Excellent article about growing up as a mixed kid in Indonesia

[Shadrach]

A clear illustration of this can be seen when we compare countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong contrasted with East Timor, Suriname, Portuguese India, Mozambique, and Angola.

Additionally, it's worth noting that Canada, Australia, and New Zealand were once British colonies, and despite any personal preferences, it is a historical fact that the United States was also a British colony.

Yes it is worth noting that yes the British left administration skills and railroads and the French left architecture and nice bread, while they were in these countries they colonized, they did some very cruel acts against the indigenous people already there! Aborigines for example! Natives in Canada and America too!

This was why I specifically replied to the American context.

you are right about them paying taxes helps the community through civil services. I was referring to the closed attitude towards employing locals and helping the community in that way. It can create resentment in the local community in a third world country also.

 

[Samoerai]

Riots against Chinese popularion in Indonesia in 1998? I wonder why? Must be some simple reason.

 

[snpark]

Riots against Chinese popularion in Indonesia in 1998? I wonder why? Must be some simple reason.

IPhone 2 was launched

 

[centurion]

Riots against Chinese popularion in Indonesia in 1998? I wonder why? Must be some simple reason.

Global warming, lack of solar panels, gender inequality or similar.

 

[Bob]

There's plenty of bars in Senopati where they don't let white male Europeans in.

Who do they let in?

 

[snpark]

Who do they let in?

Well if you read the whole thread I say

Chinese indonesians. Wealthy ones. No westerners

 

[pantaiema]

Another Story Iain Wilson Kobak Canadian and his journey to become WNI.


Born and raised in Papua, Iain Wilson Kobak considers Papua as his home.

Iain's parents came to Papua as missionaries. As a child, Iain was very familiar with the nature of Papua which he called a 'piece of heaven'.

"My childhood was very beautiful, my brothers and I always played with friends, going in and out of the forest," said Iain.

When his parents decided their family would move to Canada, Iain chose to return to Papua after finishing college.

"I decided to become an Indonesian citizen, no matter what," he said.

That wish came true. He officially assumed the status of an Indonesian citizen in 2011.

Iain is now married to a Papuan woman and has five children, whom he names with traditional Papuan names.

 

[pantaiema]

Viral Dutch Foreigner Sells Chicken Noodles in Yogyakarta, Priced at IDR 7,000 per Portion,

The price of Chicken Noodles was Rp 7,000 a bowl in August 2020. Taking into account an inflation rate of 4% over four years period, that would equate to about Rp 8,200 in today's value, which could be rounded up to Rp 9,000. If you sell chicken noodles at Rp 9,000, it's unlikely to achieve a profit of anywhere near Rp 33 million per month. Also this lady has three degrees in three different subjects in Sport Management, Leisure Time management, Intercultural Communication.

This further supports the idea that many people, including foreigners accustomed to a Western lifestyle, can live comfortably in Indonesia for much less than Rp 33 million. Also Rp33m a month in Indonesia is a decent salary. The original thread about expats salary is in this link

Discussion about expat salaries and perks as English teacher in Indonesia

Not sure why/where you disagree balifrog. Perhaps you could enlighten me. A school offering 33 jt a month for a teacher here, is not comparable to a foreign company bringing in one of their employees on a relocation package- obviously it depends on the company but it usually includes...

www.expatindo.org

 

[Samoerai]

Viral Dutch Foreigner Sells Chicken Noodles in Yogyakarta, Priced at IDR 7,000 per Portion,

The price of Chicken Noodles was Rp 7,000 a bowl in August 2020. Taking into account an inflation rate of 4% over four years period, that would equate to about Rp 8,200 in today's value, which could be rounded up to Rp 9,000. If you sell chicken noodles at Rp 9,000, it's unlikely to achieve a profit of anywhere near Rp 33 million per month. Also this lady has three degrees in three different subjects in Sport Management, Leisure Time management, Intercultural Communication.

This further supports the idea that many people, including foreigners accustomed to a Western lifestyle, can live comfortably in Indonesia for much less than Rp 33 million. Also Rp33m a month in Indonesia is a decent salary. The original thread about expats salary is in this link

Discussion about expat salaries and perks as English teacher in Indonesia

Not sure why/where you disagree balifrog. Perhaps you could enlighten me. A school offering 33 jt a month for a teacher here, is not comparable to a foreign company bringing in one of their employees on a relocation package- obviously it depends on the company but it usually includes...

www.expatindo.org

Why is this viral? Kurang mengerti ...

 

[Pak Tani]

Also this lady has three degrees in three different subjects in Sport Management, Leisure Time management, Intercultural Communication.

Some evil people claim that these studies only lead to unemployment. This brave woman proved them wrong.

 

[Helpful Herbert]

Some evil people claim that these studies only lead to unemployment. This brave woman proved them wrong.

Seems like all 3 of those degrees have direct relevance to the job.

 

[jstar]

Yep, a shame she didn’t do an MBA to help with her bookkeeping.

 

[pantaiema]

Another real-life example happened A few years ago. When things went wrong, Ian Whiteley found himself homeless in Jakarta. He was a retired Civil Engineer. But he is too naive, blindly trust in his wni wife, directing his pension into her account. However, when she disappeared, he was left with nothing and eventually became homeless.