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renzobenzo1 · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 85

Which is better overall?
Where is more enjoyable to teach children at?
Which countries' schools offer more support to teachers?
Where are the people friendlier?
Can I get a gf in Indonesia?

Note: I know this is very broad and locations and experiences will vary. I would like to try both countries at some stage but am weighing up which one might be better to teach at first.
I have 1 years experience in Korea and no teaching certificate. Just a double degree. I am 25 from New Zealand.

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

If/when you find a girlfriend in Indonesia, and it's not difficult, just remember that if things get serious, and she's Muslim, then be prepared to share that faith with her if you marry.

There are few who would be allowed by their family to marry a non-Muslim.

Personally, I found it a pain to have to vet every place we wanted to eat at, to ensure that it was 'halal'. Indonesian food is nice, but I do like a nice steak or Chinese from time to time!

There are also plenty of sweet Indo-Chinese girls, of Catholic faith.

I'm no expert in these matters and I'd be pleased to see some contructive comments.

MrMrLuckyKhan · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Indonesia vs. Thailand

rayman · Joined: 24 May 2003 Posts: 427

Extraordinary Rendition · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

Not trying to hijack the thread, but I'm curious, in Thailand the (teacher) salary to cost-of-living ratio is not very favorable; how does that of Indonesia compare? I've read and been told that the ratio is far better in Indonesia, but is that the experience of those of you who know both countries? Thanks for any info you can provide!

sherlock · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 72

The pay is pretty poor in both countries, certainly won't be able to save much.

laughing_magpie06 · Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Posts: 282

Interesting question about girlfriends. In my time here I have had two serious relationships, one with a Javanese Muslim woman and now with my current wife, who is Chinese (Catholic).
It is true that if someone has relations with a muslim they will be expected to convert at some point but don't take that to mean they are strict, disciplined and of good morals. My ex-gf was my worst ever and I would have done no worse with a Jaksa hooker with multiple STD's.
My wife on the other hand has been loyal and honest throughout and we now have a 1 year old son. Also there was no family pressures to convert to anything.

MrMrLuckyKhan · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:28 am Post subject:

carabao · Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 12

Indo is better hands down.
For me, the biggest advantage is having nicer colleagues than one is likely to find in most SEA.

reddrake · Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 47 Location: Riyadh