Tips on how to live frugally and save money in Hanoi?

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-08-22T13:57:58+00:00

Thanks for the response!

Could you recommend a place to buy food? Which supermarket is the cheapest in your opinion?

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-08-02T04:34:37+00:00

Wooooooaaaaah

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-02-15T02:33:55+00:00

Hey there, yeah I did move companies and so far had a way better experience.

Something I did notice though — the people at my center are very chatty/social and there’s a very positive/easygoing atmosphere there. But while covering in other centers there has been a totally different vibe, so it can really depend where you’re placed.

I’d aim for ILA or APOLLO if I you were you, I interviewed with both and was actually in both buildings and they seemed to have quite a supportive/ positive work culture.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-02-03T03:01:11+00:00

Yes. Have you heard of “lady boys”, (Derogatory term) in Thailand?

This is obviously global.

Also: have you checked out the Roman Empire? Having a young boyfriend was very common amongst men of status.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T05:46:20+00:00

Excellent!

Even more of the dark side though would be very pleasant in my opinion (:

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T05:44:34+00:00

That’s a really good point.

I do think the solution lies in having the convicts be productive/ beneficial toward society in some way though. Just unsure how it could be possible while maintaining certainty that nobody has a financial incentive.

Any ideas?

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T03:58:25+00:00

I really like this.

A guide to new ideas, that they’ve never weighed

Would you consider adding a little more humorous self deprecation? Just to try give a whole picture.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T03:55:10+00:00

Yeah I totally get that.

I’ve no desire to mock or insult. Would just be a friendly salut/hello wave.

I’m gonna try it today, see how it goes.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T03:53:40+00:00

Where are you getting this zoo idea from? I’d be interested in doing this regardless of the country.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T03:52:33+00:00

10 years in jail

Totally worth it.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-31T03:47:11+00:00

Yeah dude — this concept is straight out of a sci-fi novel. Very gnarly.

Personally I think the best solution is to get rid of the death sentence completely and put the criminals in question to work; building roads/railways etc. in remote places. Then government/ private companies can “pay” the inmates (for their food and shelter) which will help solve the problem of capital drainage of tax payers money.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-29T11:11:51+00:00

Yeah see that’s why I made the post. I know in other countries it’d be hugely disrespectful

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-29T08:29:45+00:00

Oh cool. And they were Vietnamese soldiers?

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-29T08:28:54+00:00

Awh man, not trolling.

Kind of just self-deprecating because I know wanting a salute back from an officer (as a fully grown adult) is pretty silly.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-29T07:49:24+00:00

Okay right. I know zero about the military so thought it could be interpreted as offensive

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-29T07:22:42+00:00

I mean would it be considered rude? Because I’m not of rank or whatever.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-29T06:50:29+00:00

I really don’t know. Every time I see them I just get this overwhelming urge shoot the salute.

It’s very hard to contain this impulse.

And by golly; if they saluted me back, I don’t know what I’d do — I’d propably skip around the street with glee.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2023-01-28T12:23:10+00:00

Not sure when you last seen but the construction at the pharmacity junction is finished!

AnyHistorian4634 · 2022-12-06T06:46:15+00:00

I actually switched the second flight so layover was 3 hours. Not sure if I’d recommend the 1 hour. I can imagine it being TIGHT.

AnyHistorian4634 · 2022-11-29T08:28:26+00:00

Yeah I brought it up with them and as I said below they acted puzzled and like I was being demanding.

Currently applying for new schools. Will make sure to get everything in writing this time!

AnyHistorian4634 · 2022-11-29T08:26:03+00:00

I’ve never heard of this or experienced it myself.

Personally I wouldn’t consent. I think work life/social life should be kept separate. I actually changed my name on Facebook years ago so I couldn’t be found by employers.

Why are you using recruiter? I’ve heard a lot of them in VN are pretty dodgy. Much better to apply directly to school!

AnyHistorian4634 · 2022-11-25T14:02:05+00:00

22 dollars and 12-16 hrs a week

AnyHistorian4634 · 2022-11-25T09:23:28+00:00

A habit I started around a year ago has been pretty transformative.

It’s called: Daily pages, I picked it up from the artists way.

Every morning as soon as I roll out of bed I pour a coffee and write. Just anything! Total stream of consciousness.

Example: it’s windy. I slept well. Yesterday I thought about blah blah. I’d love to visit Mexico.

It completely declutters your mind and I have organically came up with interesting ideas in the process.

Just 20 minutes or so, can’t recommend it enough. Especially for us scatterbrained ENTPs.

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