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rockenwood

Ken

@rockenwood

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American expat in Vietnam

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American

Lives in HCMC, D7

Speaks English, Body

Registration: 03 August 2011

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Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
13 years ago
keno2

Where to buy Doritos by keno2

Anyone know if Doritos chips are available in the city? Have not been able to find them anywhere.

Ken

Try Veggies Shop in Sky garden 2 in Phu My Hung. They have a large selection of Mexican food (salsa, taco shells, refried beans, Doritos, and even Tostitos "Scoops") It's not cheap, but hey, sometimes you just need to eat some Mexican food. Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
13 years ago
rockenwood

language school pet peeves and highlights by rockenwood

This is for all the English teachers out there. Is there something about your school that drives you crazy and wish you could change it and/or is there something so impressive about your school that more schools should adopt. Share your ...

Ken

Thanks for the kind words Mark. People might think I paid you to say those things! Take care... Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
13 years ago
rockenwood

language school pet peeves and highlights by rockenwood

This is for all the English teachers out there. Is there something about your school that drives you crazy and wish you could change it and/or is there something so impressive about your school that more schools should adopt. Share your ...

Ken

Teacher Mark..... Please don't confuse the words "preferably" and "must be". Currently I have one 45 year old teacher on my short list who is quite impressive. She may get the job. Anyone can apply but because this is my business I have the right ... Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
13 years ago
rockenwood

language school pet peeves and highlights by rockenwood

This is for all the English teachers out there. Is there something about your school that drives you crazy and wish you could change it and/or is there something so impressive about your school that more schools should adopt. Share your ...

Ken

My own training center......www.ktdcgroup.com. We're adding a new teacher soon: /en/classified/asia/vietnam/65-social-teaching/128151-ielts-teacher.html Read More

Ken
rockenwood created a thread
13 years ago

language school pet peeves and highlights

This is for all the English teachers out there. Is there something about your school that drives you crazy and wish you could change it and/or is there something so impressive about your school that more schools should adopt. Share your ... Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
14 years ago
rambo4

VietComBank Interest Rate 16% / year by rambo4

Hi guys, Juz wanna check it is safe to open a saving account with the local banks in hcmc? The banks is giving 16% per yr ( interest rate ). Have anyone here open an account yet???

Ken

That amount of money will raise huge red flags. Do you have a good explanation where it came from? Is that cash or a wire transaction? Be prepared for the authorities to track your financial transactions, for real. I speak from experience. Sounds ... Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
14 years ago
rambo4

VietComBank Interest Rate 16% / year by rambo4

Hi guys, Juz wanna check it is safe to open a saving account with the local banks in hcmc? The banks is giving 16% per yr ( interest rate ). Have anyone here open an account yet???

Ken

If you're interested in receiving terrible, disorganized, unfriendly, service then definitely choose Vietcom Bank. If you prefer to be treated like a human being, then try HSBC or ANZ. Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
14 years ago
eym76

Where do you bank if you're an expat? by eym76

We're looking to open an account here, just a basic checking account where we can withdrawal money without a penalty, but also send money to our US account when needed. Have any expats had a good experience with Vietnamese banks? How about foreign ...

Ken

Hey Joey, My financial advisor is my Yoda. He's an expert on all things related to money in VN. You don't have to be rich to talk to him. He'll be happy to meet with you and discuss your situation. He prevented me from making some simple but ... Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
14 years ago
adam_li

Anyone will buy mooncake in HCMC? by adam_li

I saw many moon cakes promotion since early July. Do anybody have any suggestion of buying moon cake or anyone will buy it?

Ken

As far Mooncakes go.....don't judge a book by it's cover. Cakes were not meant to be heavier than rocks. It's too bad they don't put as much effort into the taste as they do the appearance. Read More

Ken
rockenwood replied to a thread
14 years ago
eym76

Question for those in Phu My Hung by eym76

Is there a noise ordinance? I'm honestly going to go nuts if I have to hear any more late night karaoke, and we need to live where it's much quieter than D. 5. Thanks!

Ken

True about Garden Cafe, but that'll end after we sabotage and booby trap their sound system, and throw some molotov cocktails filled with DEET in their general direction. Read More