Surviving Vietnam as an Expat - The BEST Kept Secrets You Need to Know!

We dive into the 2024 job market for foreigners, offering practical tips for finding employment.

We also cover the challenges of driving in Vietnam's busy streets and provide important safety advice.

Finally, we explore key cultural differences that may surprise newcomers. Whether you're planning to move to Vietnam or just curious, this guide will help you prepare for life as an expat.

NOTE: Check out the bottom of this description for today's break downs of the 4 subjects!

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1. Job Market for Foreigners
Positives:
Foreigners have opportunities in Vietnam.
Vietnam is increasingly opening to Western ways of business.
Negatives:
Locals are prioritized, especially if you don’t speak Vietnamese.
Many jobs are passed up if you don't integrate well into the culture.

2. Traffic and Driving in Vietnam
Positives:
Rideshare apps like Grab and others are cheap, costing around $1 or a couple of bucks for longer trips.
Negatives:
Traffic is chaotic and dangerous, especially if you’re inexperienced.
Driving a car means paying at least 30% import tax.
Narrow roads are not ideal for big SUVs.
Many foreigners have been involved in accidents; it's risky if you're not careful.
Local drivers do not care if you're a novice.

3. Weather in Vietnam
Positives:
The best weather in Hanoi is during the fall.
The central region is hot but less humid.
Saigon has a more stable (though hot and humid) climate.
Negatives:
Hanoi has turbulent weather, alternating between hot, cold, and humid.
Saigon is consistently hot and humid.
Central Vietnam gets a lot of monsoons during the rainy season.
If you're sensitive to tropical climates, the high humidity and heat may be overwhelming.

4. Cultural Differences
Positives:
Vietnam is slowly adopting more Western values, especially in the South.
Negatives:
The local way of life can be a daily challenge for Westerners.
Adapting to language barriers, customs, and a different way of life is necessary.
Northern Vietnam, in particular, is more conservative and less welcoming compared to the South.