Katakoe

Happy to hear that all the hard work by “Tim Advokasi Perkawinan Campuran Indonesia” are finally paid.

One home work scratch, and we just wait for the implementation. Way to go.

Source : Milis APAB.

The key points :

· If you marry an Indonesian citizen here, you will be entitled to Izin Tinggal Terbatas. After 2 years, you can convert it to Izin Tinggal Tetap (ITAP).

· If you have already been legally married for at least two years to an Indonesian citizen, you get an ITAP immediately. E.g. if you marry your Indonesian spouse in Australia and stay there for 2 years before coming to live in Indonesia, you are entitled to an ITAP immediately.

· If you have an ITAP because you are married to an Indonesian, you can work here without needing a work permit.

· If your children choose to keep their foreign nationality once they reach the age of 18, they are entitled to an ITAP and can work here.

· If your children were over 18 when the citizenship law was passed and never had Indonesian nationality, they are now entitled to an ITAP and can work.

· Foreigners who are legally married to Indonesians no longer need a `penjamin’ (sponsor).

· The ITAP is valid for an unlimited period but needs to be renewed administratively every 5 years. There is no cost for this.

· If you already have an ITAP and your Indonesian spouse dies, you keep the ITAP.

· If you have an ITAP and you and your Indonesian spouse divorce before you have been married for 10 years, the ITAP is cancelled.

· If you have an ITAP and you and your Indonesian spouse divorce when you have been married for 10 years or more, you keep the ITAP.

Unfortunately we still have to have the re-entry permit. If you have an ITAP, you will be able to get, as now, a multiple re-entry permit that is valid for 2 years.

Now that the bill has been approved by the DPR it will go to SetNeg and then be signed by the President. However, it will take some time before the implementing regulations are drawn up and this law becomes effective.

Many things happens in a year, 2010 went by so quick and left us with lot’s things.

As Family we are getting stronger after bad business period of 2009, and the fact that we spent over 6 months in London, 2010 start fresh and happy family.

January & February, I spent only with Sophie as Sean have to finish the business things in London.

March, April & May are cuddles months, as we are back here in Bali, all of us.

Early June

Sophie start her playgroup at Bali Kiddy, exciting time as mommy I want to see her reaction and everything about it. The result was amusing day, happy day.

Sean Birthday, quite celebration just us.

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Kemaren Senin akhirnya kita nyempetin jalan jalan, looking for better school for Sophie Helen around our neighborhood .

Kenapa kita cari sekolah lagi buat Sophie (1.5 years old), karena sekolah yang sekarang Tumble Toots (WAS the only place except Sophie at her age 13 months).

1. lokasi Jauh di Renon, it take hour to get there and hours back.

2. The Class run for hour, which in our case karena perjalanan jauh, Sophie nyampe ditempat need about 15 menits untuk adjusting then left 45 minutes to play.

3. The method, TT using lot’s wood stuff for kids exercise, or train their walk, which i think work for Sophie in a way, but the fact that lot’s wood stuff lay down on the floor make me as parent feel unsafe, meaning, Sophie can not run a round by her self without me or her Nanny follow her, meaning all activity have to be guard.

4. No safe soft play area

5. No outdoor play are

I am not saying that Sophie not have a good time, in fact TT encourage Sophie to walk, pertama kali join TT Sophie was crawling & cruising, she walk only 5 step but since arrive in Bali she wont do it at all, then she saw all her friend ( walking to 2 Class at TT) was mostly walking, I think that help her,  2 weeks after that Sophie was walk.

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Received an email this morning, which make me smile even laugh, great one, not even think about it, but for anyone who resume this “Job Description” good job, I mean heheh you did good.

Now, my turn to share with you all katakoe friends and mom’s…

PARENT – Job Description

This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,
I don’t believe any of us would have done it!!!!

POSITION :
Mum, Mummy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Long term, team players needed, for challenging,
permanent work in an
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs £100.00 or more.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 kmph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute,
an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :

None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this!   You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that passing matric will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis,
letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do…
or forward with love

to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

Maybe send it to your kids as well. One day it will be their turn ,, at least give them a chance to decide.
           

  ** AND A FOOTNOTE ‘THERE IS NO RETIREMENT  –  EVER!!!

“This covers it until age 15……then the rules change.

Additional responsibilities then include;

Drug and alcohol counsellor

IT and computing guru specialising in virus and spam removal

Bouncer

Late night cab driver

Linguistics, specialising in interpretation of SMS messaging

Driving instructor and road rage negotiator

Bouncer (might just be my kids but I do it a lot)

Must also be willing to accept “home invasion” as a lifestyle option

Come to terms with being treated like an ATM…its nothing personal.”