Jadi TELADAN is a casual  talk show that discusses various topics about Indonesia’s future leaders. The program is hosted by Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981.

We’ve all seen stories of entrepreneurs who have made it big. But then there’s also a lot to be said for the stability that comes from taking a more corporate path.

What are the pros and cons of each? And which career direction is right for you? In episode 4 of Jadi TELADAN, our host Ricky Abraham puts those questions to Susanti Alie, known as Santi, who is the owner of PT Bersama Olah Boga, and Rachmat Harsono, President Director of Indonesia-based industrial gas company, PT Aneka Gas Industri Tbk. 

This episode covers:

a. The pros and cons of each profession.

b. Misperceptions about each profession

c. The skills you need for each profession

d. Tips on how to become a young entrepreneur or a professional

The Ups and Downs of being Entrepreneurs, Employees

Prior to establishing her own company, Santi worked in the fashion industry as a marketing manager. However, she decided to quit to spend more time with her children. 

“I thought I would have more time; that I no longer needed to work from 8 to 5. But it is the opposite. My business takes up my time,” she said. 

Santi said that as an entrepreneur, she needed to learn to manage her own time. Moreover, she also got more responsibilities as she needed to manage the whole company. 

Santi also explained that she is now required to do not only the marketing side but also supervise the company’s human resources department and even establish a relationship with the government. 

And while the common perception of entrepreneurs is that they are wealthy, in reality, they can sometimes make less than employees, she said.

Rachmat explained that PT Aneka Gas Industri Tbk is a family business, but as the president director of a publicly listed company, he’s no different from other employees. He recalled that his parents had taught him that he could be replaced by anyone that meeting the qualifications. 

“It doesn’t mean an owner’s son can do whatever he wants,” he said. 

When asked about how to choose between being an entrepreneur or employee, Rachmat suggested that one needs to understand their values and passions and their future goals prior to choosing the profession. 

Ready to Face All Challenges 

Each career path has its own challenges, regardless of your profession. Therefore, perseverance and patience are commonly considered as keys to success. 

Santi said that being a successful entrepreneur could not happen overnight, explaining that it took a long time for her to be a successful entrepreneur.

“What I see is today’s generation wants instant results, but being an entrepreneur is not an instant process,” she said. 

“For business world, results will not lie. As long as you stay persistent, [you will be able] to see the results,” she added. 

The same goes to being an employee, Rachmat said if one wants to have a successful career, he or she needs to consistently pursue their career.

“The mindset needs to be professional, give it all to the company, keep learning and don’t work to just avoid getting fired,” said Rachmat.

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Some may consider that 2020 was the worst year in living memory. Well, it’s not entirely wrong.

In Indonesia, we welcomed 2020 with the worst rainfall in over a decade, which caused severe flooding in Greater Jakarta.

In March, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the archipelago, affecting every aspect of our lives. Within a short period of time, after President Joko Widodo announced the first COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, we had to face new realities that children should start learning from home, emergency rooms were full and medical workers were battling the spike in coronavirus cases.

It’s times like these that make philanthropy even more important. Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, based on the belief that every person should have the opportunity to realize his or her full potential.

Tanoto Foundation took action to help mitigate the health crisis while also making changes to our programs to ensure they could function effectively under changing circumstances.

Last year, we distributed assistance totalling IDR157 Billion (US$11.1M) to support a diverse range of education and human capital development social programs, an increase from IDR155 billion (US$10.9M) in 2019.

At the beginning of the pandemic, we answered the urgent call for humanitarian support across our countries of operation for PPE and testing equipment, together with RGE Group and our partners.

We continued to develop 22 Rumah Anak SIGAP parenting and early learning centers for children up the age of three in Jakarta, Kutai, Kartanegara, and Pandeglang. Meanwhile, in China, our rural community-based HOPE program continued to garner support and we remain on track to scale to 100 early childhood centers.

Our Basic Education teams ramped up efforts in raising the capacities of school administrators and educators by empowering local facilitators. We hosted remote conferences and utilized social media to assist teachers and school principals in adapting to remote learning. Our efforts reached 3,096 teachers, administrators, and parents, benefitting 185,037 students.

For the first time, we held our TELADAN scholarship recruitment entirely online. The team had to work hard to ensure the selection process went smoothly and that candidates were given a fair chance, and in the end it paid off, as we were able to select 172 new TELADAN Scholars from a total of 10,895 applicants.

Looking back, we realise there are so many things that we can learn from the past year. All our efforts to adapt with the new realities and collaborations with various parties had helped us to get through one of the toughest years in history.

Therefore, allow us to share the Tanoto Foundation’s Annual Report 2020. For us, this report is not meant to showcase our achievements, but it serves as a source of inspiration and a reminder to keep the spirit up to get through the challenges we face.

You can access the full report via this link.

Pojok PINTAR is a casual talk show that discusses various topics related to the development of Basic Education in Indonesia. The program is hosted by Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981.

Many parents still think that learning from home means textbooks, homework and no devices more sophisticated than a pocket calculator. 

But the education system was changing even before learning from home began, and the past year has seen devices like laptops and tablets become central to learning.

So how can you ensure your kids are working and not playing games? And how can you help them navigate this new learning environment?

In the second episode of Pojok PINTAR, our host, Jerry Arvino, meets Tari Sandjojo, Psychologist and Academic Director of Sekolah Cikal, and Golda Simatupang, Education Specialist from Tanoto Foundation, to discuss online learning at home and what parents need to develop a good relationship with their children.

This episode covers:

a. What parents need to prepare before assisting their children in using digital platforms for school
b. What are the obstacles that teachers and parents face in digital learning
c. Does lack of socialization impact children’s mental health
d. Tips and advice for parents while helping children learning online

Hone your digital skills 

While dealing with online learning, Golda said that parents should be aware that the education system had changed.

She explained that the current situation forced parents to relearn how to use technological devices. 

She said that parents had to position themselves as their child’s friend and go through the difficult learning process together.

“Parents should be able to understand technology and lower their ego [while learning the technological devices],” added Tari. She encouraged parents to ask their children about the tech features they don’t understand. 

Building trust

Some parents face a dilemma while letting their children accessing the internet without supervision. On one hand, allowing children to study online on their own would help free up the parents’ time, particularly if they are also working from home. On the flip side, parents are scared that the internet would have a negative impact. 

Golda suggested to establish trust between parents and children. 

Meanwhile, Tari encouraged parents to let their children studying online without supervision, but to ensure that they are available to help. 

With regard to negative impact of the internet, Tari recommended parents set boundaries while going online.

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