ar1992
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in Hanoi
Speaks Fluent in English and Bengali
Registration: 15 July 2019
Finding alternative work due to school closures by ar1992
Hi all, As everyone is aware of the school closures and with no certainty as to when they will reopen for ESL lessons, I guess for those of us who don't want to leave Vietnam it's time to look for alternative jobs/solutions that actually ...
Guys, don't be so quick to judge, i rarely use this website, my previous post were from when i was in the UK and considering Vietnam, since then i found out about the Visa run nonsense and just wasn't interested in working for a company like ... Read More
Finding alternative work due to school closures by ar1992
Hi all, As everyone is aware of the school closures and with no certainty as to when they will reopen for ESL lessons, I guess for those of us who don't want to leave Vietnam it's time to look for alternative jobs/solutions that actually ...
Guys, don't be so quick to judge, i rarely use this website, my previous post were from when i was in the UK and considering Vietnam, since then i found out about the Visa run nonsense and just wasn't interested in working for a company like ... Read More
Finding alternative work due to school closures by ar1992
Hi all, As everyone is aware of the school closures and with no certainty as to when they will reopen for ESL lessons, I guess for those of us who don't want to leave Vietnam it's time to look for alternative jobs/solutions that actually ...
Hi mate, i know everything you said is very common and often the case, but this is probably the one time you're completely incorrect, i have a contract, work permit and 2 residency card. I came ti Vietnam with the intention of working here for 2 ... Read More
Finding alternative work due to school closures by ar1992
Hi all, As everyone is aware of the school closures and with no certainty as to when they will reopen for ESL lessons, I guess for those of us who don't want to leave Vietnam it's time to look for alternative jobs/solutions that actually ...
Hello, i live in Bac Giang city Read More
Finding alternative work due to school closures
Hi all, As everyone is aware of the school closures and with no certainty as to when they will reopen for ESL lessons, I guess for those of us who don't want to leave Vietnam it's time to look for alternative jobs/solutions that actually ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Joy, Welcome to the expat.com, you will love it here the people are super friendly and kind to foreigners. Hope to see you soon in Vietnam, where are you travelling to? Read More
Somebody please post a screenshot of long bien bus station location by ar1992
Hi guys, Tried searching on here but couldn't find anything, every single place I search shows a different answer. Does anybody know exactly where long bien bus station is? And be kind enough to upload a screenshot? Many thanks in advance. ...
Hi yes I was told there's a central bust station, bus 86 from Noi ba Airport, or if you wouldn't (if you know) showing a screenshot of where Hanoi Central train station is? I can work my way from there. Many thanks in advance.This is ... Read More
Somebody please post a screenshot of long bien bus station location by ar1992
Hi guys, Tried searching on here but couldn't find anything, every single place I search shows a different answer. Does anybody know exactly where long bien bus station is? And be kind enough to upload a screenshot? Many thanks in advance. ...
It appears that the bus/route number is needed. Were you told there is a central bus terminal there?Hi yes I was told there's a central bust station, bus 86 from Noi ba Airport, or if you wouldn't (if you know) showing a screenshot of ... Read More
Somebody please post a screenshot of long bien bus station location
Hi guys, Tried searching on here but couldn't find anything, every single place I search shows a different answer. Does anybody know exactly where long bien bus station is? And be kind enough to upload a screenshot? Many thanks in advance. ... Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
This maybe in the wrong section... But any chance anyone can give me any leads to language schools or good agencies in Hanoi, I land on 29th August 2019. Would want to check out as many other places as possible before going to this agency. I have ... Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
Relinquish passport to employer? Sounds like trafficing. Don't do that.Never give anyone your passport to keep hold of, its a good blackmailing tool for the holder. Many language centres are run by dodgy, money hungry arseholes.I'm such a ... Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
gobot Thank you for your reply, guess your right. Iv booked a flight for 29th August, gives me a few days to approach schools directly before going to agency. After telling the agency I disagree with documents being held. They say they only hold ... Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
colinoscapee Thanks. I have joined as many as I can. So do you guys think its worth going there and checking out other schools before registering at the agency? Kind regards Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
johnross23 Do the terms of the of it look normal or are they trying to something odd?. Thanks Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
Hisuka My friend clearly you have never been to the UK. Less headache? UK is the most stressful place to work as a teacher, pay is at a record low, teaching hours and conditions are bad. Vietnam is beautiful and peaceful chaos. I'm not doing ... Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE by ar1992
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ...
colinoscapee thanks mate, are all agents dodgy? If I was to approach schools directly what of my visa?. Thank you Read More
Strange Visa/Employment terms? or is it normal? HELP PLEASE
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any help or advice, it is much appreciated! so here's the deal, I'm a native ESL teacher from UK, I've been offered a 3/6 month contract job in Vietnam as ESL teacher through an agency now, agency has ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi guys, after getting much advice from the lovely peeps on this forum i have decided to finally join, right then, a bit about me! young ambitious TEFL teacher looking for work in Vietnam, currently been offered a 3-6 month contract in Hanoi, but ... Read More