The main reason I joined SMERU was because SMERU is one of the respected and credible research institutes in Indonesia. It’s also a great place for those who are interested in development economics, policy research, or social science research in general to get a hands-on experience in conducting an end-to-end research project.
My whole career at SMERU was an unforgettable one because every day I got a chance to learn something new. However, if I had to choose, I would say that conducting surveys in remote areas in Indonesia was an unforgettable experience. From that experience, I really got a chance to understand better the real situation of the topics that we studied. Besides, to have smart, friendly, and supportive colleagues once I was at SMERU was also a luxurious working environment that not every job can offer.
