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Dan
@D.Cai
American expat in Vietnam
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13
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, a little Vietnamese
Registration: 27 February 2014
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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@Mia2013 Yes, I mean the final decision of course has always rested with me, but I'm not arrogant enough to think that I know all there is to know about this city or its real estate. I find that asking people for their advice and input is a more ... Read More
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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It's not rude, but nor am I letting them decide for me, this would typically be something I'd ask of my friends, but they're all back home and like me, know nothing about what it's like in HCMC, I don't get things just because they're nice and ... Read More
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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Which city in VN is cheap? by awayland
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers?
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@D.Cali If you are (living) in VN then ask the locals and expats if possible. Keep in mind their budgets ,lifestyles, and localities are going to be major factors in your decision . My situation is different because I only stay in Vietnam for 3 ... Read More
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Which city in VN is cheap? by awayland
HCMC is not cheap for long stay. Have a month left, budget not great, wanna know which major city in Vietnam has low cost of living for travellers?
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Eat breakfast out rest of meal cook/hunt at home. Save even more if you are a drinker as you get invited to people's house.And obviously never invite people back to your house to return the invitation? ( Khanh, that's an unusual name for a ... Read More
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How much should I pay?
Alright so I have decided to get a maid to clean my place once a week, sweeping, moping, etc nothing major, but I was wondering how much I should pay? Should I pay hourly or by the week? Hourly I'm worried it'll be dragged out, weekly it would be a ... Read More
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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Ok I saw the place earlier today and it's fine, but now I have two options to choose from, the 2nd highest apartment which is a 2 bed 1 bath, with a kitchen and open living space, or the ground floor apartment with 1 bed 1 bath, small kitchenette ... Read More
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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I'm not sure but apparently Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ate nearby? I'll know when I see it tomorrow. I think you should stay at the Vista though, our place is just a building, no services no amenities just a flat on a pretty quiet street, ... Read More
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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I've never actually seen it, I'm going tomorrow, I'll take some pics and post them, my options right now are the penthouse or a serviced apartment I found, which has a rooftop garden, bbq, small gym, and a 3 day a week cleaning service and 24/7 ... Read More
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What to Rent? by D.Cai
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ...
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Thanks, I do see what you mean, if I can be convinced that my quite honestly very prying family can give me some peace I'd probably move in there or perhaps I could try it for a few months to see how it fits. Read More
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What to Rent?
Alright I've been looking at multiple places, D2, D7, Binh Chanh, and I like them all because they're not quite as loud and as hectic as the more central districts, however for work it would make more sense to be central, so I've started looking in ... Read More
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Need fulltime or parttime English speaking do Telesale for US market by HaiNguyen
I have a Call Center here in HCMC do Telemarketing for US market. I need to hire several English Speaking person work full time or part time. Prefered: Philipino ,High pay, Will train [Moderated: avoid posting personal details such as phone number ...
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How many hours is part time, and do I need to be able to speak Vietnamese? Read More
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looking fo an apartment by mwerff
Hello, Next month I want to rent an apartment in HCMC district 3,4,5,7,8 for long period. Menno
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A friend brought me to his place in D-7 to show me an apartment for $200, turns out it was a 5th floor walk up with just a bed and bath while all the tenants and owners have to take turns sharing a kitchen, it was nice, but definitely not a ... Read More