Peter
Serial expatAustralian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Indo , Malay and french
Registration: 19 December 2013
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Scammers..... by eodmatt
A Couple of days ago I had a "friend request", it was from a new member apparently called Jessica. I was immediately suspicious, so I sent an email to "Jessica" as I had an idea what was in the offing - I wasn't wrong. In ...
Lol , good grief . Read More
Scammers..... by eodmatt
A Couple of days ago I had a "friend request", it was from a new member apparently called Jessica. I was immediately suspicious, so I sent an email to "Jessica" as I had an idea what was in the offing - I wasn't wrong. In ...
Ah , have you been living in a cave for the last ten years ?. This, and these types of Nigerian scams are so common , I'm surprised you even bothered to post this , like it was something unusual. Read More
Is it worth a try? by Ramble235
Hello. I have just relocated from the Hanoi section of this forum in order to get opinions from those living in HCMC. As I stated in my topic, 'Too old?' in the Hanoi section, I am an English teacher with a degree and a TEFL certificate. I ...
I'm 54 , I work at a private school , public school and language centre . I frequently knock back work because I'm too busy . Best to be on the ground here . Join The groups related to teaching , whilst this forum has some jobs , it's ... Read More
Teaching English in HCMC by michaelsolloway1077
Hello fellow foreigners. My name is Michael. I came to HCMC tjree months ago after a year of debating whether to leave the states or not. It's so strange, I was so terrified about leaving the U.S. I did not know REALLY what to expect My ...
So , it is obvious you don't have a work permit . Live and learn mate . Do your homework next time Read More
Teaching English in HCMC by michaelsolloway1077
Hello fellow foreigners. My name is Michael. I came to HCMC tjree months ago after a year of debating whether to leave the states or not. It's so strange, I was so terrified about leaving the U.S. I did not know REALLY what to expect My ...
The question is , do you have a work permit , because if you don't , 10,000 contracts won't do anything. I'll tell you again . This is Vietnam , they can do whatever they want . Also. , why didn't you just renew your visa in Hcmc ? ... Read More
Teaching English in HCMC by michaelsolloway1077
Hello fellow foreigners. My name is Michael. I came to HCMC tjree months ago after a year of debating whether to leave the states or not. It's so strange, I was so terrified about leaving the U.S. I did not know REALLY what to expect My ...
Why are you homeless ? your brother is here . All I can say is , next time do your homework . If you don't have a work contract and a working visa , you have no leg to stand on. , because obviously you were working illegally . Even if you were ... Read More
Should I buy return ticket if I will get a visa in Saigon? by Nesinesines
Hello fellas, I end up in this forum because I have diffulties in contacting Vietnam consulate/embassy in Indonesia. None of them answer my e-mail and their English is limited. In January 6th I will travel to Vietnam. Upon my arrival me and my ...
Goodness me , why waste money on a ticket when it is not at all necessary . Just tell them that you are leaving Vietnam overland at a yet to be decided departure point . It is none of the airlines business what you do , it is an immigration matter . ... Read More
Musings on a job ad by hs0zfe
is the leading IELTS English center in Hanoi and Saigon with seven branches in Vietnam. Due to the increase in the number of the student enrolments, we have the need for additional native English teachers to join RES and teach General English for ...
The imbeciles are everywhere . My latest was a cretin that pursued me relentlessly to do some work. , when I finally agreed , they wouldn't answer any further messages , even though I know for a fact , they read them . Go figure , it's ... Read More
Musings on a job ad by hs0zfe
is the leading IELTS English center in Hanoi and Saigon with seven branches in Vietnam. Due to the increase in the number of the student enrolments, we have the need for additional native English teachers to join RES and teach General English for ...
It's all about $ , they don't care about the kids Read More
English Teaching by GuestPoster6458
Hi, I am looking to move to Nha Trang from Australia sometime in 2017 but am wanting to start looking for English Teaching Jobs. I have yet to finish my degree but next year (2016) will be my last year of finishing. I am born Australian but have a ...
Nothing like forward planning Read More
Looking for an active go club to plat at in HCMC by chamberlainandrew
If anyone knows where there is an active go scene inside the city it would be great to hear from you so I can start finding some games. Haven't seen it at all in the last 3 and a half months and would love to start playing. Thanks, Andrew
@Hypothalamus , yes I most certainly do . why do you ask ?? Read More
apartment for long term in Ho Chi Minh City by viktoriach
hi Maybe somebody advise which area is better to rent an apartment for long term in Ho Chi Minh City thank you
Surely the bus would try and avoid you!!! Read More
apartment for long term in Ho Chi Minh City by viktoriach
hi Maybe somebody advise which area is better to rent an apartment for long term in Ho Chi Minh City thank you
@stumpy , our Viet friends obviously have a very hard time comprehending anything . If you want a real laugh (causing possible suicide) , tell one a "why did the chicken cross the road " joke . But make sure you do it near a bridge or high ... Read More
Do you have any plan for Tet holidays ? by anhnguyen2510
Tet in Vietnam is the most special event. It's very great if you travel to HCMC or any other provinces of Vietnam to see the celebrated streets But Vietnamese tend to come back hometown to gather with family, so the city would be not many ...
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Looking for work in HCMC by Luka27
Hello everyone, My name is Luka and I am from Slovenia. Because of my girlfriend and because I really like Vietnam I want to move to HCMC. The problem here is that I would love to have a job before I actually move, but applying for jobs online in ...
Yes it is Read More