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malu · Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 1344 Location: Sunny Java

Last I heard EF Pamulang was taking anyone with the right passport and a pulse.

bmoore · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 18

Thanks

ashanmari · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 22

I keep seeing a repeat on this forum, all the same kind of "I want to go to Indonesia and teach but am limited to only EF schools which are supposedly awful," woeful thoughts-- and I have them too-- I am headed to teach at BSD Tangerang in January 2010 and have completely abolished my expectations-- I figure that I am the sole creator of my reality therefore if I remain positive and have no expectations and don't worry about things that I can't control it will be the incredible TEFL/Indo experience that I am dreaming about--- Salary certainly isn't the reason to come to Indonesia, or at least it is not for me, there would be better options, its to be part of the cultural community and take a break from where ever your job lies now and move on and learn from whatever the islands have to offer-- If EF does things differently and their morale is a tad shifty, than so be it, its a learning experience, its only a job, and itll be over before you know it-- it can't be that bad, or at least thats what I keep telling myself. There are cons, I'm sure, but what and where is perfect? Learn from the things you don't enjoy, make them better

Chris Patton · Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 15 Location: Bumi Serpong Damai

Ashanmari, you are absolutely right in your attitude toward coming to Indonesia. You are indeed the author of your own happiness. Having said that, I hope you will be pleasantly surprised with BSD-Tangerang.

If you contact our HR office, they will give you my email address. Please feel free to email me and I will do my best to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Chris Patton
DoS EF BSD-Tangerang

akmoler · Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 8

I have accepted a position with EF Swara; I was asked to list my assignment preferences between EF Tanjung Duren, BSD Tangerang, Gading Serpong, Cengkareng or Puri. Anyone with experience have a suggestion?

Zorobabel · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 82

No experience with any of the places you have mentioned, but BSD Tangerang is far away from the action. Cengkareng is quite far from central Jakarta, as well. There are many different Puris, so you would have to specify. EF Tanjung Duren is the head branch for EF Swara as far as I know, and Kelapa Gading/Serpong is a fairly nice location in terms of the surrounding malls/entertainment.

travelNteach · Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 222

Zorobabel are you sure that kelapa gading and gading sepong are the same place?

Zorobabel · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 82

Nope, I was completely wrong. I read it as "Gading/Sunter." Have no clue where Gading Serpong is.

father Mackenzie · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 105 Location: Jakarta Barat

Gading Serpong is part of Tangerang just outside of Jakarta. It is about 50 mins to the centre of Jakarta. It is very urban and a little less hetic than many other places around the city.

samoht · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 8 Location: jakarta

i wish people would stop bitchin bout ef
i worked at ef pluit for 3 years and they were great years for me
lots of training and support
good people
lots of positive
i make way more now, but would gladly work at ef pluit again
for less
theres more to a job than money
and ef gives that

ashanmari · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 22

Thanks for your reply samoht--
I agree, there is much more to a job than money, and to be honest, I'm definitely not traveling to Indonesia to get rich =p
I have heard great things about EF BSD from the people who work/have worked there hopefully I can add to the positivity.
I am glad that you had a positive experience with EF Pluit =)