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Baz · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 32

Maybe an old question, but I'll try....

I like the idea of working in Indonesia, but I also have debts. I've heard that there are a few jobs paying at international rates. True? I have a master's, a TESOL cert. and lots of experience teaching in Asia and the U.S. Thanks!

Cardinal Synn · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Posts: 586

For God's sake! Look through the old posts on this forum. It's not so difficult. Sorry, don't mean to sound nasty, but you aren't exactly being Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Originality with your line of questioning. Your questions have been answered many, many times before.

TEAM_PAPUA · Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 1679 Location: HOLE

So, what is a good salary in Indonesia? Laughing

gugelhupf · Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Posts: 575 Location: Jabotabek

Definitely recommend you try another country if you want to service debts in hard currency.

TEAM_PAPUA · Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 1679 Location: HOLE

As long as you don't hit the bars too often or want to dine out in the hotels your salary in both Indonesia & China will go a long way - in my experience at least.

guruengerish · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Posts: 424 Location: Australia

As has been said many times, if you don't hit the bars, don't make 'loans'
to friends, one can save a little each month and have enough to travel at the end of or during the contract.

I tried hard to save 20% of my salary for overseas use, but U$60.00 a month didn't amount to a helluva lot, and I had quite a struggle. I gave up in the end and just enjoyed myself! There's plenty of nice places to go to in Indonesia, and holding a KITAS does mean admission to places such as Borobodur at local prices. One of the few perks.

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

Winmarr · Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 115 Location: Melbourne

Bloody hell, Rp.60.000 for a beer??!! I assume that's in Jakarta.

Not going to bars is sound advice.

gugelhupf · Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Posts: 575 Location: Jabotabek

60k for a beer is swish nightclub price in Jkt. Spirits are also phenomenally expensive. A bottle of Bintang in a warung would cost a fraction of that.

guruengerish · Joined: 28 Mar 2004 Posts: 424 Location: Australia

Sorry for the late response, but I've been away.

Wow, someone saved U$5,500 in six months. Isn't that around Rp55 juta!! That's well over a year's pay for most schools outside of Jakarta.

Good luck if you can do it. you must lke nasi goreng a hulluva lot!

ash · Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 125 Location: Oz

its strange how 1 or 2 beers at a westerners bar can sometimes equal the cost of a nights accomodation. that doesn't really happen in oz. changes yr perspective on priorities.