One of the topics I have been having with people this week delves with the salaries of IT people, both Vietnamese and Expats, here in Vietnam. You get a lot of figures thrown out at you. It is hard to believe many times. Headhunter and HR companies always over inflate salaries of IT positions for obvious reasons so I never believe their figures. In the past, I have offered … [Read more...] about IT Salaries in Vietnam
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Oddly enough, I miss the Linux desktop
Despite my recent positive article over a week ago about using the Macbook Pro, I have started to miss running a Linux desktop. I know some are going to hate hearing this, especially Mac users, but my Linux desktops/laptops always ran faster then my current Macbook Pro. I got used to 20 second or less bootups especially with Arch Linux and Ubuntu Linux. With my Macbook Pro, … [Read more...] about Oddly enough, I miss the Linux desktop
Another Hoshi Update
Well, I have had Hoshi for nearly one and a half months now. Despite my Vet's warning that Hoshi would be dead within a month, that would have been two weeks ago, he is alive and kicking. He is very active now in his kennel. I will try to leave the kennel open during the day but he tends to stay inside. He no longer has his fever now and has gained a lot of weight. At … [Read more...] about Another Hoshi Update
Phong Vu Showroom – Saigon
Phong Vu is well known in Saigon, many people tend to buy their computer and computer parts here. The service is okay, I have bought motherboards from them before. Normally when I ride my motorbike, I will pass the Phong Vu showroom at least once or twice a day. I never took a picture before since this intersection is always busy. … [Read more...] about Phong Vu Showroom – Saigon
Early Morning in Saigon
I had an early morning breakfast at the Big C Highland's Coffee shop in the Phu Nhuan District. I has been over a year and a half since I have been there. Scenes like this is all too common in Vietnam. Construction is everywhere, most people in the city are having construction-fatigue these days. I miss the old days of Saigon just 6-7 years ago. … [Read more...] about Early Morning in Saigon