Vietnam-assigned Product Development Specialist

1. Managers are willing to teach, the leadership style is open, and they are also willing to help resolve issues when problems arise with other departments.

2. The atmosphere within the department is harmonious.

1. The salary for an overseas assignment is average.

2. The salary is paid in foreign currency, and the exchange rate used by the company gives you a clear understanding every month of what foreign exchange losses are.

3. The division of responsibilities among departments is uneven; capable departments end up taking on much more work.

4. Regarding foreigners’ salary income tax and labor insurance in Vietnam, HR does not proactively explain the details clearly. You have to check your salary statement yourself to find out how much has been deducted—and it is genuinely a lot.

5. After paying into Vietnam’s employee welfare fund, employee benefits are determined by the company.

6. Regarding the pandemic, the company may first need to understand what “planning ahead” means.

7. Whether the boss is generous is hard to say.

Working on an overseas assignment is tough. Your salary may decrease for no apparent reason because of foreign exchange losses or temporary company decisions. Whether this job is worth investing in may be something you have to experience for yourself.