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1st Sgt Welsh
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Location: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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| sigmoid wrote: |
Higher stress in Viet Nam is usually related to lifestyle rather than your job.
For the VNese, life is all about work. Thais are primarily concerned with "sanook" (fun and enjoyment). It's one of the first words a visitor to Thailand will learn. What's "fun" in tieng Viet? Anybody know without looking it up?
As a result, the "vibes" in Vietnam are quite different from Thailand. There's a general feeling that you can't let your guard down. Just going to a restaurant or bar can be stressful because of the bizarre "service" from staff, for example. Dating is another common example. |
To be honest, if I had just stayed and lived in Hanoi, then I'd probably be a lot more inclined to agree with what you have written above. However. Saigon is much more laid-back and friendlier and there are plenty TEFL jobs in both cities. I spent a year in Hanoi and, towards the end, I couldn't wait to get out of there. Anyway, that was just my experience...
| sigmond wrote: |
Of course, Thailand isn't a paradise by any stretch of the imagination, and it certainly isn't as relaxed as it used to be. Viet Nam is improving in many ways and does have its charms, but as they say, they're "hidden".
Anyway, it's all quite subjective in the end and the best thing to do is visit both countries and see which one you prefer. Make sure you get out of Bangkok or Sai Gon/Ha Noi before making your decision though. |
Agreed. |
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EFL Educator
Joined: 17 Jul 2013
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Location: Cape Town
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:43 am Post subject: |
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The choice is HAPPINESS....Thailand or Vietnam...I chose the Land Of Smiles...and your social life is definitely better here if you also receive your Baths 30,000/Month EFL Pension!  |
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reblair79
Joined: 15 Jan 2016
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| EFL Educator wrote: |
| The choice is HAPPINESS....Thailand or Vietnam...I chose the Land Of Smiles...and your social life is definitely better here if you also receive your Baths 30,000/Month EFL Pension! |
What do you mean by the 30,000 EFL pension? |
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010
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Location: The real world
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| Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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| reblair79 wrote: |
| EFL Educator wrote: |
| The choice is HAPPINESS....Thailand or Vietnam...I chose the Land Of Smiles...and your social life is definitely better here if you also receive your Baths 30,000/Month EFL Pension! |
What do you mean by the 30,000 EFL pension? |
Be cautious about "advice" that includes exclamation marks and multiple smiley faces (and zero explanation). |
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sigmoid
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:34 am Post subject: |
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reblair79 wrote:
EFL Educator wrote:
The choice is HAPPINESS....Thailand or Vietnam...I chose the Land Of Smiles...and your social life is definitely better here if you also receive your Baths 30,000/Month EFL Pension! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
What do you mean by the 30,000 EFL pension?
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30,000 baht (approx. 600 GBP) is the usual monthly salary for TEFL jobs in Thailand. It's not a pension, but may act as one, or a supplement to one, for elderly gentlemen who are married to a local.It's just a bit of a joke. That's all. |
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plumpy nut
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| Cambodia can be quite lucrative for those willing to work hard. for others the pay is about the same as Thailand. |
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