A lovely night here in Saigon. M and I enjoyed beers on the roof as the sun set.
Both my interviews went well. Although there were no firm offers, I think there are possibilities at both places. And I have another interview tomorrow morning. I got a call just a few hours after I sent my cv. I’m hoping it’s a positive sign that they wanted to see me so quickly! Lack of experience and time in VN is a definite drawback for some of the better places (of course), but today I feel that there’s a chance if I can get my foot in a door, I develop a career here. However, it does seem that a (good) full time contract may be hard to come by. At my second interview the Head of Studies told me that basically, they don't offer full time contracts unless someone dies! But despite this he was encouraging about my chance of getting work.
Most of the expats I've met so far have been American or English, with some Aussies too. In some places, classes have a VN teacher as well as an English speaking teacher. And some places are very much driven by whether the students like you or not.
The second interview was within walking distance of where we're staying. This mural was on the way, an image we've seen a few times around the city.
After my interview tomorrow we'll be moving to the studio. It will be kind of sad to leave our current place - we are getting to know the maids, one of whom gave us some fruit tonight as a present! Sweet.
