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Olowao

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American expat in Vietnam

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Registration: 14 June 2023

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last year
goodolboy

LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy

windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A

Olowao

@Aidan in HCMC Right on to you and your buddy. I don't have one either. When I get home, in the background is either a podcast, John Coltrane or Antonio Vivaldi. Read More

Olowao replied to a thread
last year
goodolboy

LETS HAVE A LAUGH BUT NO FILTH by goodolboy

windscreen wipers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=020InK5E99A

Olowao

@Lennerd Funny stuff. I actually quit drinking due to those St Patty's Day celebrations back in New York. Honestly man, can even remember 'em. I call it The Missing Chapters. Read More

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last year
SimCityAT

Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT

This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif

Olowao

Attended a Q & A with David Duchovny from "X Files" decades ago. Wss pretty interesting. Read More

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last year
gordonkitwe58

Age visa/work permit by gordonkitwe58

Hi Everyone,I am a qualified TEFL teacher with heaps of experience. However, as I am 67, I need to know if this is going to be a problem when applying for a visa or work permit.Thanks in advanceG

Olowao

Small provincial towns generally speaking. Haven't been in Nam long so I can't really specify where. Living all over Asia for close to 20 years, I'm guessing this particular dynamic is the same throughout. Read More

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last year
gordonkitwe58

Age visa/work permit by gordonkitwe58

Hi Everyone,I am a qualified TEFL teacher with heaps of experience. However, as I am 67, I need to know if this is going to be a problem when applying for a visa or work permit.Thanks in advanceG

Olowao

@plegrove Absolutely. My long two cents:I'm Black American, 50 years old. And like the rest of you, I've lived a little. I understand the brand aspect of having young white teachers. it's a business....for profit.That said, to not have older Whites ... Read More

Olowao replied to a thread
last year
gordonkitwe58

Age visa/work permit by gordonkitwe58

Hi Everyone,I am a qualified TEFL teacher with heaps of experience. However, as I am 67, I need to know if this is going to be a problem when applying for a visa or work permit.Thanks in advanceG

Olowao

@John123470 No problem John. I've lived in Asia for almost 18 years, I've had unquestionably more success in 2nd and 3rd tier cities. Might be the way to go. Read More

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last year
gordonkitwe58

Age visa/work permit by gordonkitwe58

Hi Everyone,I am a qualified TEFL teacher with heaps of experience. However, as I am 67, I need to know if this is going to be a problem when applying for a visa or work permit.Thanks in advanceG

Olowao

@John123470 Might be a tad easier in smaller cities that are desperate. Out of desperation they may pay you more. On the other hand, they might not have much of a budget. Read More

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last year
Bill2014

Dating Vietnamese Girl by Bill2014

What are the cultural expectations for a foreigner dating a Vietnamese girl ? 

Olowao

The gospel according to Bill! He's absolutely right. It's all of Asia. Same in Latin America. To tell you the truth, I only date women that have their own stuff already.Good looks isn't nearly enough to attract me. Read More

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last year
Bill2014

Dating Vietnamese Girl by Bill2014

What are the cultural expectations for a foreigner dating a Vietnamese girl ? 

Olowao

@Aidan in HCMC Pay for everything.😁 Read More

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last year
Bill2014

Dating Vietnamese Girl by Bill2014

What are the cultural expectations for a foreigner dating a Vietnamese girl ? 

Olowao

@Rollingbroak You lost all credibility when you stated 97 percent of Vietnamese are doing well in the west. Read More