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IT jobs often fall off after 35 years old

IT jobs often fall off after 35 years old

Information technology education in Vietnam tends to focus on breadth rather than depth, so few people can or choose to stay in the field after turning 35.
Leaving my apartment for a house changed my life

Leaving my apartment for a house changed my life

If I get a mortgage, should I buy a house in Mekong Delta or Ho Chi Minh City?

If I get a mortgage, should I buy a house in Mekong Delta or Ho Chi Minh City?

Prioritizing work over family in your youth is a grave mistake

Prioritizing work over family in your youth is a grave mistake

Thinking that money solves all problems, I spent my youth buried in work and neglected my wife, children and elderly parents, only to regret it later on.
February 19, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Am I selfish for hiding my real income from my parents?

Am I selfish for hiding my real income from my parents?

I feel guilty after telling my parents that I only make VND12 million (US$491) a month when I actually earn VND25 million.
February 15, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
People should stop expecting real estate to become cheaper

People should stop expecting real estate to become cheaper

Older generations had to wait decades for their properties to rise to the current prices, so younger generations should do the same instead of complaining about expensive real estate.
February 13, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Money lent to friends is often impossible to reclaim

Money lent to friends is often impossible to reclaim

Friends or acquaintances rarely repay the money they borrowed, especially if it is below VND5 million (US$204).
February 12, 2024 | 04:21 pm PT
My $980 iPhone 8 Plus lasts seven years

My $980 iPhone 8 Plus lasts seven years

My VND24 million (US$984.8) iPhone 8 Plus, which has accompanied me for seven years, is still worth every penny.
February 10, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
My $800 private health insurance cannot cover a $14 medical bill

My $800 private health insurance cannot cover a $14 medical bill

I bought a VND20 million (US$820) private health insurance that would not even pay for a VND350,000 ($14.37) medical bill.
February 6, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
My online business leaves me bankrupt

My online business leaves me bankrupt

Thinking that an online business requires no effort to maintain, my wife and I poured our money into one only for it to fail after a while.
February 5, 2024 | 06:19 pm PT
Young people are wasting their money on iPhones, Macbooks

Young people are wasting their money on iPhones, Macbooks

An intern at my company threw away his perfectly functioning laptop and then used his mother’s credit card to buy an expensive Macbook just to show off.
February 4, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
Many buy iPhones as symbol of luxury, not as practical choice

Many buy iPhones as symbol of luxury, not as practical choice

A lot of the people I know prefer iPhones over other brands despite their high prices just because they look “lavish.”
February 2, 2024 | 04:33 pm PT
My uncle loses out on $12,200 for refusing to sell his yellow apricot tree

My uncle loses out on $12,200 for refusing to sell his yellow apricot tree

My uncle refused to sell his yellow apricot tree for VND300 million (US$12,282), only for it to die a few months later.
January 31, 2024 | 06:33 pm PT
Property remains vacant for two years after landlord raises rent for over $1,300

Property remains vacant for two years after landlord raises rent for over $1,300

My company’s old office has remained unoccupied for two years after its owner raised the rent from VND24 million (US$978) to VND32 million ($1,303).
January 29, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Experience does not guarantee employment for workers above 35 years old

Experience does not guarantee employment for workers above 35 years old

Having years of experience does not make you immune to getting replaced by younger people, especially for simple and repetitive jobs.
January 28, 2024 | 06:35 pm PT
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