We got catfished on Workaway in Vietnam | Story Time/Vlog

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching this video. We didn't show pictures of the ad as we saw it posted. I debated it, but I don't want to air out the family online. Just know that it was much much different, with a lot of the images coming from what must have been "Emily's" new apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. This was one of the most stressful situations we've ever been in, and unfortunate that it was our first experience on Workaway. Despite our situation, we still standby the idea that volunteering in the local communities in a great way to give back and also learn about the culture of the areas you're travelling in. I also wanted to make a comment about the reviews on Workaway. Because the reviews go two ways (you review the hosts and the hosts review you), a lot of people, us included, are dissuaded from leaving negative reviews. Because this was our very first experience and we didn't have any other reviews yet, we didn't want to risk the host leaving a comment about us leaving early, despite the fact that the living areas, hosts, and activities expected of us were completely different than what was posted in the ad. We never left a review for this reason. We're wondering if other people experienced what we did and also chose not to leave a review, especially after the friend of "Emily" told us they had another volunteer bail.
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Bien Hoa, Vietnam | Filmed August 2023 #Vietnam #Workaway #Stroytime #Travel #TravelVlog #asia #sea #Packing #Carryon #Lightpacking #lighttravel
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Hey! My name is Hannah and I am currently travelling Asia with my boyfriend, Carson! We graduated with degrees in International business and Communications (Hannah) and business analytics (Carson) and set off on a life of full time travel and remote working.

[@foridor]

Your anguish at bailing on this terrible situation is palpable!! I hope you have recovered, and now realize that the world is not always "sweetness and light"! Your motives for attempting this experience were truly altruistic, and your expectations were philanthropic! Standards in so many places are NOT what we are accustomed to. Kudos to you for taking the bold step to leave - walking 40 minutes in the rain so late at night!! Good choice!! I hope you will provide a review for any possible future victims of what should be a great experience!!

[@LongLe-vl3pk]

As a Vietnamese, I am deeply sorry for what you have experienced! Support from Saigon!

[@HannahGodard]

Thank you, we just got unlucky :) But we love Vietnam and especially the Vietnamese people!

[@suzannemorris777]

I’m so so so sorry 😮. I proud of you both, you held it together an made the best decision. I consider the situation Disrespectful and Rude. Putting you to sleep with Rats is a health hazard plus filthy sheets?!?
You are good people volunteering your time with LOVE. I hope you’ve recovered from that horrible experience. Pleas don’t let this bad experience change the beautiful persons that you are .
GODS richest Blessings be upon you 🙏🏼

[@HannahGodard]

Thank you ❤️