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@Just A Guy

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Australian looking for information about Vietnam

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Australian

Lives in Sydney

Speaks English

Registration: 17 August 2012

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Just A Guy created a thread
10 years ago

I was born in VN but lost my birth certificate

How can I obtain another copy to appky for my vietnamese citizenship? My blood father is currently in Vietnam if that helps. Read More

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10 years ago
bluenz

" English Teachers ":, beter start packing your bags soon. by bluenz

Pls excuse my dodgy keyboard, ' BeTTer '. Here is the LATEST update on work permits, changed yet AGAIN. December 2013, but affective from June 2014 and again in Jul 2014 New Work Permit (Re)Issuance Requirements in Vietnam By Giles T. ...

Just A Guy

So what is your suggestion? Should i wait out? Can i go without a work permiy for this long? Read More

Just A Guy replied to a thread
10 years ago
Budman1

US Consulate Visit to Can Tho by Budman1

Hopefully this will be of some interest to the US citizens like myself that are living here down in the Delta. Consular Services Coming to Can Tho August 20th Officials from the U.S. Citizen Services unit in Ho Chi Minh City will offer ...

Just A Guy

So what is your suggestion? Should I wait out? Eill it be ok to work for so long without a permit? Read More

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10 years ago
bluenz

" English Teachers ":, beter start packing your bags soon. by bluenz

Pls excuse my dodgy keyboard, ' BeTTer '. Here is the LATEST update on work permits, changed yet AGAIN. December 2013, but affective from June 2014 and again in Jul 2014 New Work Permit (Re)Issuance Requirements in Vietnam By Giles T. ...

Just A Guy

I don't quite understand you there. Read More

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10 years ago
bluenz

" English Teachers ":, beter start packing your bags soon. by bluenz

Pls excuse my dodgy keyboard, ' BeTTer '. Here is the LATEST update on work permits, changed yet AGAIN. December 2013, but affective from June 2014 and again in Jul 2014 New Work Permit (Re)Issuance Requirements in Vietnam By Giles T. ...

Just A Guy

Hi guys, Could you please update me on this? With regard to the 5-year experience rule, how do I actually prove this? I mean I've worked for various employers within that 5 years period back in Australia. Also, What is I'm in a management ... Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Don't give up. Be proud of your heritage. Sooner or later a school will come calling. In the meantime work your connections and keep applying.Thanks buddy, I totally agree with you there. I've found a job with an English centre already :) Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Just to share some thoughts. I don't think most of Vietnamese schools and Vietnamese parents discriminate Asian-looking English teachers. Like mojoyote has pointed out, if you come to meet the person-in-charge of recruitment face to face, you ... Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Congrats on the new job! :-) wohoooLol thanks . I wish i could go to ur 4th july dinner but i'm still taking evening classes until this sunday. How about dinner some time next week? Haha Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Well.....I concur with you but to a certain extent. Yes, Vietnamese parents prefer Native speakers because of their accent. They are the customers so schools sometimes have no choice but to deliver what the Vietnamese parents want. But There are ... Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

I totally agree with you. I think I've been passed over many times for candidates who were less qualified and experienced than me just because I'm an Asian person and that person happens to be Caucasian-looking. It's partly racial ... Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

I'm based in district 1 so it's very hard for me to looking for jobs further out from the center. I've got a few evening English classes going so that should cover some bills and living expenses. Hihi Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Well you could attach copies to your CV. I think it's normal to have a CV to show when looking for a job. Most important is that you meet the person responsible for hiring, make a good impression, and hopefully be in the right place at the right ... Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Life ain't fair, is it? I am finding myself locked out of jobs for being too old already. The hierarchy above doesn't factor in the extra points you get for being young and attractive looking, and extra bonus for blond hair and blue eyes. To be ... Read More

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10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

Taiwan might be worth a try. I wasn't able to get a job in the smaller cities but had no trouble in the capital Taipei. There's still discrimination though. I wrote a few ESL test prep books, and the publisher changed my last name from Phung to ... Read More

Just A Guy replied to a thread
10 years ago
Just A Guy

It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy

So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...

Just A Guy

LOL but I'm not planning on becoming a Maths teacher in the US. It's totally irrelevant.Have you considered another country like Cambodia or Laos.I'm of Vietnamese-Chinese background so I'm more familiar with Vietnam than Laos or Cambodia. Would it ... Read More