Jamison123
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 12 February 2025
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ADHD Medication / Psychiatrist Vietnam by greglavalleye
Hi, I am currently living in Ho Chi Minh City. I am legally prescribed Dexedrine/Dextroamphetamine 10mg 3x/day. I am unable to get my medication here. I am from the USA and am a teacher in Vietnam. Can someone please tell me the easiest , best, ...
Hi, do you still live here and find a psychiatrist? I am looking for concerta or medikinet. My doctor can't get them lately. Do you have any suggestions?Thank you Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
@Tumbleweed0 Hi, I know this post was from 8 years ago, but I am also looking for Concerta or Medikinet. Do you still live here and get them? My psychiatrist ran out of both.Thank you Read More
Gifts for work from US
Hi everyone, what would be a good gift to bring from the US to work? The best I've come up with is jam or fruit preserves, and I hear $2 US bills are considered lucky. Any suggestions? Read More
Bringing original documents- specifically social security card
Hi, I'll be moving in a couple weeks. Is it necessary to bring my original social security card (national ID number) with me or will a copy suffice? I'd prefer to leave the original locked up with family. Read More
Contact lenses by Jamison123
Hi, I'll be moving to Tuy Hoa in a few weeks. Where in Vietnam can I get contact lenses? I need them for astigmatism (preferably monthly Bausch and Lomb). How does the cost generally compare to the US? My google search hasn't turned up much info. ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thank you, that was very helpful, I'll be sure to update my Google searches Read More
Contact lenses
Hi, I'll be moving to Tuy Hoa in a few weeks. Where in Vietnam can I get contact lenses? I need them for astigmatism (preferably monthly Bausch and Lomb). How does the cost generally compare to the US? My google search hasn't turned up much info. ... Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
How normal is it to negotiate pay in Vietnam? Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
Duy Tan school: https://duytanschool.edu.vn/They've offered me a job Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
@drutter Thanks for all your help. One more question: do you know anything about Duy Tan school in Phu Yen? It's an international private school. What's Phu Yen like? Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
@drutter Do you know anything about Royal Education? They are a company that places ESL teachers in public schools in Hanoi. Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
@jayrozzetti23 Yeah, that is a concern of mine. Do you know where I'd look to find ESL jobs outside of Hanoi and HCMC? Read More
Mental health support by Jamison123
Hi,I am looking for places in/near Ho Chi Minh City (or even elsewhere) that can prescribe medications for mental health. I am on Vraylar (caraprazine), anafranil (clomipramine), and concerta (methylphenidate). I've found the three meds, but not all ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thank you! Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks! Read More
ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...
@It2VN Thank you, I'll check it out Read More
Mental health support
Hi,I am looking for places in/near Ho Chi Minh City (or even elsewhere) that can prescribe medications for mental health. I am on Vraylar (caraprazine), anafranil (clomipramine), and concerta (methylphenidate). I've found the three meds, but not all ... Read More