CambHarris
American expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
17
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4
About me
American, Single
Speaks English, basic Albanian (intro)
Registration: 28 February 2016
Activity
Cost of living in Cambodia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Cambodia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Now that you have returned to the USA; are there any plans to try to relocate to another country (to possibly teach English; which I tried to do in Cambodia but was not successful at it because the schools would not allow me to teach). In essence; ... Read More
The Club Scene. Heart of Darkness, Pontoon, Blue Chilli by marukai47
What is everyones preference when it comes to going out to party? I spent NYE watching Lady Boys at ***. BTW I'm not str8 guy, but I enjoy all facets of enjoyable venues. I haven't been pleased with ***. There are way too many pay boys and ...
I thought that you had plans on leaving Cambodia several months ago; as you were not elated with the country at all (or at least that is what was stated). Has something positive materialized which changed your mind? Please share; as inquiring ... Read More
Non ethical companies by Gozillaj
Count myself lucky to meet 2 non-ethical companies who doesn't abide the terms listed on the employment contract. It states either party has to give a specfic period of termination. It's mutual to agreed by both parties for any early release ...
I agree wholeheartedly with your train of though :-). For in the majority of situations (especially in many sticky fingered and morally questionable entities in corporate America--LOL); the only way to combat such--or at least to address it ... Read More
What to pay employees by Kabe Adrift
I just saw where they "raised" the minimum wage for garment workers to $140 a month. TERRIBLE! So my question is, if I were to pay my Cambodian employees $1.75 an hour, which comes out to exactly double the minimum wage for a 40 hour work ...
I really am not sure what the minimum wage is for the country of Cambodia; but whatever it is, it is not very high (LOL). However; to learn what the specific wage is for the country (on a daily & monthly basis; according to a 40 hr work week), ... Read More
What to pay employees by Kabe Adrift
I just saw where they "raised" the minimum wage for garment workers to $140 a month. TERRIBLE! So my question is, if I were to pay my Cambodian employees $1.75 an hour, which comes out to exactly double the minimum wage for a 40 hour work ...
"Just a slight correction. $1.75 per hour for 40 hours makes $70 a week, that again makes $303a month ( a month being 4 1/3 week). A quite high salary for "normal" work." You are very much correct in your calculations; as ... Read More
What to pay employees by Kabe Adrift
I just saw where they "raised" the minimum wage for garment workers to $140 a month. TERRIBLE! So my question is, if I were to pay my Cambodian employees $1.75 an hour, which comes out to exactly double the minimum wage for a 40 hour work ...
EXPLANATION: When I stated in an earlier writing (about 1 hr ago) that "when I resided there (up until 2 months ago)..." concerning the fair pay salary debate, I was referring to the country of Cambodia. Please accept my apology for any ... Read More
What to pay employees by Kabe Adrift
I just saw where they "raised" the minimum wage for garment workers to $140 a month. TERRIBLE! So my question is, if I were to pay my Cambodian employees $1.75 an hour, which comes out to exactly double the minimum wage for a 40 hour work ...
The salaries in Cambodia are abysmally low (and I thought that the salaries in Kosovo was bad; but Cambodia seems to beat that sorry figure). In essence; when I resided there (up until 2 months sago); blue collar workers (such as waitresses, ... Read More
How to get reaction - looking for a job by Hannes3
I am looking for a teaching job in Phnom Penh. Iam a qualified teacher, degree holder , teaching license and TEFOL. I handed my CV in at three different schools up to now ,no reaction.
It is not too difficult to secure a job my friend (as long as you have the right "assets" for the school). Unfortunately; the schools are looking for specific (I am sure that they refer to them as 'necessities' but in reality; ... Read More
Looking for info on a few areas in Cambodia by Pandapig8
Hi everyone, I'm not so familiar with the public transport system of Cambodia yet. Can anyone help me find out what sort of public transportation are available in the following areas and what would be the best mode of transportation is for eace ...
Concerning public transportation; there are only 3 bus routs in PP: ROUTE 01: Services all of Monivong Ave (from one end of the city to the other) ROUTE 02: Serves Mao Tse Sung Blvd (along with routes on National Blvd; near the French ... Read More
My son...lost and found by Frugalboy
I posted the other day about my son. He is a gentle guy but has fallen ill .depressed and confused. I found him today via social media. He went on walkabout. Left hotel lost money. He is not drug user never has been. I have sentWU money but his ...
Sorry to tell you this Kevin but--unfortunately--there really are no "safe" houses in PP; not even for women and children. I currently reside in PP and the only recommendation that I can forward concerning the "possibility" of ... Read More
How to get reaction - looking for a job by Hannes3
I am looking for a teaching job in Phnom Penh. Iam a qualified teacher, degree holder , teaching license and TEFOL. I handed my CV in at three different schools up to now ,no reaction.
Good luck; my friend on getting a "reaction" from schools here in PP. Even after turning in applications to teach ESL in various schools (20 in March of 2016); there has been no phone calls nor emails from the schools--nothing!--and to me ... Read More
Shipping from Cambo to Europe by Ben_Gunn
Hi I have to move back to Europe and I'd like to ship a few things back if possible. Nothing big, just a couple of tea chest size boxes with personal stuff. I can only find shipping from Thailand but nothing from Phnom Penh. Does anyone have ...
I am a former banker from the USA and a former English teacher in China (2015). I was asked to come to Cambodia to teach English in December of 2015--arrived here 5 months ago--and still have not been offered a position here (which is absolutely ... Read More
Had enough by madmax888
This September, I will be leaving Cambodia for good. After nearly 6 years, I have had enough. Many of you long time posters know me, as my first thread was read thousands of times. What you don't know is that my wife, after 4 1/2 years of living ...
After reading your statement; I am so sorry to hear that such has happened to you. If the same situation were to occur with me then yes; I too would also be bitter--but mainly with the individuals who supposedly engaged in the negative activity ... Read More
New To Phnom Penh
Hello. I recently relocated to PP--at the behest of a British friend of mine--who was also teaching with me in China (less than 1 year ago). After returning to my home in the USA last summer; I decided to come to PP so as to obtain an ESL teaching ... Read More