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Peter

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Australian expat in Vietnam

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Australian

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks Indo , Malay and french

Registration: 19 December 2013

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Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
7 years ago
eodmatt

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 ...

Peter

Lol , good grief . Read More

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
7 years ago
eodmatt

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 ...

Peter

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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Ramble235

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 ...

Peter

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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
8 years ago
michaelsolloway1077

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 ...

Peter

So , it is obvious you don't have a work permit . Live and learn mate . Do your homework next time Read More

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
8 years ago
michaelsolloway1077

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 ...

Peter

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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
8 years ago
michaelsolloway1077

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 ...

Peter

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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Nesinesines

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 ...

Peter

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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
hs0zfe

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 ...

Peter

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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
hs0zfe

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 ...

Peter

It's all about $ , they don't care about the kids Read More

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster6458

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 ...

Peter

Nothing like forward planning Read More

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
chamberlainandrew

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

Peter

@Hypothalamus , yes I most certainly do . why do you ask ?? Read More

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
viktoriach

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

Peter

Surely the bus would try and avoid you!!! Read More

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
viktoriach

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

Peter

@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

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
anhnguyen2510

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 ...

Peter
Happy8888 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Luka27

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 ...

Peter

Yes it is Read More