desiring to learn and/or refine their English. Does anyone have advice per a specific avenue to acheive this objective? Thank you.
I am wanting to provide private lessions for professionals desiring to learn and/or refine their English. Does anyone have advice per a specific avenue to acheive this objective? Thank you.Get here first then network. I'd also use spell check ... Read More
Finding work, using Vietnamworks and how formal your CV needs to be? by karl corney
Hello all, New member here, and would really appreciate a little advice if you could spare me a minute? My other half and I have relocated to Vietnam recently and would love to find some work, I'm an experienced Graphic Designer/Illustrator and ...
Hi Karl, I have just read your recent post and found it interesting and informative especially as it spans several months and a few people have contributed with various ideas and opinions. I teach English part time..I'm fairly old and more than ... Read More