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@Adhome01

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American expat in Vietnam

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Lives in HCMC

Registration: 09 September 2012

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Adhome01 replied to a thread
2 years ago
FinlayFinlayson

Sending things to Vietnam. Any suggestions or advice? by FinlayFinlayson

HiCan anyone help with advice or suggestions on this issue? The information below may also be of use to anyone sending goods to Vietnam.My son works as an English teacher in Saigon/HCM City and has done for the last two years. During his trip to the ...

Adhome01

Look for a Viet shipper in the UK. The U.S. has many. Doesn't cost much, even for electronics. They will deliver your items for you and there is never a customs issue. Go to a nail shop and ask the Vietnamese there who they use. The delivery is also ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Adhome01

Used XBox or Playstation Games & Consoles by Adhome01

Anyone know of a store that sells used Xbox or PlayStation games and consoles in HCM? Thanks!

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster678

Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678

Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks

Adhome01

@THIGV - money talks in VN and yes, based on what I have been told, you can buy your diploma.I too have heard that you can buy both HS and University diplomas in Vietnam but based on what he wrote, I was assuming that Adhome01 also wanted his ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster678

Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678

Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks

Adhome01

I would NEVER want my kids to have to attend a local school, ...Your profile page seems to intentionally obscure your country of origin, but are you certain that its educational level exceeds that of Vietnam? PISA scores which measure at 15 years ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster678

Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678

Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks

Adhome01

Very good post. I read to the end.What was the answer? Somewhere between 3.5 and 100 mill? :) Personally, I don't get at all the many replies stating in the area of 5 mill or so, which is less than people spend on a good night out. As the one ... Read More

Adhome01 created a thread
5 years ago

Home School

Can anyone recommend someone for homeschooling? This would be for a child starting 4th grade. A Viet teacher is okay. Anywhere around H.C.M.C. Thank you! Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Younginvestor

Laws in HCMC by Younginvestor

What are the LAWS in Vietnam 🇻🇳 that I should follow by?

Adhome01

What are the LAWS in Vietnam 🇻🇳 that I should follow by?As a U.S. citizen, you can be prosecuted for breaking American laws in another country, even if those laws don't apply to said country. As far as laws in Viet Nam, what ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
vndreamer

Vietnamese Indicted for marriage fraud in Houston by vndreamer

Not surprised, but given the number of people involved and the costs $50k to $70k, one has to wonder how much, if any, there are locals in the U.S. Embassy tied into this operation, given the difficulty in obtaining these types of visa in VN. ...

Adhome01

I think you have the idea right but your numbers are a little high. To net $60K/yr a nail technician working six days a week at ten hours a day (a 60 hour week) would need to make $20 every single hour of the year, which is $40/hr before ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
vndreamer

Vietnamese Indicted for marriage fraud in Houston by vndreamer

Not surprised, but given the number of people involved and the costs $50k to $70k, one has to wonder how much, if any, there are locals in the U.S. Embassy tied into this operation, given the difficulty in obtaining these types of visa in VN. ...

Adhome01

Jim-Minh "The Dallas Viet nail technicians don't make anywhere near that kind of money. Angie has 20 years experience, owned and sold her shop because of competition, and now works as an employee for a large franchise and makes about ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
vndreamer

Vietnamese Indicted for marriage fraud in Houston by vndreamer

Not surprised, but given the number of people involved and the costs $50k to $70k, one has to wonder how much, if any, there are locals in the U.S. Embassy tied into this operation, given the difficulty in obtaining these types of visa in VN. ...

Adhome01

A lot of people have that kind of money in Viet Nam. There are over 25k Viet nationals attending American universities alone, costing much more than $50k to $70k. If you're in the Viet community, in and outside the U.S., you'll know this is ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Alisateacher42

Moving to Da Nang with our 16 and 14 year old. by Alisateacher42

I've checked out the cost of international schools and they are just too expensive so we will be eschooling our 16 and 14 year old. I'm concerned about them meeting friends and am wondering about extra curricular activities so that they can ...

Adhome01

curious to know - what are the costs for schools there.? We have 3 year old and not sure what we will do too.True international schools will cost you $10k-$20k USD per year, plus food. There are a few pseudo international schools that run $5k to $7. ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Alisateacher42

Moving to Da Nang with our 16 and 14 year old. by Alisateacher42

I've checked out the cost of international schools and they are just too expensive so we will be eschooling our 16 and 14 year old. I'm concerned about them meeting friends and am wondering about extra curricular activities so that they can ...

Adhome01

There is any kind of extracurricular activity you can think of here for children. They are all for Viet children though. I'm guessing they wouldn't have a problem with a foreign kid joining but there would be some language difficulties. Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster847

Family of 6 Moving to Vietnam by GuestPoster847

Hello, I am new to the forum. My family and I are looking to move to DaNang in the next few months. I first have a few questions. I have been scouring blogs on this issue and I am trying to get a better answer for my situation. Clarity really. So ...

Adhome01

Honestly, this is insane to even think about, for many reasons. A family of 7 (including your mom) coming to Viet Nam, being supported by an unstable English teachers salary? Where are your children going to go to school? International schools cost ... Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Daneb51

Vietnam. Police state.? by Daneb51

I am retired and considering a move to Vietnam. I am a child of the 60’s. How vigorous are the police? Thanks

Adhome01

Wait until your first shakedown, it won't take long. Then tell us how bad the cops are in The States. You think you're a target there, here you're a potential target for everyone. Read More

Adhome01 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Nielsen Flute

Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute

Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...

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You may be shocked at what goes on in Viet Nam. "In return Tuoi Tre pledged to protect their identity. Districts 3, 8, Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh, and Tan Phu have brothels with male sex workers. They have many regular clients who are mostly ... Read More