Sheralee
@sheralee
South African looking for information about Vietnam
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South African
Lives in Durban
Speaks English
Registration: 27 February 2011
South Africans in Vietnam by sheralee
Hi, I'm a 48 year old South African woman who is looking at living and working in Vietnam. I am an attorney by profession, however I like the idea of teaching English and thought this might be a possibility while also giving me the opportunity to ...
Thank you for your replies everyone. I think I'm getting older and realizing that I don't want to spend the rest of whatever life I have left in a corporate environment shuffling papers day in and day out. I also know that the grass isn't always ... Read More
South Africans in Vietnam by sheralee
Hi, I'm a 48 year old South African woman who is looking at living and working in Vietnam. I am an attorney by profession, however I like the idea of teaching English and thought this might be a possibility while also giving me the opportunity to ...
Hi, thank you for your replies. I am a white English speaking South African. My home language is English. Thank your for the info links. Read More
South Africans in Vietnam
Hi, I'm a 48 year old South African woman who is looking at living and working in Vietnam. I am an attorney by profession, however I like the idea of teaching English and thought this might be a possibility while also giving me the opportunity to ... Read More
Weather in September
Oh brilliant thank you. I don't mind a bit of rain - it cools things down. September is not its hottest time though is it? I went to Thailand last year in June and got roasted, is the heat in Vietnam just as severe? Is September cooler? Read More
Weather in September
Hi, I plan to visit for 2 t 3 weeks in September, Saigon and Nga Trang. Is weather okay this time of year. I don't mind some rain, but just not sure if it rains all the time? Read More
Wanting to tour Vietnam in September by sheralee
Hi, I am a 47 year old South African woman and would like to tour Vietnam in September this year. I'm not sure if I should take a tour package (these are very pricey) or rather just buy my flight and find accomodation when I get there and as I move ...
Thank you Anna, I agree that as I don't have an in depth knowledge of the country I would certainly miss things if I toured on my own. I will look into the tours agencies in Vietnam, thank you. Warm regards Sheralee Read More
Wanting to tour Vietnam in September
Hi, I am a 47 year old South African woman and would like to tour Vietnam in September this year. I'm not sure if I should take a tour package (these are very pricey) or rather just buy my flight and find accomodation when I get there and as I move ... Read More
South African woman wanting to tour Vietnam - your advice/suggestions? by sheralee
I am planning to visit Vietnam early next year, I have heard the country and people are amazing, and the history around the Vietnam War is of great interest to me......I want to visit the war sites, memorials and museums. I will be travelling alone ...
Hi My Thuong, thank you so much for your offer of assistance, I hope to be visiting soon............ I have heard your country is so beautiful and the people are so wonderful, I am sure its going to be a wonderful experience. I will keep in ... Read More
South African woman wanting to tour Vietnam - your advice/suggestions? by sheralee
I am planning to visit Vietnam early next year, I have heard the country and people are amazing, and the history around the Vietnam War is of great interest to me......I want to visit the war sites, memorials and museums. I will be travelling alone ...
Hi Deyadeya, thanks for you message, sorry to hear about your bad experience, I will be careful. I hope to visit Vietnam in February next year, I will keep in touch. Warm regards Read More
South African woman wanting to tour Vietnam - your advice/suggestions?
I am planning to visit Vietnam early next year, I have heard the country and people are amazing, and the history around the Vietnam War is of great interest to me......I want to visit the war sites, memorials and museums. I will be travelling alone ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Hi Janet, I think others on this blog will be better at advising you re job opportunities other than teaching english. Having been there, I can tell you that business is extremely competitive, with many Thai people all offering the same merchandise ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Hi guys, well just to report back on my holiday in Thailand, it was AMAZING!!!! I absolutely loved it. It was hot as hell, and I sunburnt quite badly, but the beaches were out of this world!! But to come to whether I could live there? Very likely. ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Thanks, do I go to the schools then while I am there on holiday? I understand the schools are not interested in you unless you are there in person, ready to start the job. I like the sound of Sri Nikon Thammarat (something like that). Its doesn't ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
I arrive in Thailand (Phuket) on 9th June for a 3 week holiday. Where should I go to enquire about teaching work? Should I email schools beforehand? I would like to take the opportunity while I am there to make contact with actual ... Read More
someone in koh phangan?
Hi Franck, at last.........hahahahah We will be there 8th June, enjoy. Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Thanks for the advice Nemodot. Although from Durban, I am white. Mmmm..... pity about the lack of action for us older women, I don't think I'm quite ready just yet for the celibate thing....... All the best. Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Thanks Mike, are you currently teaching there? Read More
Teacher in Thailand by oliver11
I am an american citizen, I have only the high school (GED) made in USA and the TEFL course made on line. Do I have any chances to become a teacher in Thailand? How should I start? Thank you.
Is there then any advantage to having a degree? More job options or better salary? Read More
someone in koh phangan?
Hi Frank, what are you doing there in Koh Phangan? Teaching or just touring? Regards Sheralee Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Hi Jonathan, I will definitely let you know if I come across any info re jobs other than TEFL, I take it you would be looking for something in the your current job field, or in photography? It seems that finding employment outside of TEFL is ... Read More
Jobs for South African expat attorney / paralegal in Thailand?
Although I have been looking at TEFL work in Thailand, I was wondering what the chances might be of finding employment in the area of my profession here in South Africa i.e. as an attorney (specialising in property law), or alternatively a paralegal ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
I am a qualified attorney and property conveyancer here in South Africa. Anyone know what my chances are of finding employment in Thailand at a law practice as a paralegal or legal secretary? Any recruitment agencies I could contact about this, ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Exactly what I intend to do Mike. I have the Lonely Planet guide, only plan to spend a couple of days in and around Phuket and then head up north to Chang Mai, for the hiking, hills and villages. Just hope we'll survive the heat in June, but I hear ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Thanks Mike, I will be taking a 3 week holiday in Thailand in June. Maybe just a bit of mid-life craziness on my part, sometimes the panic that there has to be more to life than this. I certainly appreciate your advice - I won't make a hasty ... Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Do I send my CV? Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
No, unfortunately not a teaching degree, my degrees are in law. It seems most of the TEFL jobs are in Bangkok, not much in the outlying areas? I will try Ajarn. Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand by sheralee
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ...
Thanks for input. I do have degrees and TEFL certificate. Would that not help the job finding process to a great extent? Read More
South African wanting to live in Thailand
:lol:Hi, I am a South African wanting to live and work in Thailand. I need a fresh start in life and hear that Thailand is so relaxed and beautiful. I am 45 years old. What are job prospects like, other than teaching english? Is TEFL the only ... Read More