@cm1204
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Speaks English and Korean
Registration: 09 June 2017
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Any pool players in Hanoi?
Been stuck in Hanoi and looking to get a few games of 8 ball or 9 ball in Ba Dinh area on the weekends. Any players? Read More
Can I obtain a visa if I purchased a home in Vietnam? by cm1204
Hi, I’m a US citizen who has been working and living in Vietnam for several years now. I have a temporary residence card, which was obtained through my employment. I’m planning to end my employment with my company and was wondering if I ...
There's nothing odd about it. Investing in your property is putting money in something that belongs to you. Investing in a company is loaning capital to a business that doesn't belong to you and you don't have any control over the ... Read More
Can I obtain a visa if I purchased a home in Vietnam? by cm1204
Hi, I’m a US citizen who has been working and living in Vietnam for several years now. I have a temporary residence card, which was obtained through my employment. I’m planning to end my employment with my company and was wondering if I ...
I guess nothing has changed then. It’s a little odd that you can get a visa by being an investor in a company for a fraction of a property cost, but you can’t obtain a visa for investing in a property. Read More
Can I obtain a visa if I purchased a home in Vietnam?
Hi, I’m a US citizen who has been working and living in Vietnam for several years now. I have a temporary residence card, which was obtained through my employment. I’m planning to end my employment with my company and was wondering if I ... Read More
Dangerous theft in my apt room by Adam2005
I want to get expat feedback about a very bad experience. Last month professional thief climbed up the building and entered my room through sliding window at around 3:45am, took away my cellphone, laptop, and handbag while I was sleeping. In my bag ...
Adam. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It really sucks to go through such an experience in a foreign country. Unfortunately, the likelihood of your personal items being retrieved is very unlikely. I have been living here for several ... Read More
NEED TO ADD EXTRA PAGES TO PASSPORT. WHERE?
Hey all, I am running out of pages in my passport. Anyone know of a place that provide service of adding pages to passports? Or do I need to go directly to the US Consulate office in HCM? I tried calling the consulate office, but their phone line ... Read More
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 ...
Ciambella. This is my point exactly. But people don't seem to get it. Read More
American citizen applying for a work permit in Vietnam by cm1204
Hi all, I came to Vietnam on a 1 year business visa and have been residing here for nearly 1 year now. The Vietnamese company I have been dealing with has asked me to join their company. Now I am looking into applying for a work permit, but need ...
Haha. Asian looking is still grammatically incorrect. Thanks for your advice. Read More
American citizen applying for a work permit in Vietnam by cm1204
Hi all, I came to Vietnam on a 1 year business visa and have been residing here for nearly 1 year now. The Vietnamese company I have been dealing with has asked me to join their company. Now I am looking into applying for a work permit, but need ...
@thigv appreciate the detailed info. I also heard I need to obtain a criminal background check from the US. Being from NY, I need to be there in person. But at the same time, I was informed I may only require a background check from Vietnam since I ... Read More
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 ...
Again, the point is the grammatical era. Also, why would you make such a random comment to your possible employer? If you are applying for a job, but make a foolish comment like that, wouldn't that raise a red flag? If they offered an interview, ... Read More
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 ...
You are not getting the point. If you are fluent in English, you don't say I am Asian looking. I have never heard someone make such a comment and it's grammatically incorrect. Secondly, if you have to make a comment of such when you are ... Read More
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 ...
What do you mean by "Asian looking?" Are you Asian or not? And why would you tell someone over the phone prior to an interview that you are "Asian looking?" I honestly think you did not get the interview because of your comment ... Read More
American citizen applying for a work permit in Vietnam
Hi all, I came to Vietnam on a 1 year business visa and have been residing here for nearly 1 year now. The Vietnamese company I have been dealing with has asked me to join their company. Now I am looking into applying for a work permit, but need ... Read More
Looking for a good real estate agent
Hi All, I am looking to move to a new apartment (rental) and need help finding a "good" sales agent. Someone who will provide accurate info, has an expansive listing (primarily in district 1), will respond quickly and can negotiate good ... Read More
looking for some english community! by mkang2
Hi, I am Min from Korea, living in An phu. I have been in vietnam for like 6 months, and im getting a bit bored living here. Is there any like social community in thao dien to talk about things like sports or just like grabbing some beer on ...
Try hitting up Buddha bar on Thao Dien Road. Mostly all foreigners. I am sure you can stir up a conversation at the bar or while shooting pool. Read More