Elitkita.com - Time News West Bandung - a for his life dictionary. Even though he has to walk while carrying work equipment on his shoulders, he still has to live it sincerely: for the sake of his children and baby. Is Dedi Suryadi, a 45-year-old man from Cimahi City, West Java, who travels from village to village every day, from village to village, under the hot sun or pouring rain. The man who makes a living as a shoe and sandal sole maker, never tires of offering his services from home. It doesn't feel like he's been doing a routine from morning to night like that for ten years. "Yes, how else. Everything must be lived sincerely. For the sake of supporting the family, sis," said Titin Nuryanti's husband, who has been blessed with 4 children, to Elitkita.com (10/3/2023).
Long before pursuing his current profession, Dedi admitted that he had worked in several places. He had worked as a cleaning service (cleaning officer) at the Health Center and had guarded a vehicle parking lot at a shopping center in Cimahi City. But because he was not at home, he left the job. Working as a shoe sole repairman without a fixed income. Depending on how many shoes or sandals are being repaired. Depending on whether the shoes or sandals being serviced are complicated. If the damage is complicated enough and the tools are not available, then he will not hesitate to bring the damaged shoes or sandals and have them serviced to his house. In a day usually between 3 to 4 shoes are serviced, with a service fee ranging from IDR 10 to IDR 50 thousand. It depends on the damage," explained Dedi. But if you have a fortune, added Dedi, sometimes there are good customers and give them used shoes or sandals, or they are slightly damaged but still serviceable. After repairing or servicing the shoes or sandals they receive, they can be sold again to people in need. "Yes, Alhamdulillah, calculating the additional income," joked Dedi.
Slightly different from other shoe sole makers, Dedi turns out to be a martial arts trainer. He is a member of the “Sinar Pusaka Putra Heulang Manunggal” community. He also has skills in using the rampak drum and the pencak horn. He has been practicing this skill since he was young until now. If there are events, Sundanese arts and culture often attend to display their skills. During the talk, Dedi also showed several videos recording his performances. "Just channeling hobbies, kang" he concluded with a smile. (Ed. Rully/WK)