Byron Allen Black
Canadian expat in Indonesia
Forum posts
20
About me
Canadian
Lives in Parakansalak, West Java
Registration: 07 June 2015
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Recognition of foreign qualifications in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Indonesia? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
Absolutely Anything Else by Fred
This forum doesn't encourage off topic chat is its primary function is a mutual help forum where expats can share information and help each other out. That in mind, if anyone has the urge to chit chat, tell jokes or just blabber on about nothing ...
What's the difference between those two nuns? One has hope in her soul. Read More
Do you speak Indonesian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that mastering the Indonesian language is essential for a successful integration in Indonesia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Indonesian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one ...
Fred, I can appreciate the rationale behind that stance (probably company policy too) but in this particular case (language instruction) I suggest you make an exception, as it is not "commercial" in the same sense as attempting to sell a ... Read More
cost of building a house by Indodiver
hello, i bought a small piece of land near labuan bajo,flores. i would like to have an estimate ,per square meter, of the construction cost for a simple 80 m2 house. also, i need someone to build that house :)
I always wanted to live in a large wooden house and finally got the opportunity to do so in Bangkok, around 1985. It was a profoundly disappointing experience, mostly because the house did not keep out the sun's heat during the daytime, and at ... Read More
French baker looking for a job by Geoffrey34
Good morning ! i'm a French baker. I'm looking for a job in Indonesia. Do you know how i can find a job ? Regards.
Geoffrey, The other thing that occurs to me is that you might want to start off looking in Singapore. it is about the only country in the region where a westerner can easily obtain a work permit, particularly in an area of aesthetics. I would put ... Read More
French baker looking for a job by Geoffrey34
Good morning ! i'm a French baker. I'm looking for a job in Indonesia. Do you know how i can find a job ? Regards.
Hi Geoffrey. I do not know if any specific job but several leads might be of interest to you. I've read that wheat consumption is soaring in Indonesia, and bread companies are doing extremely well right now, especially with a new, and often ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Indonesia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Indonesia, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
The comment by Xavier ironically reminded me of one of the nicest aspects of hunting for an address here: businesses very commonly have their entire street address written on their signs, so you can track down an unfamiliar place by referring to ... Read More
BPJS change of rules re foriegn pensioners ? by tel522
It seems foreigners on pension visa are now not being allowed access to bpjs , now only foreigners working here or married have access . I suppose its reasonable as the system is in deficit and supported by the indonesian government .
I think the gentleman was referring to those living on a "Retirement Visa", and if you check out the steep requirements for said visa (in line with those in place in Thailand, the Phils etc) then you have to be pretty high on the hog - no ... Read More
Large sum of money through immigration by Gadingling
I'm buying a car in Bali and I'm bringing cash from Australia , I will declare the money when I leave Australia and again when I enter Bali . What should I expect from customs in Bali ? I don't want to use my debit card as car company ...
Yes, that happens. And the executive who "borrows" the money is fully aware of the many contortions and handsprings necessary to get those funds returned. I met someone a couple of years ago who claimed that he narrowly missed losing ... Read More
Large sum of money through immigration by Gadingling
I'm buying a car in Bali and I'm bringing cash from Australia , I will declare the money when I leave Australia and again when I enter Bali . What should I expect from customs in Bali ? I don't want to use my debit card as car company ...
Well, how to put this tactfully... (and not get banned!) Let us just say that ambitious members of a certain segment of the authorities are perpetually on the lookout for "problems" or "breaking the rules" (whatever they happen ... Read More
Is it possible!! The million dollar question... by okydoky
HI Folks, I hope you forgive me for asking said question but i would like some advise from people that live in Bali or have investments there. The thing is i currently own a property in England and hate my job (sound familiar) i have a little ...
Good to hear your input, Roy. Yes indeed, the precipitous rise in Bali land prices is astonishing. One of my ex-bosses contracted a piece of land near Lake Bedegul for 20 years and laid out a billion for it. Entrusting your investment with your ... Read More
Is it possible!! The million dollar question... by okydoky
HI Folks, I hope you forgive me for asking said question but i would like some advise from people that live in Bali or have investments there. The thing is i currently own a property in England and hate my job (sound familiar) i have a little ...
Okydoky I would like to offer contrarian advice, that might not be welcome in some quarters. I'd say that you are a few years late with this plan, and that the real estate market in Bali has metastasized to a grotesque degree. Swindles and ... Read More
Non-surgical prostate treatment
Has anyone on expat-blog had experience with non-surgical prostate reduction in Jakarta? I am always wary of the way Indonesian doctors love the word "operasi" (although they are not the only ones) and would prefer to treat an enlarged, ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Jakarta by sammys
Hi guys. I'm an Indonesian but have lived in Sydney now for 20 years. I am looking into buying an investment property in Jakarta (maybe a two-bedroom apartment around Kuningan area) but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know a good and ...
Yes sir. Sorry to sound so negative but the builders and property companies are desperate to move their units right now. It is important to bear in mind that when a developer borrows money in Australia or Canada to built residential units, he can ... Read More
Buying an apartment in Jakarta by sammys
Hi guys. I'm an Indonesian but have lived in Sydney now for 20 years. I am looking into buying an investment property in Jakarta (maybe a two-bedroom apartment around Kuningan area) but I have no idea where to start. Does anyone know a good and ...
Yes sir, it's a logical move but I would say to avoid it. The market has peaked and is now building a tremendous bubble which is bound to pop within the next year or so. Thus whatever you invest in could well lose a large chunk of its value, ... Read More