Livestream: Assumptions about me, Quit my 9-5 job, left the U.S., become a YouTuber

[@stacy58306]

New subscriber from North Carolina. I am 80 years young and retired from US Army. Was in Vietnam 1965 and 1966. Still is a beautiful country.

[@stephr1705]

Thank you, Van! I appreciate all your videos! I think these would be good for my mom. She left Vietnam when she was 18. She went back in 2012 and faced a cultural shock. I am American born and I think your video is a great bridge for both my mom and me.

[@oldasiahack408]

Wow, you are a fantastic person who has worked for everything in your life. You are an inspiration to others thank you.

[@theLoveInUrEyes]

Kudo to you to make such a brave choice at a young age to realize that you do not have to be tie down to a job that does not bring you happiness. I myself switch my major in college a couple time but I know I want to be my own boss since I was in my teen. Listen to your intuition is the key. You are very good at English and I am so proud of you. Keep do what you do and contribute to the world what you have to inspire people.

[@ProfBridge]

I am so happy that your family came around to supporting you in your enterprise.

[@johnanderson363]

Thanks for the Checkin consult today. That was great to talk & discuss advice for my planned new life in Vietnam & Australia. Looking forward to next week's Checkin & ongoing.

[@WhatThePho]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much John and looking forward to talking to you next week :))

[@jerryg2232]

I was in Vietnam with the First Infantry Division 1968 and met a young Girl named Hoang that purchased me a gold chain with praying hands Medallion before I was to leave. Several years ago I went to get some alterations done and as I looked at a picture of her when she was leaving Vietnam in 1974 I recognized her. She recognized me. What were the odds ? It was great to reconnect after all the years. I love your videos and I get hungry for the great food. Keep up your mission to show the World the Vietnamese people and your Beautiful Country.

[@MsAviet]

Mission của cháu rất cần thiết để giúp thế hệ trẻ hiểu thêm về cuộc sống về đất nước và con người Việt Nam. Keep up your great work 👍!

[@papales6320]

Glad to join you from Hawaii. I’m Local Japanese from Hawaii, my other half of family is Vietnamese.

[@bistro888]

for no reason i passed by your channel.....love your channel and you are very smart young women.....

[@donaldbrough207]

Hi Van! Thank you for showing everyone your beautiful vids of Việteam. I live In Honolulu, Hawaii, been in Hawaii for 40 years. I’ve been recently learning Vietnamese from Duolingo, haha. Your a sweet smart phu nu, thanks for sharing everything

[@vietle1479]

🤣 she isn't married, so call her "cô gái", don't call her "phụ nữ"

[@jerryboyd7086]

I caught the 2nd half of the stream and enjoyed it very much. BTW, I had my first che this weekend and I like it a lot. Will go back and watch the first half of the stream. Thanks for doing this. It's a great way to connect with your followers. And speaking of assumptions, your English is so good that, when I saw your first video, I had assumed that you were a 2nd generation Vietnamese American.

[@marclederman6206]

Great video! Thank you Van for taking the time to go through all these topics and to provide your thoughts, ideas, and the ways you approach different situations in your life.

[@sebastianniqvist3144]

You are brave and cool. It’s not bad to make money from social media. It’s not pathetic like that person said. You need money to survive. I love your work. Peace!!!

[@nicholasbui4197]

Wow great video! Very cool to hear about how you motivated yourself to learn English and study abroad. Gotta be one of the best decisions of your life! My parents are Viet refugees so it was also super interesting hearing you talk about your experience being from the North. Thanks for sharing

[@michaeldo7202]

I'm a refugees leaving Vietnam in 1977, when I'm just 13 and growing over the years in California. trying to making money in China for last 11 years after 2018 and found out only usa is the better source of place for business and being able to retired here in the best way possible. Be happy and healthy.

[@TheEagleWithNoName]

Good Luck, you have our support.

[@WhatThePho]

Much appreciated!

[@minhanhnguyen1224]

Cảm ơn em nhiều nhiều lắm, rất thích nghe giọng của em, vừa học tiếng anh vừa biết thêm về Việt Nam. Luôn hóng video của em. Chúc em và gia đình thật nhiều sức khoẻ.

[@arnaldomartins100]

Hi Van, I like very much your updates about Vietnam

[@Summer_Traveler]

Thank you so much, i ‘ve learnt alot from your channel. Im a local tourguide in Saigon and i would love to share our country beauty to people too, thank you and support as always.

[@theboringcactus]

I dropped out of my university 5 months ago to figure out what I want of my life. It's hard in the first few months. but now it's better. I know what I have to do to figure it out. thanks for your share. it inspires me a lot

[@johnnynguyen6293]

Your accent sounds very cute and unique… a little mixture of Aussie, Brit. American southern swagg, and west coast… only 7 years here? Wow 🤩👍

[@raepratt7430]

6 65 PM Peachland Canada - I enjoy you posts - have Vietnam friends - great to learn about Vietnam culture - next to try language

[@hungvuong7104]

Hi Van. You are beautiful, cute, nice, and smart. You have a bright future ahead of you. You lived only 7 years in America, but your English is excellent. I love to hear your Vietnamese accent too. With your experience and knowledge, you can do whatever you want. You can be a great leader too. Good luck.

[@nguyeninhkien5871]

fantastic, great way to learn English, keep up the good work. Love you

[@asdrubalvivanco2301]

Loved when you mentioned that you would like to learn Spanish language. Thank you Van, I'm your new subs.

[@cesarzablan1334]

10pm. Here NYC planning to visit Vietnam this summer

[@carlstutesman3919]

van, you are a blessing. keep up the good work

[@rrpofficial1991]

Choose where you are comfortable dear 😉

[@memyadventures2730]

I really appreciate what you doing now. It’s not easy for anyone. The best part is that only few people are out there who actually believe in self and create there own path in life. Remember when you choose different path in life people don’t like because we all were scripted from out side society to tell you what to do or not according to them. When even I lost the job from Singapore I landed back to India after 2 years and that was a big shock for me coz now I realise that I have to to think positive and let’s build my own business (as a Architect Engineer). Now it’s been 2 year’s and I’m still growing better on my own. Trust your inside soul and self worth. Keep learning in life. Thanks for making such a great video contents on your KZbin channel and it helped me a lot in Vietnam 🇻🇳 while I was there last week. I loved how you explain things and the way you shoot video in public. Your video best part is you speak very clear and loud. Love from 🇮🇳 India. P.S- just keep moving forward and solve problems in life. You deserve more. 😬🤩

[@trangle-bb6jc]

My inspiration person.. big hug ♥️ Thank uuuuuuu

[@TheLundeezy]

I stumbled across your videos about a week ago. I don’t normally comment on KZbin videos, but when I heard you talk about the negative comments, I felt the need to say something. I may never make it to Vietnam, but your content has made me want to go there some day. Or at least get some pho in the near future. It sucks that you have to deal with the negative stuff, but just know that there are a lot more people who aren’t commenting who love your work. Keep doing what you’re doing. Cause it’s good stuff.

[@glenrafael1420]

Im sorry Van wasnt able to watch you on time. But great to see you!

[@jerrynam]

I think some people leave negative comments because they are jealous of your beauty and intelligence.

[@lvbui4062]

Hi, I'm in my mid 40s. I was born in Saigon but my family escaped to Canada in 1980. My husband has the same background as me but he's from Rach Gia. Our first time visiting Vietnam was in 2017 and we found it to be such a beautiful country. We would love to retire there. I recently discovered you and you're the same age as my son. I hope he's able to find his passion one day. You are such an inspiration and keep up the amazing work👏👏👏. Love watching your videos. Thank you for your positivity and your sense of humor 😂

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and I hope you are all safe and well!

[@lvbui4062]

@@WhatThePho hope you are safe and doing well too🤗. My husband and I would love to buy a condo in Saigon so that we can retire there. But his parents told us that we shouldn't because we're foreigners and the Vietnam government will take it from us. That can't be true. Do you have a KZbin video about foreigners buying real estate in Vietnam?

[@haipham23z]

I really like your travel videos. Please do more in the future 😀

[@Just4funTravel]

Hi Van, I like all of your videos. Never travel to Vietnam alone but I hope to do that soon.

[@simonboyd7056]

Great video, very informative! Don’t worry about negative comments, it’s just jealous people over what you have achieved! Keep smiling! 😃

[@WhatThePho]

Thanks so much!

[@sebastianniqvist3144]

You are an entrepreneur and that’s awesome. Some people spend their entire lives in an office doing lifeless jobs.

[@carlstutesman3919]

Honey, your parents should be very proud of you, I would be if you were one of my daughters. You are beautiful and come across so well because your American (English) is so good.

[@donaldbrough207]

Van is amazing with her English, speaks better than me, haha. Smart women

[@AnhBaArchives]

Long Live Van Vlogger

[@theboringcactus]

Hope you make your dream come true 🤗

[@loibatongsan6847]

This is nice video. Hope see success and healthy

[@andylaw3805]

Very good livestream. What a diligent and tough girl. Keep on. U will reach success goal soon☺️

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@thang2161]

Ui ko biết chị livestream, giờ phải coi lại

[@cuongnguyenphi3733]

Anh theo dõi kênh Em cũng lâu rồi. Cảm ơn Em chúc Em thành công.

[@vudinhquang1669]

Hi Van from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@angkl28]

Hope all goes well and successful with what you have planned for your life..

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! :))

[@huongphamthuythi7007]

Olá gira vietnamita, estou aprendendo truques bué de fixe com tua simpática forma de mostrar Vietnã de modo suave e giro pá.

[@papales6320]

Van, what a super Live-chat you had yesterday. It was the first time I watched a live-chat from start to finish, little over 2 hours. I’m very old now and plan to return to Vietnam, probably after you establish your business in November. I spent 6 years in Vietnam, but those were during the War years. I married into the Vietnamese culture and life style, and have loved it everyday. I live in a lonely life, everything has changed and passed. Don’t get me wrong, I got numerous Local and local Vietnamese relatives and friends. Covid dissolved all my plans in 2020/2021 to travel. Your videos, and hopefully future live-chat will “reconnect” me to life. Sorry, I’m not high tech with social media, so I’m slow, don’t even know what how to “Live-chat.” I’ll be tagging along with you. Mahalo Plenty from Hawaii.🤙🙏🏼

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you!!

[@_yutika]

Hi i’ve been with you in the Livestream and it’s very fun you answer all my question or not all but it’s very fun! I met you in yesterday and I am your new I sub! It’s so fun today!❤️

[@bacaroo]

Love this clip! Thanks!

[@khamphacuocsong1183]

Stay safe and be happy at HCM city!

[@svennielsen633]

"I only regret what I did not do". I could have said those words. In a way I did the same thing as you. I studied geography and wanted to be an urban planner. Could not get a job at home. Got offered a job in Estonia and decided: it can never go worse than wrong. I have never regretted taking the risk, because I was passionate about my work. I worked for 7 years there. Got fired. Before I could even begin to think about my future I got a new offer. I took it and has never regretted that either. If you see a possibility take it. Then you have nothing to regret. The difficulties that you overcome only makes you stronger. PS: about learning a new language: learn the basics of grammar and the most important words. The rest will come when you speak the language every day. In the beginning I had difficulties because I had never really used my language, but in 3 months or so I could follow any conversation without difficulties. When I heard an unknown word, I just asked - and learned.

[@huyle2311]

Van, one day will be finding that the traveling all around won't be a good way to make living even though the job is a good pay job. A had been traveled across the US so many years and finally has found that I need to be settled down. Luckily, I've got a permanent job as my career.

[@uctran-rc6537]

Mình tiếc quá khi ko dc tham gia trực tiếp

[@taotao98103]

Oh my god, we are so similar. I was an MIS major as well, I also took accounting and finance classes, but I stuck with MIS to the end.

[@glennlatimer9164]

When you work for yourself, You'll work 12 hours a day. The only advantage is you get to chose which 12 hours it will be! Good luck to you Van Vu!!

[@jossdan8858]

Hi, I will be in Vietnam soon and so to meet you!😀

[@fs5775]

WOW, that is fascinating about your experience with Vietnam refugees in the US as a Northern Vietnamese. I am sorry you felt hurt by them. Their pain is not your fault. They just associate your accent with the people that hurt them. They are socialized as Americans now and just believe anything communism is "bad"... but 'communist' Vietnam today is not communist China. They don't know that though because they haven't been back.

[@kevinberrigan6006]

Looking beautiful 😍my friend keep up the good work

[@angquangbinh7419]

Vân. You're cute and energertic. Thank you for your videos, they are so useful

[@johngomes4278]

We miss you in the USA !

[@dongnguyen7411]

Hi Van, Your insight into culture is interesting. You seem to be well read and have a good analytical mind. I'd be very interested learning more about the differences in culture between Hanoi and Saigon. Please give us specific examples. I'd be interested in learning about the cultural differences between Hue and the rest of the country also. It would be interesting to hear your perspective on the cultural differences between "Vietnamese refugees" in the US and the people in Vietnam in general.

[@chadjeansonne5094]

Van so sorry i missed live chat . I had conflict with work schedule .I hope to make the next one . ❤️

[@WhatThePho]

It's ok haha, I'll do it more in the weekend :))

[@jerryboyd7086]

What is the title of that thick book you held in front of the camera at 101:44? Has it been translated into English?

[@WhatThePho]

Haha no, it's about Vietnamese culture but it's only in Vietnamese :))

[@jerryboyd7086]

@@WhatThePho Oh, damn. I guess I'll just have to watch more of your videos then!😀

[@LinhNguyen-bs9wn]

Rất thích xem video của em để học English, nghe accent của em Rất dễ nghe nhé

[@edwinsalapi977]

Time today Philippines is 12 37 am ready for land's time

[@georgeinjapan6583]

I like the city of Hue, just the right size...I was there in 2007.

[@WhatThePho]

That’s cool

[@rickdavis2710]

Rick Davis , New Jersey USA 7:45 pm

[@oradychanthirat2937]

Hi 👋 we are next door neighbors my native home land Laos . My second homeland USA nice to meet you 😊

[@guitarista666]

I'm American and I think your accent is so good that I have to keep reminding myself that you're Vietnamese and that your first language is not English.

[@marvlessmarvin]

I enjoyed this video because I'm in a similar situation. Trying to make a career change to something that pays more than my passion because you can't really pursue your own passion without actually having money. It's annoying to have to work in your field and be paid almost nothing yet be told "if it's your passion, you shouldn't be doing it for the money." I also want to some day visit Vietnam later in life when I'm more financially stable. My goal is to someday speak the language as well as you speak american english lol. Maybe one day I'd be a travel youtuber/ blogger like you are. Hopes and dreams

[@thuyduongcanthi7706]

Chị làm postcard nói tiếng anh đi chị ,em thấy giọng chị hay quá trời

[@johnanderson363]

Hi it is John from Melbourne, Australia a new Subscriber & fan of Van. It is 7:30pm new Daylight Saving Time.

[@johnanderson363]

oops only 6:35pm

[@carlstutesman3919]

I hope to come to Vietnam soon. I feel I have missed something by not experiencing it. I was supposed to go on my senior trip (Army draft) in 1971. But probably would not have survived that. I would love to meet you when I come, I would be glad to tell your parents you have become a true success. Carl (another Scorpio). ;-)

[@johnanderson363]

I missed the draft in 1968. I went to Nam in 2010 for the 1st time with my deceased wife & fell in love with it. I have been cycle touring Asia since with many trips to Vietnam. I got stranded there last year for 9 mths & isolated in Hue City where I met a charming & beautiful lady and we are going to marry after the pandemic but maybe not till 2023. I found love & potential for a new life in Nam & Aus at 72. It was destiny for both of us & an incredible Covid lockdown love story. I discovered Van’s channel back home & she is a rare gem on KZbin with her US education & confidence & passion to help people learn about & love her home Vietnam. You must go there & I will come to Ha Noi and we can both meet Van for lunch. I am learning so much from this channel & her friend’s Let’s Speak Vietnamese. Tam biet!

[@johnanderson363]

Hi Carl, nice comments & spot on!

[@girishshirodkar1324]

Your English is much more pleasant to listen compared to any native speakers. Good on you for following heart and passion

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! 😃

[@dongnguyen7411]

Hi Van, I watched the entire video. You touched on politics, religion, and the divisiveness it create a little bit, Yes, the Vietnamese people in the US are primarily from the South of Vietnam. I'd still be interested in hearing more of your interaction and experiences with the Vietnamese Americans you meet. I'd like to hear more about the 'refugee stories" you heard and compare it with what you knew growing up in Vietnam. How are Vietnamese Americans different from Vietnamese people in Vietnam? Is the food in Vietnam better? :-) People in the US go to visit colleges just to see how beautiful they are. Are Vietnamese colleges the same? Do students in America study as hard as those in Vietnam? What is college like in Vietnam? What are the opportunities available to them after graduating compared with what your opportunities were like in the US?

[@raepratt7430]

Rae Pratt - Peachland BC Canada - I checked out XO web side - very well done - Take Care

[@phuchong7568]

Very inspiring video! Especially coming from a native Vietnamese. I'm a Viet Kieu from Canada but same got so burnt out from the rat race and moved to Saigon 2019 and absolutely love it! I can actually breathe and enjoy life again! Travel and not have to constantly worry if I'll make ends meet at the end of the month. But now I am the same.. I've reverted back to a corp job since teaching English didn't really pan out but I've been looking into starting up my own business where in Canada I would never even consider the thought cause I'd die of starvation hahahaha

[@johngomes4278]

Congratulations 🎉

[@winnwinn7580]

I hope you have made a "right decision" .. At 25 years of age, you're already entitle "Manager" this must be an exceptional mile stone, or your company is simply considered "small business". Working and living in corporate America isn't simple or complicate.... Learn as much as you can then moving up the ladder .. Manager .. Director.. VP .. etc .. If you think there wasn't anything to learn from the existing company, move on to different one.. Bigger so you can learn more from there... As a Manager level or above, technically, you don't have to "clock in and clock out" .. But for sure you have to work more than 40 hours/weekly basis. By the end of the day, corporate always try to juice everyone talent out as much as they can... For you, learn from them as much as you can. Once you have fully equipped yourself, they will have to pay back.

[@cuongle0303]

So boring 2 live in the US now. I love 2 move 2 VN, so much fun there

[@tdnguyen2514]

Just simply inspirational video. I hope you make a big positive impact on the young generation in Vietnam.

[@thuyentranminh1673]

It always seem impossible until it's done. Congrats to you for step out of the norm!

[@imalisonnguyenangel3938]

I love Van Vu so much!

[@Devilofaguy]

My favorite Vietnamese.

[@isodude2616]

IKIGAI...Brilliant. Congrats in finding yours. I adopted my first puppy during the pandamic. I wanted to share with everyone the Joyce of doing that so more people can adopt more and donate more to animal shelter. I can certainty use some pointers to grow her channel, mushie vegas. Please take a look. I am not rich by any means lol but I appreciate your time so I am willing to pay for it. Please let me know. I want to save some time on the learning curve.

[@vitorialouise6131]

Van, you are amazing!

[@WhatThePho]

You're the best!

[@marklanfier8287]

Your purpose is down in Florida & I’m Pisces.

[@thanhvuhlre4508]

Có cách nào để nhớ mặt chử tiếng anh lâu k Vân. Mình hay đọc nhưng viết ra hay bị sai lắm

[@edwinsalapi977]

Hello in good morning I'm from Philippines

[@jonmeade8493]

You've got this like picture-perfect face, so incredibly pretty

[@tayui8707]

give you a thumb up for the gut to make the leap .... pursue your happiness ...and live your life ...yeah 9-5 suck

[@kammykwok2888]

🙏❤️🙏 👍🏽 100% agreed 🌱🌷🌱. 👏👏👏

[@cuongle0303]

Her Vietnamese are so cute

[@loveaodai100]

It has been said... the person who loves what they do never works a day in his or her life.

[@vancealastro]

It's called retirement!!!

[@joerodino]

Sorry I missed your livestream. Hopefully you'll be doing this again in the future? Do you know that you sometimes have a trace of a Midwestern accent? That's a good thing! I now live in Massachusetts which has a distinct sound, but mostly that comes from the Boston area. Originally, I was born and grew up in New York area and also lived in San Francisco, so that's another layer of accent. And Hawaii. Yikes! That's a lot. Definitely a hybrid accent for me. Well, I've always travelled, but now I'm 75, but I've gone around the world by myself two times in my 70's. I think the key element to successful travel is not money. Confidence is everything. That and a love for people, culture and an endless curiosity. Now I'm learning Vietnamese and dreaming about Hanoi early next year. ❤ Hanoi!!

[@Garrett_Collins]

Can I ask where/how you are learning Vietnamese? I tried Rosetta Stone but it doesn’t seem to help me a whole lot.

[@thangnguyenvan7082]

I'm sorry I can't join your live stream When is your next live stream?

[@WhatThePho]

Maybe next week :))

[@math2002fox1]

How can I get your livestream schedule?I want to communite with you.

[@WhatThePho]

I'll post it on my instagram and youtube. Please turn on the bell :))