Barry M McCarthy
@vptd
Australian citizen
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About me
Australian, Married with children
Lives in Melbourne, Victoria
Registration: 14 December 2014
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Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
There are many amazing Dentists in Vietnam, no doubt, There are equally many Aussies that arrange dental works but sadly not all have the actual experience of living in Vietnam, like I did and will again next year. I am a Temporary Resident of ... Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
There are many amazing Dentists in Sai Gon (and I assume Ha Noi) however equally there are many unknowns that anyone considering doing Dental/Medical procedures should consider PRIOR going to Vietnam. NOTE: many Dentists in Vietnam are highly ... Read More
Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars
Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...
Some info regarding AO in Da Nang: In most countries dioxin levels must not exceed 1,000 ppt (parts per trillion) in soil. Industrialised nations have much lower levels of dioxin contamination in soil, on average, less than 12 ppt. In Da Nang ... Read More
Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars
Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...
Correct and thanks for letting me know I inadvertently put the incorrect info, it should have been Temporary Resident...not Temporary Citizen...lol.. Cheers Baz Read More
Where are most English speaking expats+where are emerging areas? by workplacestars
Currently trying to narrow down where to start my recon trip for semi-retirement. Da Nang, Vung Tao or ? Grateful for any ideas, suggestions and connections...
Vung Tao: Negatives: is an absolute nightmare come Tet (New Year) simply because it is the closest beach and holiday style area to Saigon (only 2 hours away). It fills up with thousands and thousands of people from Saigon and other areas looking ... Read More
I have decided on Viet Nam to relocate/live/retire by WyonJames
Im on a mission to educate as much as possible options for the move to VN. I am a bachelor with a cat, US military veteran with service connected disability I am looking for any help, suggestions, observations on choosing where to live. I seem to ...
Gday mate. I am an Aussie that not only been to VN many times but I also lived there for 4 years. Within 18 months I will return back to Vietnam. I lived in Saigon in District 2 (where most of the International Schools and therefore popular for ... Read More
Police Residence Registration by GuestPoster0147
Hi everyone We moved into an apartment in a tower building in Binh Chanh a few weeks ago. The landlords are Vietnamese people who just bought this apartment. We are their first renter. That's why we recently asked them if they registered us ...
Bloody messy for you mate. However just thinking seeing as though there is no contract can you get your money back (ust thinking that may be difficult too) and move on and find a more reputable landlord/agent. Is there a local Chamber of Commerce ... Read More
Police Residence Registration by GuestPoster0147
Hi everyone We moved into an apartment in a tower building in Binh Chanh a few weeks ago. The landlords are Vietnamese people who just bought this apartment. We are their first renter. That's why we recently asked them if they registered us ...
I lived in Thao Dien for 4 years and was married to a VN lady. The Landlords (we lived at HAGL and moved 3 times within the complex) never approached us about registering however my wife at the time along with myself and my Aussie stepson would ... Read More
Are native English teachers better than Vietnamese English teachers? by I do believe
This is the subject of debate in every ESL teacher forum I have ever visited. Logic would state that, yes, when it comes to teaching something, those who are experts are better qualified, and who could be better qualified to teach English than those ...
Agree 100% dear sir. Read More
Customer care in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Vietnam and ...
Yes sir I agree with you on that point, it's a hit and miss. Often it's a lack of a training budget, provincial workers, low pay rates...not a good outcome for customer service. Read More
Customer care in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Vietnam and ...
Hi Priscilla thanks for your inquiry re Customer Service. In a nut shell Vietnamese provide a reasonable Customer Service but this can be dependant on the Customer either understanding Vietnamese or the staff understanding English. Try being a ... Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Agree re your comments, We are in Vietnam and we must be respectful of the language barriers. Vietnamese making comments here I do not care if if it is grammatically correct or not, I am so proud they had the courage to comment in the first place, ... Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Hello Ms. Hong, I received a message from you but I think you sent it too early. I look forward to hearing back from you. Cheers Barry Read More
Help me learning English, please! by ngocnhung05
How to speak English very well, Honestly my English's not good, i need someone to help me speaking English, Please! :(
Hello Miss Ngoc. I am a native Australian and I live and work in Saigon. I teach Pronunciation and Communication to mainly University and or working students. I may be able to assist you in your efforts to improve your English. I am looking to learn ... Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Do you live in Saigon if yes what district? Read More