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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.
18 hrs ago
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Leigh McKiernon
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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.
Dec 8
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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.”
Dec 4
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Leigh McKiernon
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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.
Dec 3
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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.”
Dec 1
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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.”
Nov 24
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Leigh McKiernon
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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…
Nov 22
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Leigh McKiernon
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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.”
Nov 19
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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…
Nov 15
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Leigh McKiernon
Employee Who Left on Time to See Family Branded ‘Flight Risk’ by HR
Jakarta employee clocks out at 5PM. HR suspects disloyalty, convenes emergency meeting to discuss signs of “non-compliance.”
Nov 14
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Leigh McKiernon
Startup Raises $10M Using Pitch Deck Created by Rejected Applicant
An Indonesian startup raised $10M using a pitch deck submitted by a job applicant they didn’t hire. Genius or exploitation?
Nov 13
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Leigh McKiernon
College Graduates Celebrate Degree by Returning to Old High School Job
After earning degrees, Singaporean youth find themselves back in the same food court jobs they held at 17.
Nov 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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