Lecture Notes: Flight Ticket and Life Situations

Flight Ticket to Merauke

• Date: 22nd of December
• Price: 3.8 billion rupiahs (very expensive)
• Discussion:
  • Ticket Agent checks availability and prices.
  • Student (Markus) expresses inability to purchase ticket due to financial constraints.

Job Opportunity: Chocolate Wrapping

• Job Description: Wrapping chocolates
• Fee: 60 thousand rupiahs per box
• Work Type: Work from home
• Registration Fee: 250 thousand rupiahs
• Markus's Decision: Decides to pass on this job due to registration fee concerns.

Family Conversation

• Markus's Mom: Asks about flight ticket purchase.
  • Emphasizes the importance of attending his brother Berto's engagement and Christmas gathering.
  • Questions if Markus's scholarship savings are sufficient for the ticket.
• Markus's Response: Confirms he will buy the ticket later and has enough savings.

Rent Issues

• Landlord: Reminds Markus about 4 months of unpaid rent.
  • Ultimatum given: Pay rent next month or move out.
• Markus's Situation: Feeling stressed about financial obligations.

Help from Friends

• Friend Request: Markus's friend asks to borrow Markus's motorcycle to become an online ride driver.
  • Markus agrees without charge, as long as it's returned on time.

Additional Family Dynamics

• Christmas Preparations: Family engages in present exchange and preparation for Christmas dinner.
  • Markus reminded by Mom to not forget to buy presents and eat well during the gathering.
• Present Exchange Event:
  • Lively atmosphere with excitement around gift exchange.
  • Markus reflects on the importance of family and responsibilities.

Closing Thoughts

• Theme: Importance of family and responsibilities over material concerns in life.
• Takeaway: Balancing financial responsibilities (like rent) with family obligations (like attending events) is crucial.