Meet Our Clients | One of Our Oldest Clients Still Living & Working in Vietnam 🇻🇳

In this Meet Our Clients episode, we sit down with Sam, one of Reborn Abroad’s oldest clients, who’s been living and working in Vietnam for over seven years.

Sam is originally from Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, and when we first worked together, I was just starting out helping people land teaching jobs abroad. Time flies — I honestly didn’t realize how long I’d been doing this until Sam reminded me he became a client seven years ago. We got him set up in Vietnam, and he never left.

In this conversation, Sam shares what life looked like before Vietnam — long hours, good money, constant stress — and how things changed after the move. We talk about how Vietnam has evolved over the years, the different grades he’s taught, the best and worst parts of teaching English, and what day-to-day life really feels like after you’ve been here long term.

We also get into safety, culture shock, and the kind of adjustments new teachers don’t always think about before they arrive. Most importantly, Sam offers real advice for beginners who are considering teaching English in Vietnam today — what to expect, what’s changed, and what still hasn’t.

This episode is a real example of what happens when someone makes the jump, gets properly set up from the start, and actually builds a life abroad. Big Uncle looked out for him, got him situated, and Reborn Abroad’s expat consulting helped him avoid early mistakes that cost people time, money, and sanity.

If you’re thinking about teaching English in Vietnam, starting over abroad, or just want to hear from someone who’s actually stayed long term — this one’s worth watching.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:24 Working in the States
5:57 How Has Vietnam Changed?
8:25 Which Grades Have You Taught?
15:07 Worst Part of Teaching
16:43 The Best Part of Teaching
25:25 Safety
26:18 Culture Shock
35:32 Final Thoughts
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