The Difficulties:
After a few months in Jakarta most people will experience an increase in anxiety as the Excitement Stage merges into this new Let-Down Stage. Although your newness has largely worn off this is still a time of very rapid change and adaptation to new work and social pressures. Anyone entering a new phase in life will always be under some stress.
This is the most difficult stage in Jakarta characterised by homesickness, boredom, loneliness, confusion and transient mental or behavioural disturbances of minor significance.
The non stop and overt in your face security everywhere as well as Travel Advisories and other security warnings and advice may now be having their effect. Family and friends at home may be adding to that tension: Why do you bother being in Indonesia especially with your family they ask when it is so dangerous? You may ponder the same question.
The usual driver, domestic staff issues and minor household crises may really be bugging you by now and especially troubling your partner who faces that problem alone all day at home.
Health:
You may notice a deterioration in many things: In your job performance, relations with other work members and family, response to authority and emotional adjustment.
You will particularly notice an increase in health problems both real and imagined. Don't be surprised if you notice sleeping problems, headaches, vague abdominal pain, and an increased consumption of food and alcohol.
The non stop and overt in your face security everywhere as well as Travel Advisories and other security warnings and advice may now be having their effect. Family and friends at home may be adding to that tension: Why do you bother being in Indonesia especially with your family they ask when it is so dangerous? You may ponder the same question.
The usual driver, domestic staff issues and minor household crises may really be bugging you by now and especially troubling your partner who faces that problem alone all day at home.
Health:
You may notice a deterioration in many things: In your job performance, relations with other work members and family, response to authority and emotional adjustment.
You will particularly notice an increase in health problems both real and imagined. Don't be surprised if you notice sleeping problems, headaches, vague abdominal pain, and an increased consumption of food and alcohol.
You will begin to have doubts about your health.
You will worry about your health and start asking yourself the questions:
- What happens if I have an accident?
- What happens if the children are sick?
Be reassured any health problems experienced by you or family or friends visiting Jakarta will be taken care of easily and completely.
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