I've decided that this week will be dedicated to my staff. We have a total of 7 people that work for us and keep us functioning in Indonesia. It is a "perk" of living here, to have a cook, driver, gardener and security. Many have a nanny as well. But it is also just a fact of life in Indo. Driver and security is required by the company, and I can't imagine life without our cook. It isn't all bliss, and is often like having additional kids in the house that you have to look and take after on top of your own. But overall, they become part of the family - and are a great addition to our life here.
Introducing Siko.
We met our 4 security guards in our temporary house that we lived in the first month of life in Jakarta. Often you get new guards when you move into your permanent home, but we requested that they come with us. Within the first week, they were entertaining our girls with games of hide and seek, piggy back rides and watching them while they rode their bikes in the street. And when we had a horrible security "issue" with our first driver last year, these guys were absolutely fantastic. In the aftermath of having our family threatened and even evacuated for 48 hrs, we moved into a compound. We gave them the option to stay with us or move on. All four stayed.
Siko, is a big guy with a heart of gold. He enjoys American liquor, country music, and laughing. He often sleeps in our staff quarters and hangs out when off duty. Oh, and I did I mention that Siko is the only one who speaks English? He is our go to guy when it comes to almost everything.
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