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The $100K KITAS and Other Hot Takes From the Trump–Prabowo Bromance... 😲
Trump praises Prabowo at the UN. What follows is a descent into military optics, expat fears, budget blowouts, and the $100K KITAS nobody asked for.
Sep 25
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Leigh McKiernon
Are Indonesians REALLY Built for Overseas Success?
Indonesia loves the dream of luar negeri, but are we built for it? Discover the truth about what it really takes to work and thrive overseas.
Jul 28
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Leigh McKiernon
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How to Survive Jakarta Without Losing Your Mind (or Your KITAS)
Moving to Jakarta? Learn the habits, skills, and mindset expats need to build real success in Indonesia’s chaotic and fascinating capital.
Jul 11
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Leigh McKiernon
Living in Indonesia Is More Expensive Than You Were Told
Expats in places like Indonesia often face higher costs than CPI data suggests. Here’s what really drives expat expenses in frontier markets.
Jun 12
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Leigh McKiernon
Highly Skilled, Thoroughly Ignored: The Wasted Talent of Expat Spouses in Indonesia (and Elsewhere)
Dependent visas erase decades of global experience. It’s time immigration policy caught up with reality.
May 9
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Leigh McKiernon
Welcome to the Narrowest Lane on Earth: Expat Career Opportunities in Indonesia
Indonesia welcomes expats... until they ask for a salary. An honest look at the optics, politics, and pitfalls of foreign careers in Jakarta.
Apr 18
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Leigh McKiernon
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Jakarta: The Hardship Posting Everyone Pretends Isn’t One
Jakarta is not Bali, not easy, and definitely not for everyone. Uncover the myths expats tell themselves before everything falls apart.
Apr 11
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Leigh McKiernon
Indonesian Is the Most Important Language to Learn (And Other Lies LinkedIn Told Me)
There exists a rare species of insight that thrives exclusively on LinkedIn.
Apr 9
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Leigh McKiernon
Welcome Home, Suckers! A Brutally Honest Guide to Moving Back to Indonesia
So, you’re an Indonesian living abroad—probably on a student visa that got “extended” thanks to a startup job—and there you are, basking in the comfort…
Apr 3
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Leigh McKiernon
Expat vs. Migrant: The World's Favourite Double Standard
Somewhere in Bangkok, a British consultant swirls their coffee with the kind of introspective grace usually reserved for monks or philosophers.
Mar 20
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Leigh McKiernon
Dear Indonesia, Other Countries Are Treating Your Talent Better Than You Are
Once upon a time, the job market was simple.
Mar 18
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Leigh McKiernon
Expats Get Paid More? Good. They Deserve It. Now Stop Complaining
Expats get paid what companies believe they’re worth. Here’s why that makes sense, and what locals can do about it.
Mar 13
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Leigh McKiernon
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