Ask A New Hanoian
... is The New Hanoian's Q&A forum. If you've got a question about life in Hanoi that you think you should pose to someone in the know, here is the place to do it.
Housekeeper Payrise???
THis may be a question more for older hanoians than younger hanoians... Or at least ones who have been here longer.
When I first arrived i hired a housekeeper for $100 per month. for 4 1/2 hours a day 5 days a week. She also works part time for another family. She is fantastic she cooks, she cleans, and is very trustworthy.
She has just asked for what i would say is a ridiculious raise in pay to $150.
Because i don't know many other people who hire a housekeeper I would love to know...
What is the going rate for a housekeeper...?? I have heard wildly different amounts here so I would love to see the difference...
I know inflation is insane.... But to anyone a 50% payrise would be a lot within a year....
I would love to hear some viewpoints.... PLease note that do know this seems a bit colonialist and ridiculious. I want to keep the peace, and be a good employer...
Cheers.
Sam
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Contact martial arts in Hanoi
Hi
I have been looking for a martial arts club with contact. Preferably muay thai/ thai boxing, mixed martial arts, brazilian jiu jitsu, submissionwrestling or kick boxing. All the martial arts school i have found or heard about was traditional with non or very little contact.
Hope somebody knows a place.
Thanks!
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Camera person required for mini documentary
I am looking for a skilled 'cameraperson' to film a volunteer medical trek beginning next Tuesday in the hill tribe villages around Mai Chau. It only needs to be for a few days and a video camera will be provided. If you have a background in this area please contact me at christineandrews07@gmail.com or phone 097 654 5852.
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I Need A Website Constructing
i need a website constructing for my new sports supplement business can anyone recommend a good web designer
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utter rubbish
Can we do something about the utter rubbish section. It seems that there are some people who are playing with this click. I agree with all the others click but the one who will click on the utter rubbish must be identified and explain.
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vintage bikes
where can i find an older american/european bicycle? i have checked out the old "black market" area but could only find chinese or vietnamese bikes. i know bikes are sold on ba trieu as well, but those wont do...
thanks in advance
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posted about 2 weeks ago by kinhvanhoa to Etiquette
Reliable camera bag for DSLR at a reasonable price?
Does anyone know where to buy a reliable camera bag for DSLR at a reasonable price?
Padding doesn't matter since I have a nice one. But it should be water-proof. I have a dslr with a vetical grip. Normally, I mount 24-70 L with a hood. Additional lenses I have are 10-20 and 70-200. No flash. Could you recommend a bag which suit all of the equipments? I in fact have a backpack of Case Logic. So, I'd like to have a handy or a formal camera bag.
Thanks.
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Wanted Agent to Sort out Business Visa
Does anyone know of any agents in Hanoi who can sort out a business visa
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Selling Sports Supplements in Hanoi
I had a business back in the UK selling all kinds of sports supplements (protein,creatine etc)when i come to move to Hanoi at the end of the month do you think there would be a call for me to start up this business in Hanoi...it would only be a small sideline operation if there is a market for it in Hanoi......what do you think?
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Temple/Pagoda entrance fee?
Does anyone know if any of Hanoi's temples or pagodas have an entrance fee?
Which ones?
Cheers!
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Good hair salons
Can anyone recommend good hair salons that will do a good cut and highlights
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Place to buy quality bed sheets?
Can anyone recommend a place to buy luxurious quality, pure cotton bed sheets - that are vaguely reasonably priced?
Also, pillows?
Thanks
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Tent (hiking shop)
Hi,
Would anyone know where to get a basic small hiking-tent in Hanoi?
Are there any shops around that would sell equipment related to hiking at all? (Except the "russian shop".)
Or maybe an army-shop, or something, with a tent for a whole division.
Thanks
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hair wax, bike lights
There are two things that i am struggling to find:
1) decent hair wax, i can only find gel at the moment, even the ones that say wax are gel really
2) bike lights
any help with this would be much appreciated!
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What size bike can i ride
Im coming out to hanoi next month and i was going to get myself a motorbike. I have a UK full driving licence so what size bike can i have upto. If i wanted a bigger bike are there such things as bike tests in Vietnam?
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Bicycle Maintenance
Hello all, my mountain bike is in need of a tune up. Anyone know of a shop that does such a service
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AA in Hanoi?
Is there a branch of Alcoholics Anonymous in Hanoi?
I'm asking on behalf of a friend (no, really).
If you know of one that welcomes expats, please PM / email me.
Thanks.
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Photos & schmancy envelopes
Hello all,
I was wondering if anybody knew of a good (great?) place to get professional-quality photographic prints made, preferably with a choice of papers, not just the glossy stuff.
I need to send out some mailers and would prefer to print on a fine art matte paper, something with some weight to it. Is there anywhere in Ha Noi that provides a service like this? It would be a bulk order of between 200-300 prints per image, if that matters. But small prints, which leads to the second question:
Is there a store here that specializes in stationary products, that sells like nice, small envelopes, roughly 4x6 size? Simple envelopes, nothing fancy, but also not just plain white thin postage stuff. I need an envelope that says Hey, this guy took a minute picking me out; this guy cares a lot.
Thanks for the help.
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protein shake
does anyone know if it's possible to get protein powder in hanoi for use after a gym session?
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posted about 4 months ago by ngocha_ftu to Etiquette
mexican restaurant
This is a survey i know it's not a place to do it but i really need your opinions, so the more answers you give, the better my survey is. Thank you in advance:
a, Do you like mexican food? ( if you have never eaten mexican food before, would you like to try?)
b, If there was a mexican restaurant serving good mexican food right in the old quarters, nice place, not too expensive, would you like to come?
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