Everything They Don’t Want You to Know About Teaching English in Vietnam 🇻🇳

Thinking about teaching English in Vietnam? Before you apply, quit your job, or spend money on some shady/expensive TEFL course — watch this first. In this exclusive interview, I sit down with one of our most successful clients and longtime friends, Paul. He’s out here living it — teaching English in Vietnam, building a better life, and keeping it 100% honest about what it actually takes.

We break down everything they don’t want you to know: who really gets hired, what kind of money you can expect, the hidden gatekeeping in the industry, and how to avoid the traps that leave so many foreigners broke, stuck, or burnt out.

Whether you’re a digital nomad, late-career switcher, or just looking to escape the Western grind, this is the real talk you won’t hear from recruiters or travel influencers. No sugarcoating — just straight game from people who’ve been in the trenches and came out ahead.

At Reborn Abroad, we’ve helped people from all walks of life relocate smart, live better, and avoid the common traps — and Uncle Paul’s story proves what’s possible when you move with purpose.

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0:00 – Intro to Teaching in Vietnam: Key Insights
2:41 – Average Teaching Hours in Vietnam: What to Expect
3:31 – Teaching Salary in Vietnam: Pay, Benefits & Expectations
7:12 – Vung Tau vs. Saigon: Comparing Teaching Lifestyles & Opportunities
7:54 – Work Permit Process for Teachers in Vietnam
12:40 – Expat Lifestyle in Vietnam: Cost of Living & Daily Life
23:38 – Teachers Working Unofficially in Vietnam: Risks & Rewards
26:52 – Bureaucracy in Vietnam: Navigating Red Tape as a Foreigner
30:06 – Vietnam vs. China vs. Cambodia: Teaching Comparison & Lifestyle