@Angy Buleh
Dutch expat in Indonesia
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13 posts
About me
Dutch
Lives in South Tangerang, Banten
Registration: 21 February 2019
Activity
Sense of humour in Indonesia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Indonesians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
I don't think Indonesians have a sense of humor as Western Europeans have like Dave Allen. On TV silly humor with old sound effects and childish laughter. For every foreigner on TV that says something bad, a demonstration is happening. As people ... Read More
Banking system for expats in jakarta by dhan1234
Hi, I am moving to Jakarta , got an offer letter from a multinational company, I would like to know how easy is to open a bank account and apply a unsecured credit card from any bank in Jakarta for an expat, and what is the taxation rules for an ...
Your native bank pass and credit card are still working fine. It's not that Indonesian cards are cheaper in use? If your stay is only for few years I would use the ones from your own country. Also a reminder bank business in Indonesia takes 10x ... Read More
Looking for teaching positions by CMVisser
I am looking to immigrate to Bali in order to teach English any information would be welcome
There a lot of female Australian University students taking a break in Indonesia teaching English for low pay combining it with a holiday. Unless you have some Official English Teaching papers it is for a non native English speaker impossible. If ... Read More
New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Martin, Java has lots of mountains and heavy traffic on bad roads. You're in luck if you're an English driver we drive on the same side. Well, normally. People here don't use indicators when they switch lanes. 30% is in a big hurry that ... Read More
why is it so difficult to get a "live in" Maid? by Schamell
Hello We're now since 2 years in Jakarta and we were lucky to have a really good live in Maid. She was great with our son, spoke English well and was willing to learn cooking. Now she is getting married and left us. Since 2 Month we're ...
I think it is impossible to find a maid that speaks English well as most of them come from the village to earn some money and when they go back half of them don't come back. With the English knowledge comes a better job at a mall. The housing of ... Read More
Why is it difficult to get native american teacher in Jakarta? by CarolineSurya
Hi, I am urgently needed a full time english teacher who is an american and lives in jakarta now. I have been looking for weeks but somehow still don’t get any up til now. Is it because of the offers not good enough? Can anyone help ...
You could always try to find someone at the American Club Jakarta east of Jl. Fatmawati. I had Indonesian lessons there once in a room they rented. The club has all kinds of sport facilities. Read More
Marrying Indonesian girl and settling in Indonesia by geek64bit
I am 23 year old Indian currently working in New Delhi as marketing professional. I hv been in relationship with a Indonesian girl for 2 year and we both want to marry . We both hv same religion as muslim. I did traveled to Indonesia 3 times on ...
As far as I know your native Indonesian wife can get you a stay permit, but she can't give you a job permit. My native wife is a freelancer and it's a hassle and expensive to make a NV or CV, which would work best if you had several native ... Read More
Driving from the airport to bekasi by Jennypeck
Hi there, i haven't been home in the last 12 years, suddenly had a family emergency and has to fly back home tomorrow night. Just wondering if anyone can help me out with the estimate traveling time from the airport to Bekasi, and also... is the ...
For some reason the map of Grab doesn't shop my complex location and Go Car has it. Anyone else ever had any difficulties getting the driver to the proper location? Read More
Expat Gathering in Jakarta by abdulkhalil
I was recently invited by Expat.com to attend a gathering with other members in Malaysia. So I was just wondering if Expat.com plan to arrange a gathering in Jakarta whereby we could meet up with our Experts for coffee or a meal.
I love to have a meeting on Saturdays at BXC mall, South Tangerang. On that day I don't have a car, but I can even walk home form there. Read More
Roommate Wanted by GuestPoster5622
Hallo, I m from Netherlands, looking for for a shared accomodation, I ll be staying in Indonesia for 4 months starting from March 2019. Need advise and if you have a place and need a roommate, contact me, thanks!
Guesthouses are not that expensive. I enjoyed my stay at Aphrodite Residence west of Jl. Fatmawati. It had a small swimming pool and airco in the room. You meet lots of people that stay for 1-2 weeks as well as long-stay residents. Before I stayed ... Read More
New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I'm living with my Indonesian wife in a small housing complex in South Tangerang not too far from BXC mall, where I also visit Gold Gym 1-2x per week. i do some graphic design on my iMac and due my wife's 2nd job I'm mostly alone on ... Read More
will I be able to find a job without a previous experience in teaching by Guest Poster264
Hi everybody, My name is Amir. I'm a French born from Tunisian parents, living in Canada for almost 14 years and previously in France . I possess the 3 citizenships (Canadian, French and Tunisian). I am planning to move to Jakarta in the ...
My experience is that newly graduated Australian University female students will work for less money while trying to have a holiday as well. If you really want to teach at a private school you really the papers to back that up. Read More