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Good_Man

Mark Loeser

@Good_Man

Serial expat

American looking for information about Vietnam

Forum posts

206

Contacts

48

About me

American

Lives in Thanh Hoa City

Speaks English like a native, Vietnamese like a baby and some European languages in my dreams

Registration: 08 October 2013

About

Have moved to Quy Nhon and loving it
Interests: photography, baking, biking, movies, , cooking, hiking, reading and makig good karma

Occupation

I am Retired. I am Retirement for None

Education

Ohio State University

Bachelor's Degree, Water resources

2000

My expat journey

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Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang, Vietnam

One of the places I've visited over the past few months was Da Nang and loved it. Me thinks I'll migrate south after Tet and see what I can get into

Th脿nh Ph峄 Quy Nh啤n, B矛nh 膼峄媙h, Vietnam

Since Oct 2015

Th脿nh Ph峄 Quy Nh啤n, B矛nh 膼峄媙h, Vietnam

Working for an English center part time. My wife and I bought some property and plan on building our house after Tet next year
I'm teaching English with a couple of PT jobs. A very easy schedule and I'm loving it
I love the sea, the mountains, the beaches, the food, the people, the students... I can think of anything I don't like
See above

Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Since Feb 2014

Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Completed TESOL in VN and looked for work in HCMC. Was offered a position in TpTH and haven't regretted it.
English teacher
Its pretty quiet here and traffic isn't crazy like HCMC and Ha Noi, but there is also less things to do. On the flip side it is an easy trip north and south and have seen some beautiful places around VN
Its almost too peaceful

Chengdu, China

Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

Chengdu, China

Almost moved there, but was a nice way station on my way to Vietnam
The food, the people and the public transportation
Very few buildings have heat and though it never really got below freezing I was always cold and had to wear hats and gloves indoors. Did I mention I hate winter and cold weather?

New Jersey, USA

Nov 2001 - Jan 2014

New Jersey, USA

Once a nuke always a nuke, but hated it so started a business, but after a few years I realized it was not my passion.
Became a renewable energy expert specifically in residential and commercial solar PV and wind.
The Jersey Shore was nice in the off season, but the summer sucked with all the idiot tourists
Tourists and the winter, including two blizzards, two hurricanes including Sandy and the new phenomenon of the Polar Express. Damn I hate winter.

Ohio, USA

Jan 1997 - Nov 2001

Ohio, USA

As a late bloomer I finally finished my degree at The Ohio State University. Go Bucks!
Environmental Scientist and Environmental Project Manager.
Close to family and the whole university experience
The winter

Various, USA

Sept 1988 - Dec 1996

Various, USA

Post navy years did a few different things and lived in a few different states doing a few different things
Was involved in sales and nuclear medicine
Family friends and nice area
Job market

Various, USA

Jan 1980 - Sept 1988

Various, USA

Lived and worked around the East Coast while in the US Navy. Those were some of the best years of my early career and laid the foundation for the rest of my life. Visited many European countries, North Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean and even made it above the Arctic Circle.
Navy Nuke as an RO, SRO, EWS and Prototype Instructor. Saw the world and gained a more well rounded world view

Ohio, USA

Jul 1956 - Jan 1980

Ohio, USA

Born and raised in Ohio. Joined the Navy in 1980
Love Cleveland and most things about the area. The Metropark system (The Emerald Necklace) was always the place you'd find me throughout the year.
Winter

Activity

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Good_Man replied to a thread
8 months ago
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Bo Y border crossing by Good_Man

Hello Expats, I have a question for you all. I had a stroke almost 6 years ago and I have difficulty walking a long way. I have to go to the border to get my visa (it's been a long time since I had to get a Visa run).Do you know about Bo Y border ...

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Hello O.B.,I've got some information about the timing of my VISA run. I reach out to a friend of a friend and she said that a wheelchair is recommended because she said she doesn't know if we could stand around waiting on the line to get my visa.The ... Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
8 months ago
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Bo Y border crossing by Good_Man

Hello Expats, I have a question for you all. I had a stroke almost 6 years ago and I have difficulty walking a long way. I have to go to the border to get my visa (it's been a long time since I had to get a Visa run).Do you know about Bo Y border ...

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Hey O.B.,I have Visas to and from Bo Y, I just need the border crossing information. This is my first time that I have to use this border crossing. Do I have to walk for 100 meters or less than do get to the border crossing or do I have to get my ... Read More

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Good_Man created a thread
8 months ago

Bo Y border crossing

Hello Expats, I have a question for you all. I had a stroke almost 6 years ago and I have difficulty walking a long way. I have to go to the border to get my visa (it's been a long time since I had to get a Visa run).Do you know about Bo Y border ... Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 question by Good_Man

Hello everyone,I have been living in Vietnam for about ten years now and I have a couple of questions. Three years ago I retired but Covid happened and I didn't received my SSA 7162 form. 2022 arrived and I didn't receive my SSA 7162 so I mailed it ...

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@OceanBeach92107 That's the way to go. I'll do it Monday. Thanks again Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 question by Good_Man

Hello everyone,I have been living in Vietnam for about ten years now and I have a couple of questions. Three years ago I retired but Covid happened and I didn't received my SSA 7162 form. 2022 arrived and I didn't receive my SSA 7162 so I mailed it ...

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@THIGV I got a copy. Thank you Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 question by Good_Man

Hello everyone,I have been living in Vietnam for about ten years now and I have a couple of questions. Three years ago I retired but Covid happened and I didn't received my SSA 7162 form. 2022 arrived and I didn't receive my SSA 7162 so I mailed it ...

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@Travelfar Thank you for the reply. What can I do to help the process along? Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 question by Good_Man

Hello everyone,I have been living in Vietnam for about ten years now and I have a couple of questions. Three years ago I retired but Covid happened and I didn't received my SSA 7162 form. 2022 arrived and I didn't receive my SSA 7162 so I mailed it ...

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@THIGV I think it is due every year but I'll not sure. That's why I am writing. More information is needed. Read More

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Good_Man created a thread
3 years ago

SSA 7162 question

Hello everyone,I have been living in Vietnam for about ten years now and I have a couple of questions. Three years ago I retired but Covid happened and I didn't received my SSA 7162 form. 2022 arrived and I didn't receive my SSA 7162 so I mailed it ... Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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Custom delay for over a month by Ccammeo

Has anyone experienced this before? I have a clock shipped from the Us (using DHL) and it has arrived at Vietnam on 30rd Jan. However it is March 19th now and I have not been contacted for VAT and get no update about the package.Is this weird?

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I have. I ordered vitamins from America on November 2022 and I didn't get it until February 2023. I don't know why it took so long to get it, but I received it eventually. Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 help needed by Good_Man

Hello Group, I have a question for the group. The SSA-7162 is due in November and I want to know how I can fulfill this requirement. The previous two years the pandemic erased this requirement, but this year the pandemic restrictions have been ...

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@OceanBeach92107 Yep, I know what the problem is now. I hope it'll get fixed. Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 help needed by Good_Man

Hello Group, I have a question for the group. The SSA-7162 is due in November and I want to know how I can fulfill this requirement. The previous two years the pandemic erased this requirement, but this year the pandemic restrictions have been ...

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@Budman1Hey Rick, some feedback on the address you gave me. The USPS sent a message to the Vietnam Post saying that the mail had been delayed because the address is not correct. They give it only a couple of days. Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 help needed by Good_Man

Hello Group, I have a question for the group. The SSA-7162 is due in November and I want to know how I can fulfill this requirement. The previous two years the pandemic erased this requirement, but this year the pandemic restrictions have been ...

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@Budman1 I did it yesterday. Thanks for the heads up. I was worried for a second Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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SSA 7162 help needed by Good_Man

Hello Group, I have a question for the group. The SSA-7162 is due in November and I want to know how I can fulfill this requirement. The previous two years the pandemic erased this requirement, but this year the pandemic restrictions have been ...

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@OceanBeach92107Yep, I did 10 days ago, but no answer yet. The Manila office said they were answer my email within 15 days, but I'm getting antsy about the whole thing. Read More

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Good_Man created a thread
3 years ago

SSA 7162 help needed

Hello Group, I have a question for the group. The SSA-7162 is due in November and I want to know how I can fulfill this requirement. The previous two years the pandemic erased this requirement, but this year the pandemic restrictions have been ... Read More

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Good_Man replied to a thread
3 years ago
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Man, this is a pickle! by Good_Man

Hello Expats I don't know what you can do anything but I am in a no win situation. First off, I had a stroke 2 plus years ago and I have limited mobility. I can move but I get a bit tired after my daily mental and physical workout, about 3 ...

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@OceanBeach92107聽We did get a therapist, but that was about a year and a half ago.I moved about 10 months ago, I sold my farm and my house, and I living with my finacee in Quy Nhon. We plan to get married next year. I'm guessing about the ... Read More