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Cyan
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 Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:51 pm Post subject: Arrive and Find A Job? Good chances?? |
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Hi All
I have been lurking in this Vietnam forum for a couple of weeks now and I need a good estimate on some issues:
1. From what I have heard here, it is better to arrive in Vietnam and then look for a job. Currently I am applying online but I plan to follow this up with a live appearance. Is this the right approach?
2. If I arrive around the end of May, would it be possible to find a job?
3. How much money (lets put it in USD) do you think would I need to survive for about a month while Im going about the process of finding a job?
4. Thanks all for the invaluable info. that I pick up here!
Much Appreciated
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DaveJavu
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1 - Yes. Then apply to all the schools that you can't apply to via the internet.
2 - May is perfect
3 - $500 is doable. $1000+ would be better. |
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James_T_Kirk
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Location: Ten Forward
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:27 am Post subject: |
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Hi Cyan,
Here are a few answers to your questions. These answers are from the perspective of someone that has never actually taught in Vietnam, but I have done copious amounts of research over the last several months...I am sure if I pass along some misinformation to you, someone will correct me.
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| 1. From what I have heard here, it is better to arrive in Vietnam and then look for a job. Currently I am applying online but I plan to follow this up with a live appearance. Is this the right approach? |
Sounds logical to me.
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| 2. If I arrive around the end of May, would it be possible to find a job? |
Yes, you will. Click here for more info.
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| 3. How much money (lets put it in USD) do you think would I need to survive for about a month while Im going about the process of finding a job? |
This question probably depends on your spending habits. For example, are you going to eat local food or dine at western restaurants? I would say you would need at least $500 to survive for a month, but you would probably be better off taking $1000 or more.
There is a new website called Mekong ESL that has a fairly active message board considering the site is new. You might be interested in checking out those resources if you haven't already done so.
I hope to see you in August when I head over to Vietnam myself! BTW, are you going to Saigon, Hanoi, or someplace else?
Cheers,
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James_T_Kirk
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 2:31 am Post subject: |
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| Looks like DaveJavu beat me to the punch...sorry for the repeat information! |
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Cyan
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hey
Thanks DaveJavu for the answers! My question over how much to survive on, ("$500 but rather $1000"), is the crucial one here. This question is based on me taking 1 month to find a job. I truly hope that 1 month to find a job is sufficient!
...and thanks James_T_Kirk for the resource. I am going to check it out right now.
"I hope to see you in August when I head over to Vietnam myself! BTW, are you going to Saigon, Hanoi, or someplace else?"
I am going to HCMC/Saigon as I have picked up that there are more opportunities available. Hanoi seems to be smaller but really beautiful in terms of what I have read about it.
Good to you all
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DaveJavu
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"Looks like DaveJavu beat me to the punch"
It was the mind meld. |
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