@SaigonTed
American expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Saigon
Registration: 17 March 2012
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Foreigner's View of Living in Saigon
Hi All, I'm writing this to give advice to anyone coming to visit or teach in HCMC (Saigon). I think overall Saigon is a decent enough place, once you get used to the potential "culture shock" aspects. This includes, but is not limited to, most ... Read More
Language school recommendations? by Buzzer
So like many I am looking to head to Vietnam, and specifically HCMC, in a couple of months in order to teach for the foreseeable future. Right now I am doing my CELTA here in Ireland and the reason I'm looking at HCMC and Vietnam in general is ...
Hi, I'd recommend avoiding most language centers if you can, the people who run them are for the most part shady. It is normal for teaching hours to be cut for no reason (besides they are trying to find a teacher who will work for less). I've ... Read More
English Teacher moving from Nam by SaigonTed
Hi All, I am a English teacher in Vietnsm now, I am looking to move to Malaysia next school year. Where are there the most jobs in Malaysia? I'd be willing to live elsewhere besides KL, but I'm not sure the best cities. Also, do most expats come ...
Hi, I have a Bachelors degree in Economics from a university and a TEFL degree, but I'm not a "teacher teacher." In a nutshell, I am trying to find an Asian country with a high demand for teachers which pays well and isn't too arduous to get a ESL ... Read More
Teaching English in Indonesia by SaigonTed
Hi, Indonesia is one of the countries I am thinking of going to after I end here in Vietnam in June. I am an American from the West (accent neutral) and I am looking to work in a big city like Jakarta, but I'd go elsewhere too. Where are good ...
Hi, Thanks for the replies, it's been helpful!:-) Read More
English Teacher moving from Nam by SaigonTed
Hi All, I am a English teacher in Vietnsm now, I am looking to move to Malaysia next school year. Where are there the most jobs in Malaysia? I'd be willing to live elsewhere besides KL, but I'm not sure the best cities. Also, do most expats come ...
Hi, thanks man! Read More
ESL teaching Taiwan by SaigonTed
Hi, I teach now in Vietnam, but am ready to explore another Asian country and am looking into Taiwan. I have a DWAI on my criminal record, but I am clean otherwise. Would that be a problem in Taiwan? Also, do most teachers move to Taiwan and ...
Hi, thanks for your response! I heard about Hess, I think I will give them a try, thanks! I figure Saigon must have been fun too back in 1965 and 1966! I would have liked to see how it has changed over the past 40+ years and how it looked back ... Read More
English Teacher moving from Nam by SaigonTed
Hi All, I am a English teacher in Vietnsm now, I am looking to move to Malaysia next school year. Where are there the most jobs in Malaysia? I'd be willing to live elsewhere besides KL, but I'm not sure the best cities. Also, do most expats come ...
Hi, my bad, I meant I am a TEFL certified English teacher. I'm not a "teacher teacher" lol. But,do most people get a job before moving to Malaysia? Read More
ESL teaching Taiwan
Hi, I teach now in Vietnam, but am ready to explore another Asian country and am looking into Taiwan. I have a DWAI on my criminal record, but I am clean otherwise. Would that be a problem in Taiwan? Also, do most teachers move to Taiwan and ... Read More
HCMC Taxi Fares Increasing- Don't Get Ripped - THE METER RULES! by Jaitch
There are over 11,000 legal taxis haunting the streets of TP HCM, plus thousands of illegal pirates whose sole intent is to rip you off. It is impossible to adjust all the meters in a single day, city inspectors are the only people allowed to seal ...
I agree, stay away from all taxis, except Vinasun and MaiLinh. Read More
Teaching English in Indonesia
Hi, Indonesia is one of the countries I am thinking of going to after I end here in Vietnam in June. I am an American from the West (accent neutral) and I am looking to work in a big city like Jakarta, but I'd go elsewhere too. Where are good ... Read More
English Teacher moving from Nam
Hi All, I am a English teacher in Vietnsm now, I am looking to move to Malaysia next school year. Where are there the most jobs in Malaysia? I'd be willing to live elsewhere besides KL, but I'm not sure the best cities. Also, do most expats come ... Read More
How to get a motorbike license? by Doda23
Hello to all members who read this, Cab driving is more expensive and takes more time, thats why I need a motorbike license asap! I already checked all possible ways to get one, unfortunately its not allowed to have a translator in the ...
Hi, There's no harm in getting a VN license, but if you live in Saigon, you practically don't need a license. As a foreigner, most cops don't want to speak with you since they most likely speak no English, so pulling you over would be pointless. ... Read More