Business in JKT

Things about Jakarta that caught my attention the most?..

• the friendliness of the people who serve. in shops, restaurants, hotels, everywhere... people just want to make you feel comfortable.
  
• the genuiness of my colleagues. My indonesian colleagues are genuine in their relationship with eachother. In the west, we generally have an atmosphere of "we work togethor therefore we must try to get along!". In Jakarta, the atmosphere among my colleagues was "we are friends who work togethor!". They always have time for you, no matter how busy they are. they always want you to have a good time as well. It was much appreciated.
• the poverty that affects 60% of the population. To see moms breastfeeding their children on the side of the road while beggin for money. To be stuck in traffic and have people coming to your car window asking for money.
  
• having to constantly be aware of your surroundings. the fact that you can not talk on your cell phone in the car in some areas because gangs will rob you when you are stuck in traffic.
  
• the obvious seedy underground of the city... (I won't go into this here)
  
• the traffic. there is always crazy traffic whereever you go. you dont need a seat belt because your always travelling so slow.

The things I like most about JKT...

• The shopping...
• The food...
• The service...
• The friendliness...
• There are NO FLYS!..
• The city is always moving...
  

The things I disliked most in JKT...

• The food poisoning that I got on the last day...
• The old ex-patriates who were always surrounded by young girls... If you are married, be faithful to your wife.
• The traffic wears you down after a while...
• If I wanted to play outdoor sports, it would be difficult because of the pollution...

Things that I learnt...

• Work is more than working to make a dollar... it is about relationships. Everything is about relationship.
• We are so blessed to call Australia home.