Watch This Before Teaching English In Vietnam! Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

[@paikeakehlani5392]

I am only 15 but my dream is to move to Vietnam for a few years to teach English. I absolutely love the country and I love the people (and the food of course). My dad and pop took me to Vietnam last year and I miss it so much. After my brother passed away I struggled a lot with mental health issues and especially my Tourette’s because my brother was always so helpful with my Tourette’s. Going to Vietnam was like a breath of fresh air and it was the first time I really felt happy after my brother died.

[@hpe1995]

Glad to see people love Vietnam

[@abcalpha8420]

I hope your dream will come true. Stay strong and patient, work hard to save money so you can move to VN.

[@stoinge]

you'll do it

[@jvs333]

If you travel abroad and you think America or Europe is coming with you, then you better stay home. Every country has their reality. Been living in Vietnam since 2013 (lived in this district for a year it was ok but too European) and would never want return to the states, the freedom I have here is just something I never experienced in over 50 years in the US... as for civility it is different in different countries. I prefer Vietnamese culture and reality over anything in the US. (Lived in Thailand, been to japan, China (amazing!) South Korea, Germany, France, Netherlands, Mexico, all thru out the US). If you’re going to travel abroad leave your country mindset behind and enjoy what other countries are. Then you’ll appreciate your travels..

[@hpe1995]

But do u have your best country in your mind overall?

[@jvs333]

abc 263 xyz 893 America has lots of good things and lots of bad too just like any other place. My point was if you’re going to travel. Go with open mind, leave your stuff behind from whatever country you come from.

[@Jakeeee4701]

Hey Alex, I traveled to Malaysia and Thailand in a few months back, which inspired me to teach in SE Asia. My trip forced me to acknowledge the differences between SE Asia and The US. These subtle differences (many inconvenient) made me want to embrace another lifestyle, and discover nuances of different cultures. I have just finished my TEFL Class and am preparing to head there in July. I’m a little scared to go there alone and look for a job, but your videos are what helped me make my decision to start in HCM Vietnam, so thank you. Much love dude ✌🏻

[@ninja.teacher]

Props for taking the big leap of faith 💪

[@karlagutierrezmoreno3686]

Well said. But even thou it's a little bit chaotic there is a charm to it. And the people are lovely, just love their big smiles even when they are mocking you for being such a "foreigner". It's a fun experience! Thanks for your videos cause watching your channel is what made me decide to come out here. Hope to meet you at one of the next meet ups

[@rprimbs]

My wife's from Saigon, and I've never lived there, but I've been there five times. Her family lives over in the 'Chinatown' part of Saigon. I can absolutely relate to what you said. Sometimes I really enjoy it, and sometimes it just seems a little surreal and weird.

[@taraennis6209]

Love this video! Heading over in May can’t wait 😊 Bring on the culture shock 🇻🇳

[@paipai9545]

Hi Tara. Did u finally go to Vietnam? If so, how was it?

[@th3p00r5]

I grew up in Vietnam and never need hot water for shower. You don't need it cuz the weather is hot.

[@ninja.teacher]

Yeah true actually :)

[@warchefseed]

In Hanoi it's only 18 now.

[@RockDavid]

Never been to the north eh? ha ha this year it snowed in Sapa...hot water would have been nice ;)

[@susank.4945]

Is the natural water temp lukewarm?

[@Sombrenam]

Susan Eberhardt yeah the natural water is warm from 8am to 9pm, it's cooler from 10pm to 6am day after, some day it's just warm all day.

[@brucemcmillan1149]

thanks ninja teacher, my three months VN I love best! ya Hanoi, okie say to all my friends there. its true, I barely know a few words, but everyone wants english so can’t really lose. teaching is great!

[@bouncingdude]

Good informative video. Thank you. I'm a U.S. and E.U. citizen and I have lived in the U.S. and in Germany/Sweden about 50/50 of my life. There are advantages and disadvantages in any county. I agree with the comments here. You cannot bring your home country/expectations with you. My fiancee is Vietnamese and lives in Vietnam. When I was there recently, I didn't expect the amazing hospitality, love, care, warmth, and laughter I received and even though many people have little, they still give a lot. Here, in the West, we can easily live in a hamster wheel and put more emphasis on a nice car than on a nice heart. I felt a calm, a peace, and happiness in Vietnam for the first time in life in many years. Vietnam is a gem that can become YOUR gem if you let it.

[@AlyshiaAGirlEnRoute]

So true, advice on point! Thao Dien is way chiller and it's honestly not that far, 20 mins to the centre of the city is nothing compared to getting downtown back home

[@albertguntinas1897]

I love your videos, thoughts and company. If I ever move to Vietnam I´d love to join. About this particular video, I wanna say that moving street vendors outside the city center is great and the right thing to do. Getting stuck just to be cool and feel "like Vietnam" does not make much sense. Moving forward is always welcome!

[@ninja.teacher]

Interesting point, thanks for the comment Albert!

[@NigelBragg]

Great video as always and some excellent advice. We have to accept that Vietnam isn’t the U.K. or South Africa (the two countries I spent most of my life in) or any other Western country, and also be grateful for that. It has its own charm.

[@ninja.teacher]

Exactly 👍

[@mavec200]

@@ninja.teacher isn't South Africa much closer to a general third world ghetto than Vietnam is anyway?

[@michaelFoucheGodIsGood]

@@mavec200 no I've lived here my whole life the Locations (rural areas) surround the city and the segregation from Apartheid still is felt. There also bigger houses more spaced out properties, no bikes most are cars. Watching these videos it's clear there are huge differences with a few similarities

[@davidgabric6228]

Been in Thao Dien just a month ago for 2 weeks. Really was struck down a bit by the calm that it provided compared to the other shore. Lots of construction work taking place, good balance between locals and expats, and great coffee! Totally agree that this area is still one of the most liveable for expats in Saigon.

[@andreaschumann231]

Hey Alex, This was a great video. I have never been outside of the US. Iam a laid back person and Iam open minded. Im board and frustrated with the prices of everything here in America. So I would like to visit Vietnam next year.

[@Devilofaguy]

I'm a little late seeing this. Great video. I'd love to teach English there. None of the hectic stuff you talk about wouldn't bother me. I actually will be there this January visiting a friend.

[@billpresser5493]

Man I love that VW bus shirt, very cool. Also I wanted to commend you on the quality of your videos. You're getting better all the time. Almost up to Kyle Le standards. Keep it up.

[@Jayfordays89]

I love Thao Dien.. The best of both worlds... I've been an expat in Asia for many years and lived in a more "vibrant" area of the city for a year.. But after a year, the noise, traffic, chaos and general culture shocks etc just got too much, even for me as a seasoned expat... I'm no longer a 20 something backpacker filled with wonderlust and am now an experienced teacher in my 30s looking to settle so I value my comforts rather than "authentic cultural experiences". Thao Dien is an ideal middle ground with good food, cleanliness, walkability, liveability, English speaking people but still being in Saigon.

[@DKZS]

I'm actually moving to HCMC next month for a job (not in teaching) and the office its in D2, so this video its really informative for me, and I thank you for it. Although I am not a stranger to Asia as I lived in Thailand for 8 years. So it seems rather familiar already with the exception of the traffic chaos.

[@BrianMax]

The 'whole bathroom is a shower' is also common in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and I'm guessing Laos and Cambodia. The alternative is often to use a dipper to lift water out of a cistern. If you want to live in Tropical paradise, eating wonderful food, you have to accept dead rats in the gutter after a heavy rain.

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

We lived in district one while there, in Japan town. When we first moved there we were shown so many apartments in district 2. We were new to the city, so we felt a little on outskirts in district 2. After spending almost a year in district one, we would def consider district two next time! :)

[@ninja.teacher]

Yeah, I would also consider D2 after having lived in D1 and D3 for a while.

[@tommyh2884]

I lived there as well... Japan town is a great location though

[@theurbanbleuberry]

English teaching is a noble endeavor🤓🏃🌿👀😻

[@tonlesap]

My wife and I traveled to Cambodia and Laos on our honeymoon. We have been wanting to go back ever since. I've been watching all your videos intently trying to figure out how to go back to S.E. Asia and stay permanently. Unfortunately, I do not have a degree, but this may be the driving force to get me to go back to school.

[@ninja.teacher]

Cambodia is a good option for non degree holders.

[@Leepee91]

I've just moved to HCMC, been here less than a week and planning on being here for four months studying. You've given me something to think about.. I've been in District 3 and am looking at moving to Thao Dien but maybe that's not the right choice.. I dont know! But thanks for the great video regardless :)

[@julienoppenheinmer1677]

Saying "It's Vietnam" for everything that upsets them, is absolutely inexcusable. If they blame Vietnam for everything, then why do they choose to stay in Vietnam? If they want everything to be perfect the way they expected, then don't go to Vietnam. I am saying this because I've been living here in D4 for 3 years, and I love it here. I have my own bedroom with a bathroom inside, which is very common in Vietnam.

[@ninja.teacher]

The point I was trying to convey is to accept that’s the way things are, not be resentful about it. Some people are, yeah, and they’re probably not the people who should be out here.

[@BernardProfitendieu]

Calm thyself, Julie

[@resortpoint]

Hey Julien, you’re missing the point. It’s actually a saying in Vietnamese. Meaning, it’s not perfect so just go with it or deal with it. Be flexible. This is part of the Vietnamese culture. Traffic and how they drive is a perfect example.

[@tomkingsford-dowd9203]

I used to live in Thao Dien about 4 years aago...so much nostalgia watching this

[@travelexploreasia9576]

Chao buoi sang Alex ban khoe khong, love the video on the expectations of Vietnam an you're right, when you say that in order to get a more fulfilling experience, giving up certain comforts and getting out of that bubble is what it takes in general when you go to any foreign country period. When i was in Vietnam the first time i saw a developing country and the uniqueness which is vietnam an now I'm preparing to move there for 5yrs, teach English and soak up the Vietnamese culture as well travel to other parts of South East Asia.

[@brianlewis6774]

That bathroom thing with an unrecessed shower is also ubiquitous in China. It's not actually a bathroom, it should correctly be called a wet room.

[@ColdSleep]

Great vid, love your work!

[@polarbearfelly]

Live in district 2 now. I like it, but would like to try to other more central districts in future to live, and closer to my school!

[@ninja.teacher]

💪

[@officialshakeymusic]

Arriving in ho chi minh on april 1st. Very excited and also very grateful for you videos! ive learned alot before moving. so please keep them coming. hopefully see you there sometime alex.

[@ninja.teacher]

Awesome!

[@Raggsy_The_Wire]

How's your time been there? I'm going on Sep 5th, can't wait

[@QuangNguyen-dw9je]

I am the kind of person that likes order, but I do have some family in Vietnam. Had no idea District 2 is where the expats are. When I last went to Vietnam a couple years ago I was in Saigon, and went on an excursion to visit Paradise Cave in Phong Nha.

[@gailmoran6623]

I'm from the Caribbean and there are "inconveniences" there constantly. Also having property in Italy .... there are many, many "inconveniences". People need to understand that they should try to work with things like this. If you cannot live differently than you do at home ... maybe you should stay home. Remember, we foreigners/expats, had to learn how to live in your country.

[@Randinator]

My wife's family lives in Saigon. We just went there for our honeymoon and besides having an upset stomach and sunburn, it was very calming. The culture is content with poverty and generally patient which is exactly what I should be surrounded by for personal growth. I've thought about doing this or working for family in Saigon and I don't feel like I have a lot to lose leaving the US.

[@edinkorat1296]

Ha Alex I am in Korat, Thailand, I have never been abroad before. This is my 2nd month. I Love it. I might have to go to Vietnam to TEFL. because I cant teach here with out a BA degree. I will be coming to Vietnam in April 6th for the weekend, I hope to see you. Love your Videos. Keep it up. Thanks

[@edinkorat1296]

Oh by the way I am adjusting easy. Not a problem.

[@Davman316]

Ed I went and got an hons degree because I wanted to teach in Thailand. I then found out that English teachers pay in Thailand sucks!

[@edinkorat1296]

I found same, but I don't need a lot of money. my soon Wife works at the University here

[@ninja.teacher]

Cool, glad to hear you're enjoying yourself in SEAsia.

[@calvin_ds]

I've traveled around India & Thailand, and the shower story you discussed is the same in both countries. From what I've been told the same goes for most of South East Asia. Its not such a big deal and you get used to it really quickly.

[@ninja.teacher]

Yeah, it doesn't bother me.

[@sterbbi1]

..Really like your authentic and objective perspective. Your videos are so helpful, dude!

[@ProfessorRoy82]

Great video. I have been teaching for 8 months now. I usually teach at universities around HCMC. I was living in District 2 at Masteri as you briefly mentioned about in your video. A few other teachers and I lived there. I must say its expensive and management was not good in our opinion. Even found there were meth-heads living above us. In fact nine of them squeezed into a 2 bedroom who litterly attacked their night security guard who tried to quiet down the noise at 3am in their apartment. I tried many times to talk to management about the issues they usually ignored my pleas to be moved or to move the problem upstairs out. Finally my wife and I had enough and moved out (leaving a 2 month deposit behind worth 34 million VND).The manager lady threatened me via phone "with big things" (her words if I didn't pay an extra month. Nothing happened obviously. I live in nearby Binh Thanh now and its been fantastic. Just a headsup to fellow teachers. Watch the contracts you sign if you do big real estate apartments like Masteri. Ask about noise, what is done of there are problems with neighbors, and deposits. Get it in writing!

[@randomness8819]

royvjr82 Thank you so much for your post. I'm going to Vietnam soon and would like to teach on a university level. May I recruit your assistance?

[@tomlnitemare]

That's a huge deposit. I hate seeing decent foreigners get ripped off.

[@mavec200]

Uh oh! Attack of the meth heads!

[@kennyp9796]

Alex, I’m Vietnamese but my native language is English. My Vietnamese is pretty good as well. I was wondering how difficult it is to find teaching work as an Asian American in Vietnam?

[@williammorrison6311]

Thanks for the great and informative video. Looks like an area where someone could find relatively quiet places to ride a bike.

[@nereyda11]

this is good! thanks for the video.

[@tinakoko9661]

Teacher handsome man ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vietnamonly]

You know, my house just 2 block away :)

[@abrodey]

Damn moving out because of a cold shower 😂 i feel like maybe the priorities are a little off. But so true! I feel like one of the best things about vietnam (or living in any other country) is being exposed to things that youre not used to and getting out of your comfort zone! I know its one of the main reasons i came here and i im sure it is for many others as well. It helps you grow as a person

[@philipbuckley759]

heat up water, on a stove and take a bucket bath....end up by pouring the water, over your head....

[@missoury905]

HEHE ,,,,, AMAZING, ALEX IS BACK - UR WELCOME, SMILE

[@huynhmao9514]

There no substitution on the menu. If you don't like certain stuff just simply take it out.

[@quangminhhiep]

Vietnamese Expectations are: - economy more development; spoken english is more common; that 's it

[@katrinahessenthaler4291]

I've been living in Thao Dien since 2016, wouldn't want to live anywhere else in Saigon.

[@arian_motta]

Hello Alex. Have you ever lived or visited Bac Ninh? It's a province close to Hanoi (35 km). I've just got accepted to teach english there (via AIESEC) and I'm wondering if I should take that opportunity, or maybe wait until I find one at the center of Hanoi, or maybe Ho Chi Minh city. I'm just a bit afraid I might be a bit isolated or bored, since it's a smaller place etc. Thank you so much :) Your videos are awesome

[@alexandertoumanoff9436]

Enjoy your videos. I came to hcmc from london and never felt comfortable outside D1 and left after 3 weeks of struggling with the climate and disorder . i would warn you and anyone else about a companh called EMG , Found that they were an unpleasant bunch of people , in HR . Vietnam is a fascinating land and well worth the effort though to visit but the standards of everything are very 3rd world

[@ESL-O.G.]

Bro, you don't feel it's too 🔥 hot in HCMC??? I've been there and Gawddam! it's so hot

[@Pmn.78]

You guys should search on youtube " vietnam supercars " its fun to watch

[@LenJinOz]

Really cool inspirational videos which have provided a glimpse into the life in HCMC and other parts of Vietnam. I'm curious about sporting opportunities in the city. Is it possible to head out for a jog or cycle? What about the prevalence of gyms and indoor spots to escape the pollution? Whats the workout fitness culture out there?

[@benjamenbui4106]

Moving to ho chi Minh in 3 months I have been before

[@susank.4945]

Most of this .... is very reminiscent of living / teaching in S.Korea.

[@OdeToJay]

Definitely seems like you'd be setting yourself up to feel disappointed if you were to expect first world comforts in a developing country. Best thing would be to expect less, to leave room to be surprised, and also surprised by yourself and your ability to adapt.

[@ninja.teacher]

Yup!

[@abcalpha8420]

If you want to live well, you need to spend more money to rent a better place, go to upper end neighborhood etc... In Vietnam you can spend as little or as high as you want. You could spend more than $1000 a month for rent if you want. If you want cheap rent, then you have to cope with that lifestyle.

[@TheOppa777]

I think the title should have been "Watch this before deciding to move to Vietnam" due to the matters that were covered. Alex did not talk about teaching English per se.

[@brucemcmillan1149]

btw, thanks its a good mic. much better quality sound

[@ninja.teacher]

We've improved our setup. :)

[@meee6887]

Hello...I m indian and I love vietnam....I actually came across this country bu nino's home channel..and now I love vietnam..most of the things r common between India and vietnam espcially weather,street, people perspective etc...even culture to some extend...I wanna teach there for whole of my life but I dunno how to accomplish it Can anybody help .....I m just asking...btw I am 15and from 1year I m just dreaming about it... No clue whether it will come true😭😭😭😭😭 🇻🇳 I love u vietnam from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@bestly802]

Have you been to Binh Duong outside HCMC? I heard it's jointly developed by Singapore. Not fun as HCMC but I think you can send Western princesses/snowflakes there who are afraid of the cultural differences.

[@ninja.teacher]

I haven't been hey.

[@NigelBragg]

I live in Binh Duong New City. It’s a real bubble and not much fun. Thu Dau Mot is okay though.

[@bestly802]

Nigel Bragg true. I wouldn't mind raising up a family in Binh Duong for safety and modern living plus I'm used to living in a bubble (all I really need for entertainment is my laptop). HCMC isn't too far when I do want a little chaos and fun. Thing is some parts of HCMC is also becoming really modern so it's really just how much you're willing to spend.

[@bestly802]

VanMedia I think the infrastructure is better planned out than HCMC but it has a long way to go to draw more local people from HCMC. The main reason people move there is to work at one of the many foreign factories/companies. It started off as an industrial park after all. I think 10 more years it will be alright when more small businesses, restaurants and bars move there.

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Viet PopLove Ohhh,, nice one. Western snowflake princess. Sweet! Haha (:

[@Philanders123]

at 3.20 the lady exercising disappears , was it paranormal?

[@flashkkk5945]

Phil Anderson I noticed that as well lol

[@chevxi]

He cut the video

[@pillowgood1318]

I kept waiting for her to appear on the other side. I got quite emotional.

[@HighMonkeyMonk]

People who are bothered by these things shouldnt even bother traveling lol stay home in your bubble

[@hopfrogg9599]

We have a similar catchphrase in China... This is China. Also.. when all the cultural differences are ruining your day... we call it a bad China day. I found a ton of cultural similarities between Vietnam and China while I was there. Total chaos. At some point though it just "clicks" and riding in Asia starts to make sense... which is terrifying.

[@ninja.teacher]

Cool, I didn't know that.

[@ValleyData]

Hey Alex, are you still out there 2019? I'm planning to come out there by 2020 to get my TEFL and live in Vietnam for a few years.

[@explorelife2322]

It cheaper to get your tefl from other places in vietnam.. ninja teacher is a rip off.

[@arthur8851]

@@explorelife2322 You got any advice? I am planning to do a online course myself. Found one on groupon for only $40,- while the Ninja Teacher package including accomodation costs $1600,- Is it worth it to do a full package or is a degree a degree and are the benefits from a package purely personal? Planning to go to Vietnam within a month from now and hoping to land a teaching job within a month or 2 after arrival.

[@horangijam4963]

@@arthur8851 just do it online, they dont care if it was in person

[@imtherain]

My relative live in this area.

[@nicholaspark283]

Hi Alex I found your channel while searching for info about Vietnam. I am moving there in about 6 months. I am so nervous about searching for an apartment by myself. Is there people I can hire to help me navigate the process?

[@charlottenixon1471]

If you want to live in a more of a western style and atmospher of the modern world, go to district 7, it's quieter, cleaner and has proper bathrooms. But unfortunately you'd have to be ready to pay more!

[@ninja.teacher]

Yeah some people like D7

[@kylesnow3364]

If you live outside of central D7, on the outskirts, it is cheaper. I pay $250 a month in D7, and I have about a 15-20 minute drive to D1. It's great!

[@nr655321]

What's more affordable though: D7 or D2?

[@sokka44]

Charlotte Nixon I live in phu my hung in District 7. Great area. Two big shopping malls; wider roads; surrounded my restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, and cafes; some nice places like an actual green park; and sidewalks! Can actually go running outside.

[@michaelblackledge5447]

Thanks for the video. I am interested in working for a government school in Vietnam, do you know of any companies or websites that can me with that?

[@everyael6]

I know you've taught at both hanoi and saigon, from your experience what is a better location for a first time teacher?

[@VietnamEats24Gio]

Alex where did you get that shirt? I love it. I want to buy one

[@enneki929]

a friend lives there and its all nice fun and cheap but yeah, then his shop was burned down by the mafia and the police was corrupt. thats the bad side of those countries.

[@LucasSilva-gd3uv]

How safe is Vietnam? I recently heard about the two teachers from South Africa who went missing

[@Thomas-kw9je]

it's pretty safe, small crime usually. Yep pretty sure they got there organ harvested. usually doesn't happen to white people as there's to much heat on them, usually just to locals, and more the north of Vietnam,

[@Thomas-kw9je]

jh

[@LucasSilva-gd3uv]

@@Thomas-kw9je thanks for letting me know

[@lovefreebee]

just think of how much it cost in term of living in viet nam & adjust your expectations; i know we're spoiled & take ev'rything granted without realizing it...

[@210000002121]

hi alex now am in ho chi minh city can you tell me how can i contact with you i want to start my tefl course and please send me the cost details and all about your course

[@vdang2491]

Thank you

[@wheelsdown3585]

Where do you find places that have shared accommodation available for English Teachers

[@Shreyan]

Where did you buy your tshirt from?

[@viexploretv7362]

Thank you Alex for the video. I really don't get some of the Western People out there, never stop complaining but also won't stop coming to the country. Then when they come, they complain again, while the very simple solution for them is just not come. The Bathrooms and Internet in Vietnam are 10 times better than bathroom in the UK. At least they don't use that weird hot and cold tap system like in the UK. Also with the amount of money you pay for rent at some shitty dirty old houses in England, you get a lot more decent places in Vietnam. When will people stop that concept of developed Western World vs Vietnam though? I don't really see any difference in terms of difficulty between Vietnam or any European country I have been to. And how the hell on Earth that these people not understand that if they want Vietnam to be exactly like Western countries, why the hell don't they just stay in their so called "Perfect Western world" ?

[@nr655321]

The locals here in Vietnam are very passive and uninterested in discussing the different things that bother us Westerners who happen to be in VN. They shrug off things which, where we come from, would lead you to prison (through things like serious breaches of contract, reckless driving, drunk riving, bribery) or unemployment (minimal work ethics, laziness, poor organization, no keeping to one's promises, low efficiency). I think that's why many Westerners end up piling up quite a lot of legitimate stress and frustration. I am on the side of those Westerners who complain, because they want VN to improve and become a better place to live.

[@RockDavid]

Its a level of entitlement, i've noticed in the last 18 months westerns coming here are getting worse and worse with nothing but Grammar checking and complaining about everything that isn't "Good" enough for them. Rather sad.... :(

[@RockDavid]

Why would VN have interest talking about it when most have never left Vietnam and they love their country. I agree you are one of those that complain you seem a bit over the side of bias and about you...sad your type are flooding the land of Vietnam :(

[@Evilmonkey1900]

Besides studying english in college, what other classes would you recommend to prep for teaching/living abroad?

[@ninja.teacher]

A quality, in-class teaching English certification 👍

[@rightangle4]

Dope music

[@kurtisle]

Yeah I agree with what you say. I've been going to Vietnam for 15 years twice a year for up to 2 months at a time. My inlaws are in Nha Trang. Westerners, especially Americans (which I am) expect the country and people to change to fit their ideals. To me that's the biggest mistake. People need to do some soul searching. Are you able to change your lifestyle to fit a new environment? If not Vietnam and S.E. Asia are not for you. You will be confused and unhappy your entire time. Go to Canada. (Sorry Canadians).

[@donga2086]

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[@mrsfartcrackereee7738]

I know all about Vietnam cause i am Vietnamese

[@baodo7905]

So true.

[@derrickthai9472]

and yet there are still some places in US people treating animal vary bad , it's happen every where not just viet nam . there are good and evil people around the world .

[@RockDavid]

lol who cares, honestly send those dogs over here we'll end the bad treating part :)

[@Sombrenam]

How could she use hot water in this 35°C weather :D

[@polarbearfelly]

lol agreed!!

[@RockDavid]

Do you take cold showers in hot weather? I find people keep saying this in the comments but don't even do it - No idea where this girl is from but having a at least warm shower is nice and really is great. Vietnam is NOT a clean country in most city areas so taking a cold shower is not going to clean you, thats just basic science , with that I get it and yeah a warm or hot shower in 35 degree weather isn't asking to much, its rather normal around the world and cleans better :)

[@tedmccarron]

I have a couple questions. I'm an American and I want to teach English in Vietnam (probably Saigon). I love the culture, people and land of Vietnam, but I'm anticommunist and I hate their government. I realize I'll have to bite my tongue there about my political views. What I want to know is, are the schools there mostly private or mostly government controlled? Out of principle I'd like to be in a private school if possible. What are the pros and cons of government vs. private schools? Also, do we have to do some pledge to Ho Chi Minh or their communist flag each day?

[@tomlnitemare]

As long as you don't spit it out, then you'll be fine. Unless you can't control what you will say. Most schools are under government's control. You don't want to teach in government schools. They might treat you like godly but don't expect a high income from them comparing to private schools, including university levels. There are heaps of private schools, especially international schools that you can apply teaching at ease, of course with professional teaching experiences. Not sure about the pledging matter, i'll leave that to the Ninja.

[@stabx.]

I live at vietnam

[@th3p00r5]

Alex, you should bring your family to Vietnam because they cleaning whiteness in S.A.

[@Scheibei]

Are the cockroaches and rats in Vietnam as big as those in New York? I'm just wondering.

[@ninja.teacher]

Dunno, never been to NY :)

[@ProfessorRoy82]

Same size. I see them a lot at markets in the evening. Ben Thanh has some big ones.

[@scottisitt]

Roaches in the tropics are quite large.

[@thaboxaba4321]

You sound South African bro

[@Davman316]

I would say its more like her flatmates used all the hot water. That can happen in any country.

[@mavec200]

prob not cuz most hot water showers here are electric

[@duongphuoc130]

Wt

[@bobwin1307]

The phrase you put it “it’s Vietnam” sounds like you are talking down on a country as a whole, and you are insulting them as a whole as well. You should explore America slump and compare its. .

[@mike04574]

District 7 is better

[@donga2086]

STOPED ,STOPED 😎🖤💱💰💲💰💰💰⛔