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National Exam Replaced With Single Question: ‘Do You Know Someone on the Inside?’
National exams are out, referrals are in. Indonesia’s new education reform goes viral with its one-question test.
 • Leigh McKiernon
Prince Andrew Applies for Job at Pizza Express to Prove He Really Was There
Prince Andrew has reportedly applied for a job at the Pizza Express in Woking, reigniting attention on his infamous claim he once visited the…
 • Leigh McKiernon
Senior Banking Executive Fired for Allegedly Knowing Too Much About Banking
BRI fires an executive for the serious offense of knowing too much about banking and asking where the money actually went.
 • Leigh McKiernon
Local Woman Shocked to Discover She’s Been Waiting for Expat Boyfriend to Save Her
Local woman shocked to discover she’s been waiting to be saved by man who hasn’t held a job since Q3 of 2022. “He means well,” she says.
 • Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia Promises to Increase Teacher Salaries by 0.003% After 'Strong Fiscal Year'
Indonesia announces a 0.003 percent teacher salary increase after a “strong fiscal year,” sparking debate on education priorities.
 • Leigh McKiernon
Man With No Experience in Talent Suddenly Starts Talent Agency
An unemployed Indonesian man launches a talent agency despite zero HR experience, claiming intuition will “revolutionize hiring.”
 • Leigh McKiernon
Impostor Syndrome Now Mandatory for All New Hires at Top Consulting Firms
New hiring trend: firms want smart, anxious, approval-seeking professionals. Your internal spiral could land you a job.
 • Leigh McKiernon
Office Worker On Unlimited PTO Uses Day Off To Catch Up On Work
Indonesian woman uses Unlimited PTO to work unpaid overtime, citing “freedom” and “not wanting to fall behind.”
 • Leigh McKiernon
Career Coach Launches Course on Landing Six-Figure Jobs, Has Never
A career coach launches a six‑figure job course despite never earning more than $48k, insisting “my journey is my qualification.”
 • Leigh McKiernon
HR Department Introduces Tropical Shirt Policy to Spot Midlife Crises Early
Indonesian HR teams roll out a tropical shirt policy to spot expat executives in midlife crisis mode before scandals erupt. Here’s how the new rule…
 • Leigh McKiernon
Local Employee Fired for Saying Exactly What Expat Said One Week Earlier
Local worker dismissed for repeating an expat’s “bold insight.” Management praises the expat’s “fresh global perspective.”
 • Leigh McKiernon
Expat Community Holds Annual Awards for ‘Most Avoidable Scandal’
Jakarta’s expat community hosts its annual awards for scandalous behavior. Categories include Best Excuse, Misused Culture, and Lifetime…
 • Leigh McKiernon
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