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@Jlgarbutt

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English expat in Vietnam

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English

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

Speaks English

Registration: 13 June 2018

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last year
jayrozzetti23

Sending a small amount of money to VN by jayrozzetti23

I need to send a mere million vnd to someone in Vietnam. Although I have two local bank accounts in VN, I never bothered to set up the online banking when I was there. Now I'm Cambodia.Anywayz, does anyone have any suggestions. I suppose I could ...

Jlgarbutt

Paypal is pretty cheap and fast too Read More

Jlgarbutt replied to a thread
2 years ago
satph84

What to do in Saigon at TET by satph84

Also will probably spend Tet in Saigon,Any event or place i should go to during that time??

Jlgarbutt

Eat and sleep, 99% of everything else is closed Read More

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2 years ago
AB_Wayne

Purchase of Printer by AB_Wayne

Will appreciate information where to purchase desktop printer/scanner within Vung Tau. Thank you in advance

Jlgarbutt

@Fred just be sure to use it regularly otherwise you get stuck with repeat nozzle and head cleaning. No Biggie . Read More

Jlgarbutt replied to a thread
2 years ago
OceanBeach92107

U.S. Dollar to Vietnam Đồng Exchange Rate by OceanBeach92107

News you didn't expect to hear: If you had bet on the đồng one year ago, you would be ahead now... https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/screenshot_20200102-204956_google-01.jpeg Some experts believe the U.S. Dollar ...

Jlgarbutt

Best by far is the little known shop Goodoldboy uses...he always finds the best rates.. Read More

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2 years ago
Guestposter822

Masks in HCMC by Guestposter822

what's the situation with mask rules there in HCMC now ?

Jlgarbutt

Most places take no notice... But today got told on a bus to wear one. Rules are "flexible" and randomly enforced Read More

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2 years ago
jasonwindle

Recruitment companies by jasonwindle

Hi all, Im looking for advice on who are the best recruitment agencies in Vietnam.I want to work in finanacial services as my experience is in this field. Could anyone help me here please? 

Jlgarbutt

@jasonwindle: If you have already had your resume well-prepared, I would recommend https://www.vietnamworks.com/en and https://www.linkedin.com/. Direct application shall be much better, I guess.Cheers,Nhung - @Nhung11281Forget approaching or ... Read More

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2 years ago
Abdelmaoula Batak

ESL TEACHER : Changing School without leaving Vietnam by Abdelmaoula Batak

Hello everyone, I arrived to Thai Binh city a week ago, to work as an English teacher here for a center. I have 3 months business visa awaiting my contract signature so they can provide a temporary residence card. However, I do not fully like ...

Jlgarbutt

Hello everyone, I arrived to Thai Binh city a week ago, to work as an English teacher here for a center. I have 3 months business visa awaiting my contract signature so they can provide a temporary residence card. However, I do not fully like ... Read More

Jlgarbutt replied to a thread
2 years ago
RTLisSB

Language Advice by RTLisSB

Whenever I travel for more than three or four weeks, I always spend a few weeks on Rosetta Stone and Duolingo in an attempt to learn at least a few words before I arrive. I find simply being able to say please, thank you, yes, no, etc., to be ...

Jlgarbutt

Whenever I travel for more than three or four weeks, I always spend a few weeks on Rosetta Stone and Duolingo in an attempt to learn at least a few words before I arrive. I find simply being able to say please, thank you, yes, no, etc., to be ... Read More

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2 years ago
cycleforlifefatty

Cat boarding or kennel??? by cycleforlifefatty

Hi all, I am going away soon for a couple of weeks and my lovely cat needs to be cared for while I am away. Can anyone suggest a GOOD boarding home or kennel for cats that will take good care of him? I am in HCMC, Dist. 7 Thanks in advance.

Jlgarbutt

@cycleforlifefatty There are a few chains that have pet boarding.. CPC Petcare offers boarding and some of its sites Read More

Jlgarbutt replied to a thread
2 years ago
kawtarmaftouh4

Finding a Job by kawtarmaftouh4

Hello Everyone, I'm Kawtar from Morocco. Currently looking for job opportunities in Vietnam. I have a Bachelor degree in Linguistics, TEFL certificate, and 4 years of experience in the field of teaching in the following countries ( ...

Jlgarbutt

@SimCityAT It's not about having a visa. The point here is they require a TRC. Yola, for example, will support a new teacher with the process to acquire the TRC themselves. - @ClipVUS says "TRC/visa, which means a visa or TRC, not just a TRC. ... Read More

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2 years ago
ellibeily1702

Find friends to enjoy beer in Vietnam by ellibeily1702

I want to find friends who share the same taste in beer  as me.Please let me know your favorite beer brand in Vietnam. If we have the same gout, let's meet and share more about it :) :) :)

Jlgarbutt

@ellibeily1702Starting list and with great beers at these location's https://wanderingwheatleys.com/microbreweries-craft-beer-saigon-vietnam/My last stop was at 'The Malt' D1/HCMC as with most craft beer locations 'The Malt' have beer flights ... Read More

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2 years ago
kjkinVn

How/Where do I get a spousal TRC issued by kjkinVn

My wife and I got married in her home town Ha Long during Tet 2018. We have a Vietnamese marriage certificate. We live in Canada now and are planning on visiting Vietnam this summer. My question is how do I get a TRC? Can I get it at the Vietnamese ...

Jlgarbutt

Just a quick update; I received my visa yesterday by FEDEX. All together, a fairly painless procedure.Thanks for the help.What's are ... - @OceanBeach92107 Good post . Sums up the pros and cons nicely  Read More

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2 years ago
Guest8462

working from home by Guest8462

Hi guys, I'm a live internet streamer and entertainer . People watch me online and I also go out and stream showing off places of interest and also fishing.I was looking into moving to Vietnam to do this and rent an apartment to work ...

Jlgarbutt

@Jlgarbutt Working on a tourist visa is illegal. I know of no country in the world where it is legal.  - @SimCityAT DIGITAL NOMAD / Freelancer etc - paid overseas - how would that fit into any other Visa? Read More

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2 years ago
ellibeily1702

Find friends to enjoy beer in Vietnam by ellibeily1702

I want to find friends who share the same taste in beer  as me.Please let me know your favorite beer brand in Vietnam. If we have the same gout, let's meet and share more about it :) :) :)

Jlgarbutt

@AB_Wayne Would you mind giving me some interesting places in HCMC and Ha Noi? If we have a chance, we will enjoy together - @ellibeily1702 In HCM check out Pasteur Street Brewery, they have more than one location but boast several ... Read More

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2 years ago
Guest8462

working from home by Guest8462

Hi guys, I'm a live internet streamer and entertainer . People watch me online and I also go out and stream showing off places of interest and also fishing.I was looking into moving to Vietnam to do this and rent an apartment to work ...

Jlgarbutt

Hi guys, I'm a live internet streamer and entertainer . People watch me online and I also go out and stream showing off places of interest and also fishing.I was looking into moving to Vietnam to do this and rent an ... - ... Read More