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[mark_in_saigon]

uhhhhhhhhhhhh, wow. Very interesting post, green acres. I can't speak as an expert on this, but I can say that in Ha Noi, one can be very happy, and not find nearly as much of this fear and loathing you reference. I found myself honored, respected and friended (by some very intelligent students) far beyond what one would ever experience in the U.S. It was just lovely, paradise almost. I will have to defer to your expertise on HCMC, as I have not spent as much time there. However, I do agree with one point for sure, and hope people will understand this. If you, as a westerner, already have sources of income, and are not coming in to earn money as a PRIMARY goal, then you can find yourself in an excellent position. While I understand most teachers need the income, and I sympathize with that, there are also people who just want the experience of being there. If you have some money, it really can be heaven, and it does not have to mean treating the people like chattel either. There are some really wonderful people over there. Just be discriminating in your choices.

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[Green Acres]

Yes. Try Vung Tau, Danang, and Canh Tho -- they are the best prospects for finding work. Don't work privately in these areas unless you have a stable job, however, as you might have problems collecting wages. There are many reliable employers in the region and a few universities that can help you get involved in local school systems if you are really keen to teach.