JONATHAN ALLSOP
@Jon Allsop
English expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
32
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, French
Registration: 09 July 2015
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Vietnam can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Vietnam? What are the ...
Fair points Addy. ...agree totally. Read More
Question about importing to Viet Nam.
Hi, Having read a little on government Web sites etc, I want to simply ask if anybody has any on the ground experience of importing a container into Vietnam from Europe. Thanks in advance. :) Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Hi Jenny, What you say is true. However, I was contacted immediately by another "recruiter" from the agency that you represent, and was so disgusted by the idea of writing degree standard English text for a company who designate school ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
THIGV....I agree with your sentiments and explanations. I am pleased that the thread has survived a little while now, and, in retrospect, admit that my original complaint was a little naive. If the thread has been helpful to people, myself ... Read More
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 ...
PS. I don't know the visa requirements for Slovenia, but if they are comparable to those of European ex pats then there is little hassle to extend 3 month visas , and if married to a VN lady ( like myself ) , you can apply for visa exemption. ... Read More
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 ...
Hi Luka, If you look at my last thread you will see the similarities to your current thread. The comments from regular posters like Yogi, Happy,Drutter and others are all accurate and informative. A TEFL course certainly would be a plus on your ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Hi Andy I started this thread but have clammed up a little for obvious reasons. I think that if you feel that you are comfortable in this country, then you will stay. I love the people. My wife is from Saigon. I earn a modest living teaching and ... Read More
Working as an English Teacher in Vietnam: Advice Please. :) by dixiemay
Hello Everyone, I am Dixie and I am currently in the Philippines in Bacolod City. I am planning to work as an English teacher in Vietnam and I am currently looking for options. Thus, I'd like to request for your advice regarding working as an ...
Hi...this is an old thread, but still so relevant to the present day. I sympathise with the Filippinos but can fully understand why the Native speaker finishes up front with the job or the better salary. To Introduce another angle: my VN wife is ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
I didn't mean to point the finger at the Vietnamese at all. I like them a lot and they are generally cool and polite.I was complaining about the advertisers, be they Vietnamese or other. Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
I couldn't agree more. I wasn't showing any disrespect or making an expat judgement on business ethics East and West. However,if a potential employer or advertiser posts an ad, and can't be bothered to reply to responses, then he is ... Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy. by Jon Allsop
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ...
Yeah thanks charma ... but after clicking on your rather inappropriate link I've decided not to become a policeman or anything else for that matter in the Singapore administration. Read More
No reply to job / ad applications...a lack of common courtesy.
Hi As an ex pat living and working in HCMC, and being a regular and appreciative user of this site, I must say that in recent months I have been disappointed to see that some advertisers make no effort to reply to a contact. That's to say ... Read More
English Tutor for Professionals by btk
I am wanting to provide private lessions for professionals desiring to learn and/or refine their English. Does anyone have advice per a specific avenue to acheive this objective? Thank you.
Get here first then network. I'd also use spell check before posting. No "professional" will want to pay good money to learn English from someone who can't spell. Just saying.No one writes perfectly, but if you need to use spell ... Read More
Finding work, using Vietnamworks and how formal your CV needs to be? by karl corney
Hello all, New member here, and would really appreciate a little advice if you could spare me a minute? My other half and I have relocated to Vietnam recently and would love to find some work, I'm an experienced Graphic Designer/Illustrator and ...
Hi Karl, I have just read your recent post and found it interesting and informative especially as it spans several months and a few people have contributed with various ideas and opinions. I teach English part time..I'm fairly old and more than ... Read More
UK Passport entry to Vietnam
Hi...I'm from the UK too and this is the new legislation.Now whether or not it applies I cannot say? How long do you intend staying ? If you are just " passing through" en route to somewhere else it should be ok, but I would definitely ... Read More
Introduction of New member to Expat Blog Vietnam by franisnt
I intended to enter the room unnoticed but, in being asked to introduce myself, will be very brief. I've been living in Vietnam full-time twelve years now and have observed both great change and no change. Big cities are almost unrecognizable ...
Thanks for a short,informative post.... :thanks: Read More
Living and doing business in Vietnam by Niles72
Hello everyone, My name is Niels, I am from Denmark. Currently travelling in South East Asia and working online. I run a webagency. I am considering a more permanent base, and I hope it could be Vietnam. Have been visiting the country before, and it ...
Hi Niels...I live in Saigon with my VN wife.Like her, I teach English, but my professional life has been in self employed business . It would be nice to meet up and exchange ideas.Though I am English ( see my profile ), I spent most of my adult life ... Read More
Vietnam by NickSADurban
I can't run south africa down. Each country has their problems but I am absolutely loving vietnam. This place is amazing. The people are so friendly and helpful and kind to one another. So awesome to see.
If you have TEFL certificates Nick, there should be no problem at all. Check the small ads, and even better, get together a list of your local language schools and a stack of printed CVs and certificates and go round and personally hand them in to ... Read More
Vietnam by NickSADurban
I can't run south africa down. Each country has their problems but I am absolutely loving vietnam. This place is amazing. The people are so friendly and helpful and kind to one another. So awesome to see.
They are generally very nice people Nick and you shouldn't have too much trouble finding teaching work. My advice: Enjoy . Take your time . Get to know your local area and people a little . Read around this ( very good ) website and others for ... Read More
Looking for a job! Please help! by Zara Foster
Hi, I am yet to arrive in Vietnam but I am about to follow my boyfriend (he has a new job in Ho Chi Mihn). I am originally from England and have spent the past 2 years working abroad, working for a year in a 5* hotel in Egypt, working with ...
:) Quite right drutter. I really didn't mean to be harsh.... Read More
Looking for a job! Please help! by Zara Foster
Hi, I am yet to arrive in Vietnam but I am about to follow my boyfriend (he has a new job in Ho Chi Mihn). I am originally from England and have spent the past 2 years working abroad, working for a year in a 5* hotel in Egypt, working with ...
Best of luck with the English center, but considering the numerous mistakes in your text I can't see many people rushing to sign up for courses. Nothing personal. :) Read More
Real Estate Jobs For Australians - Is there any work or advice on..... by asiabound
Hi There, I am a new member here, this is my first post. :) I have been in real estate on the Gold Coast Australia for many years. I am looking for real estate work in Vietnam if possible or advice about foreigners opening up their own property ...
... a fair warning not to jump in at the deep end without prior experience. Read More
Real Estate Jobs For Australians - Is there any work or advice on..... by asiabound
Hi There, I am a new member here, this is my first post. :) I have been in real estate on the Gold Coast Australia for many years. I am looking for real estate work in Vietnam if possible or advice about foreigners opening up their own property ...
Yep, Yogi ' s assessment is as good as it gets... :thanks: Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Hi JCB. ..Can't see any problem concerning an Aussie accent :) There are many Australians travelling and working in V N. Yes, American $$$.... best of luck for the future. Read More
Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Hi...If your English is good ( accent is important too), and you have a TEFL certificate, I think that you can find work here . Bring enough resources for accommodation and living expenses to cover the first few months, take your time, enjoy the ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Absolutely agree with what you are saying here. I am English and have left France after 30 + years living there. As a general rule the Vietnamese are warm hearted and wonderful, kind people. Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Absolutely agree with what you are saying here. I am English and have left France after 30 + years living there. As a general rule the Vietnamese are warm hearted and wonderful, kind people. Read More
Looking for American Voice Over - Male/Female
Re: Looking for American Voice Over - Male/Female Hi Welcome to 大咖福利影院. You are not allowed to share personal details in open forums. Regards Hi...in that case, as it is a job offer why is it in an open forum and not in classifieds ? Read More
Looking for American Voice Over - Male/Female
Hi, If you ever need an English voice over with a soft Manchester ( Northern England ) accent, just get in touch with me. I also speak fluent French with a pronounced English accent, and do copywrite,proofreading. Best for the future, Jon ... Read More
Buy Norway salmon in HCM? by chrisauw
Hi, I want to buy good quality salmon in HCM. Especially salmon from Marine Harvest, or from other Norway brand. Where can I find it? Thanks.
Hi...A friend told me that you can buy fresh Norwegian salmon at Ben Thanh market in District 1. Cheers, Jon. Read More