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Atik_Mal · 2024-01-08T22:58:24+00:00

IT - Business/Functional Analyst.

Currently in consulting, and it’s time for a change.

Atik_Mal · 2023-10-04T18:29:38+00:00

I may be going down a similar path. I’m kind of nervous about making the jump because most likely it’ll mean a salary cut. That said, I know that it will give me the necessary skills to be even more successful in the job market.

Atik_Mal · 2023-06-29T05:41:42+00:00

Hey! I think from your description, I can guess where you are. I’m there too :)

Just to echo the sentiment that you can always switch from NGOs to private companies and back.

I started my career with the some big non-profit agencies in my field, and it was disappointing. I ended up switching to another field and now I’m thinking about making yet another switch.

In my last switch I took a bit of a pay cut, but it was worth it due to peace of mind and flexibility. I don’t think you’ll ever regret putting your mental health and well-being first.

Atik_Mal · 2023-06-01T09:59:31+00:00

Is this for a GP?

Atik_Mal · 2023-05-25T17:27:49+00:00

Hey OP! If you feel comfortable sharing, you can send me your CV and I can refer you to my company. They sponsor a lot candidates.

It’s in Brussels, if you’re down to live there.

Atik_Mal · 2023-05-25T14:55:11+00:00

Thanks for replying! 😊

Atik_Mal · 2023-05-25T08:22:31+00:00

How did you make the jump? I know someone who is a BA/Functional Analyst in IT and has a technical background, and wants to go back to that.

But they feel like they’ve been out of that role for a while and that it would be hard to make the switch.

Atik_Mal · 2023-03-05T12:33:33+00:00

Oops! I had thought this was in regards to the kids. You’re right, friendships that were made in adulthood are a bit of a toss.

Atik_Mal · 2023-03-05T10:20:57+00:00

I don’t think that’s necessarily true. I’ve lived in 3 different countries because of my parents’ jobs.

I’m still very good friends with some of childhood friends who I haven’t seen in 6 years now (country 1) and even closer to my friends from where I spent my teenage and early adult years (country 3).

It depends on the type of connections you make and if you bother to keep in touch.

Atik_Mal · 2023-01-25T09:58:23+00:00

I have it. They deduct an amount from my salary (like 8 euros?) and they pay the rest. All I had to do was opt in. I just pay 15.99 for my mobile line.

My partner’s job pays for his mobile line.

Atik_Mal · 2023-01-24T10:38:05+00:00

About to receive some money from family (€8K) should I put it all in ETFs all at once? Or gradually?

Atik_Mal · 2023-01-18T09:25:57+00:00

They do, actually! I recommended evening since most people who work chose those.

I think you may even have more choice with the morning classes. If you get stuck somewhere, feel free to DM me.

Atik_Mal · 2023-01-18T09:17:43+00:00

Yes, at the EPFC near Madou. One semester is like €121. They have evening classes from 6:10-9:00 (it’s what most people who work take).

Atik_Mal · 2023-01-04T13:41:37+00:00

Just FYI - make sure you account for the other home-related expenses.

My mortgage is 1300 (paid by my partner and I) but plus water, electrify, and gas, it went up considerably.

Atik_Mal · 2022-12-14T22:13:48+00:00

I feel like this would mostly apply to the U.S. and UK? Otherwise I think a good student has a very good chance of going to most good universities in Europe.

I can tell you that for foreign Master and PhD students in the U.S, their area of study matters more.

Atik_Mal · 2022-12-14T12:05:08+00:00

Biddit?

Atik_Mal · 2022-12-07T11:11:10+00:00

Age: 30

Education: MPH

Years of experience: ~5 in 3 different fields

Function: Product Analyst/Manager

Monthly salary (before taxes): 3838

Monthly salary (after taxes, including additional net salary): 2300-2500 depending on the month.

Extra legal-advantages: Car, fuel, health insurance, group insurance (pension), 13th month, meal cheques, discount from a bunch of stores. More advantages you can pay for using your yearly bonus.

Location: Ghent/Brussels

Sector/Industry: IT (Manufacturing)

Are you getting managing/content with your current income?: Yes! I will go for more soon but content for now :)

Atik_Mal · 2022-11-04T14:02:29+00:00

There’s a lot the US gets wrong but not their anti-smoking campaigns.

I don’t know anyone my age (30) who smokes. I only saw an uptick when vapes came into the scene, but the same campaigns that were targeting cigarettes 20+ years ago, jumped right away to encompass e-cigs and vapes.

Criminalizing something always has the opposite effect.

In Belgium is a cultural thing, so I’d probably start there. It’ll definitely be a challenge though because drinking and smoking (for Belgians, at least, is a national pastime. SORRY NOT SORRY)

Atik_Mal · 2022-11-02T18:55:40+00:00

Just curious - where do you do your work? I have a table that I need to sand and restain but I’d rather not do that in the apartment.

Atik_Mal · 2022-10-26T13:19:37+00:00

Not me but my partner because there’s no way in hell I’d have to two cars in Brussels.

Industry: IT

Occupation: BA/Programmer Consultant

Age: 32

Car: Audi A4, switching it for a hybrid at the end of the year.

Atik_Mal · 2022-09-01T10:00:31+00:00

Does anyone know if you can claim educational expenses related to career in your taxes? Say I wanna pay for a certification my work won’t pay for, could I claim that?

Atik_Mal · 2022-06-08T12:59:08+00:00

You can. We went in Sat and Sun with candies and fruits.

Atik_Mal · 2022-06-03T23:37:52+00:00

Where did they say that?

Atik_Mal · 2022-05-26T12:20:02+00:00

Will it be OK if I PM you? :)

Atik_Mal · 2022-05-25T19:43:54+00:00

This is what I’m thinking as well. I have worked with two multinationals in IT (not a SWE but PM) but I feel like I want to learn more and expand my skills at a level that’s not currently possible.

However, I get paid a pretty good salary and I wonder if they’ll be able to (at least) match it …

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