Sohini2013
Indian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Indian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 09 July 2013
Activity
Looking for baby food steamer cum blender - where to buy?
Looking for an all-in-one baby food maker (steamer plus blender) like Baby Cook. Any idea where we may be able to buy this? Many thanks. Read More
Low fat fresh or UHT milk?
I'm looking for low-fat milk (fresh or UHT). We're new in Vietnam and have no idea if this is available. Please could anyone let me know? Thanks! Read More
Moving to HCMC by AlanWee
Can anyone advise me which is the best service apartment in HCMC for year long stay. No worries about budget since company is paying for it. I am looking for a 2 bedroom apartment about 140-150 sq meter in size if avail. Your kind assistance to ...
We're in the Somerset, Ho Chi Minh City, District 1. It's pretty decent. We'll be here for 6 weeks while we wait for our shipment to arrive, but I know they do long term leases too. Good luck Read More
Comparing domestic help by redsneef
Hi, So we are considering a move to HCMC....a question about nannies/domestic helpers. We lived in shanghai for 5 years and had two forms of helpers. We had the Chinese Ayi, before we gave birth to our child, and a Filipino after we gave birth to ...
We're moving to Vietnam (HCMC) too and I asked almost identical questions. I've had advice from various forums, including this one. From what I understand, a good salary for a person living with you is USD 300 + accommodation + meals. Lots ... Read More
Moving with an infant: Where to find a nanny, housekeeper and cook? by Sohini2013
Hi there, We (my husband, five month old and I) are moving to HCMC from Pune, India, in August. While I'm an old hand at moving countries (we have moved five times in just over twelve years), this move will be my first with a baby. I'm hoping to ...
Many thanks, Kristina. That was a very useful post as it gives me a sense of the overall picture. A full time nanny at USD 150? Is that the rate for Vietnamese nannies who can speak English and who are educated up to the BA level? I'm getting quoted ... Read More
Moving with an infant: Where to find a nanny, housekeeper and cook? by Sohini2013
Hi there, We (my husband, five month old and I) are moving to HCMC from Pune, India, in August. While I'm an old hand at moving countries (we have moved five times in just over twelve years), this move will be my first with a baby. I'm hoping to ...
Thanks, vinamove! Much appreciated. As above. Read More
Moving with an infant: Where to find a nanny, housekeeper and cook? by Sohini2013
Hi there, We (my husband, five month old and I) are moving to HCMC from Pune, India, in August. While I'm an old hand at moving countries (we have moved five times in just over twelve years), this move will be my first with a baby. I'm hoping to ...
Thanks so much, kimegitee. We will put up in a serviced apartment for a few weeks while our household goods are in transit. I will contact you once we move into our home. Read More
Moving with an infant: Where to find a nanny, housekeeper and cook? by Sohini2013
Hi there, We (my husband, five month old and I) are moving to HCMC from Pune, India, in August. While I'm an old hand at moving countries (we have moved five times in just over twelve years), this move will be my first with a baby. I'm hoping to ...
Thanks, Aurelie, for drawing my attention to the Job board. I wanted to find out from other expats how things worked in terms of employing household staff before posting an advert myself. Read More
Moving with an infant: Where to find a nanny, housekeeper and cook?
Hi there, We (my husband, five month old and I) are moving to HCMC from Pune, India, in August. While I'm an old hand at moving countries (we have moved five times in just over twelve years), this move will be my first with a baby. I'm hoping to ... Read More