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liquidlotus · Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 2 Location: U.S.A

Hello,
I was offered a job in Jakarta with EF. This is my first teaching job and I would like to hear what others have experienced. I'm no stranger to Indo ( lived there previously for six months, I think it is one of most fantabulous places in the world!) but have never made it to Jakarta ... I always get stuck by the ocean and "plan to leave tomorrow " hee!
I would appreciate any info available or any interesting stories...and how hard is it to learn how to ride a motorbike?...I've ridden passanger plenty of times, but I would like to be able to drive myself to the rice paddies at night to look at the fireflies...or lack thereof... ( hee hee)

Thanks and be well!

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

With regard to EF you'd be better searching this site for old posts as it's all been said before.

Concerning learning to ride a bike, Jakarta is BUSY! wait until late at night, then practice around your area when the streets are less crowded, you shouldn't venture out in the day until you've got your skills & confidence up as it is very dangerous. You should get an international licence from home (a car one will do), but it's not really necessary, and you won't need tax or insurance unless you're thinking of buying a big sports bike (over 250cc)

I think you may be quite some distance from the 'rice paddies' also.

Good luck, Be careful & Have fun Cool

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

As far as I can make out there are at least two EF franchisees in Jakarta. Make sure you know which one is referred to in posts on this forum, as the two that I know of are quite different.

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

Winmar · Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 125 Location: Melbourne

Have you considered going somewhere other than Jakarta? You'd find work elsewhere, and there are much nicer places to be.

rayman · Joined: 24 May 2003 Posts: 427

I have experience working with 3 EF branches and know teachers from 2 others. Message me if you'd like more details. It can be either a good or bad experience largely dependent on the branch you work for. I think you'd be better of coming over here first rather than accepting a position from your home land.

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

Where did the OP go?