Again. But though I cannot say I am happy and having fun, I must confess it is not as bad as it was before. The reason? The Indian guy that was working with me is gone. His assignment is over. And 'juz lie dat' things got better. Unbelievable but true. And I am not the only one who realized this. The entire team looks happier; more relaxed. Communication got better. Well, the customer still does things in their on pace but it was like that before and it won't change. But before I had to endure the pressure from my 'colleague' because he could not put up with such 'unacceptable behaviour', as he would say. Not anymore. He is gone!!!
He failed to understand the local culture. It is like that. Not every country is fast paced like Singapore and Australia. In the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand people take their time. The decision process is slow. Indonesia is not different. Well, just as an example, this project was scoped two years ago and it is only being implemented now. How about that? It is the way they do business. You either accept it or bail.
Of course it is in our best interest to finish as fast as we can. Politics and currency in Indonesia are not exactly what you would call stable. Take longer than needed and the government will change, the company directors and/or their minds will change, the economy will change... You got the picture: You will never see your money.
But getting agitated because they are not fast in their dicisions as you would like them to be is useless. They will not change, just get upset with you.
Before I left on Friday I sent an email stating what I needed to proceed with the work this week. I monitored my mail box during the weekend for a reply or at least some indication things were being done. Nothing... I do not have my hopes high. It would be great if they surprised me tomorrow by saying all I asked for is in place but quite honestly I do not see it happening.
"Ossos do ofício", as we say in Portuguese...
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