Career Change?

No, I doubt I will change my job any time soon.

But, I may take on a teaching job (not career). Lan--I call her chi Lan, now (big sister Lan)--introduced me to a man, named Mohan. He is planning to open a (professional development) college. English teachers are in demand here, especially the viet kieu type ('American' Vietnamese) such as myself. So, the other night, I had sushi for dinner with said man and Lan. (By the way, Sushi is not bad--first time trying it here in Saigon). Afterwards, we went to have drinks along with a couple of his friends at the Sheraton...

Neighborhood:
Apparently, Lan's bar (Heart of Darkness, on Le Thanh Ton street) is in the neighborhood where there are lots of Japanese people along with many other ethnic groups. (She's got an excellent location for her bar). Aussies most commonly frequent the bar. Rent is about $200-$250 USD, on average, with decent security. If I move out of my aunt's home I would more to District 1 where most expats live.

Japanese cuisine:
Like I said, it's not bad. Fresh. I must try a few more restaurants. Price is still cheaper than it is in San Francisco. And, portions are only a little bit smaller. Sake is cheaper and deliscious.

Mohan:
He's nice. I think we get along--like-minded, regarding travels and family. He was in Business Development for Band of America. We talked about the cities/countries he's visited. We're in discussion about me working in his soon-to-open school as a teacher or perhaps a salesperson/recruiter. I'd accept if the schedule/price is right... I'm looking for a schedule that's more flexible than what I have at IITS-VN so that I may travel. :-}

Sheraton Hotel:
On the top floor of the Sheraton is a club/lounge with live music. It's fancy for Saigon. There are, however, many 'escort' girls there, dressed nicely. Much eye-candy! (Cute guys seem to be rare in VN). We had drinks there, after the sushi dinner, where I met two of his friends. One is a lawyer. The other is in biz-dev for the tobacco company that produces Lucky Strikes and Cool. I learned interesting tidbits, from the tobacco guy, about distinguishing between authentic and counterfeit cigarettes: 1) squeeze the filter portion of a new pack and you'll hear squeaks sort of like crinkling plastic; 2) check for packaging details (i.e., embossed logo, etc.).