Many Vietnamese continue to prefer fake coffee products despite growing evidence that they contain little to no real coffee, with cheap additives like soybean powder and corn starch often taking the place of genuine beans.
Many foreigners and even some locals find themselves overwhelmed by the intensity of Vietnamese coffee, with some experiencing caffeine intoxication after just one cup.
I once heard a mother scold her child, "I should've laid an egg instead of you." Years later, I heard a father sigh, "I should've bought more land instead of investing in my child."
Many schools in Vietnam now admit sixth graders based on academic records instead of entrance exam scores. Because of this, I decided to have my child start taking an English certification test in third grade to prepare for the new admissions system.
What foreign language should students learn today? Should English be the only mandatory option in schools? The answer depends on personal interests, environment, and career goals, especially at the university level.
I have worked at my company for 10 years, but my salary is still low, and there is no chance of promotion. I rely on side jobs to get by. I am thinking about quitting.
Job-hopping no longer guarantees higher pay for most workers, although some readers believe that opportunities are open at any age if one has the skills needed.
There were times I broke down in tears at the meeting table from the sheer pressure of work, but quitting never crossed my mind—that would've been the laziest way out.
Holding my university diploma, I felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders, but at the time, I did not realize I was missing many essential life skills.
Many of my colleagues take their kids out, go shopping, or stay up late on Sunday night. By Monday morning, they are so tired they don't want to go to work.