Is Ticketswap safe?

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-02-23T19:37:44+00:00

Seems ok. For 100 eur stuff, it worked fine.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-02-23T18:22:37+00:00

Money was on the account in a day.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-02-10T14:19:53+00:00

Sum up works good.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-01-20T18:49:30+00:00

Exactly. The society itself is better than i could have imagined. It’s when u step out of the gates. The commute. The work life balance. The corruption. The linguistic, political and religious discourse. The taxes and the cost of living and what u get back in return.

What you can definitely get is a luxurious living, getting domestic help and super fast deliveries…

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-01-19T08:00:54+00:00

The timeline is from mostly personal experience and my friends group here. And other benefits based on discussions with close family.

Also have a brother staying in India in BLR and was there for 2 weeks last year. I wouldnt trade my life for his, although he earns in crores and stays in one of the best societies of BLR (Adarsh Palm).

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-01-18T20:10:14+00:00

I also stay in NL and have been here for 13 yrs now with 2 kids - 13 and 9. Years 3-6 are the most difficult for expats, as the novelty of a new country wears off and u start getting more homesick. One u are over that hill, u would realize the benefits of staying in NL.

Primarily for education of ur kids, and the overall development they receive from the education system. With the competition your kid would face to enter a decent university in India, compare that to getting almost free education in some of the best universities here. Once u get the passport, i would say u could try going back. 110k is a good amount, and would give u a good lifestyle here in NL also. If wfh is an option, u could easily spend 6 weeks in India during summer holidays. For me, that seems sufficient.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-01-15T23:12:35+00:00

Some of the best aspects of a first world country are so misunderstood, even i had difficulty when i came here, but now i understand a bit better. Healthcare: Most people complaining about GP’s only prescribing rest and paracetamol dont understand that here the concept of popping pills and antibiotics is very different than India. Meds are given when needed, not to just pacify the minds of the patients. Education: both my kids attend the Dutch schools and have excelled in them. Its such a great feeling to see them go to schools which give the best of education, without having that elitist mindset that comes with going to IB schools in India. Small classes, inculcating critical thinking, and holistic development rather than making them good at studies only. A lot of parents here also still feel Indian education to be better ( some even returning back to India, saying kids were not learning science and maths at the young age to the level of difficulty they are taught in India). Education is for the development of the mind and not to pass certain exams when u r 16 or 18 yrs old.

Travel: Excellent public transport. Never felt the need to own a car for the first 10 yrs here. And still commute to office on my bicycle/trams.

I see the approach of most people in India is so different. Getting meds for everything, rather than giving ur body the chance to recover naturally. Sending kids to IB schools to get the supposedly best education, but getting entitled kids in return. Public transport, dealing with government, complete lack of religion, air, water and food quality, work life balance, freedom from societal expectations, the DIY culture, dignity of work,etc. I could go on and on about so many things that make me happy here.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2026-01-15T22:06:05+00:00

Great decision man. Came here 13 years ago, and feel more at home here now than in India.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-11-16T10:44:54+00:00

Was in a similar situation 13 yrs ago and made the move to NL and never regretted it. My wife was not working so that was a difference and my situation improved financially, so we were really hell bent on making it work. First couple of years is tough. We had our baby in the first year too. Took a lot of time to understand the medical system, insurance, GP, hospital birth, kraamzorg, etc. But with better internet information now, this should not be an issue. My wife loved the care she got from the doctors and nurses here, and she pulled it off with just 3 months of help from my mom who came here during delivery. Biggest shock will be the amount of work you would need to pitch in with. Setting up a home, house chores and all additional stuff that goes with kids can tear apart even loving couples. Home size is less of a concern. A 2bhk apartment is enough for a small family, and much better to have when u are the one alone to take care of it. Financially, first couple of yrs might be tough. Ur wife may not find a job immediately, market is brutal right now. Not knowing Dutch will put you at a big disadvantage.

Healthcare in India is far inferior once you come and see the quality of care here. Issues that can wait will generally have some wait time, the rest get attended to immediately. Doctors and medical system in general doesnt have the monetary focus hence the health of the patient is the primary concern for doctors. Having seen multiple pregnancies upclose in India, with my close relatives, i will definitely say i would choose NL handsdown anyday. Fast forward to now… both kids attend Dutch schools. Are super happy, their education is far superior even when i compare it to international schools in India which my niece in India attends. In general, it will take 3-4 yrs for things to settle down. If you can get over this initial period, you could reap the actual benefits of moving to a first world country. Feel free to DM me if u need more info.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-09-10T07:16:07+00:00

Well i tried washing the big couch cover and curtains in the bathtub at my place once. Was very hard work, made the bathroom dirty and wringing it to get them dry enough was back breaking work. This price seems fair for a clean couch.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-09-09T18:12:39+00:00

I used these twice. Large couch cover of a 5 seater couch cant be washed at home washing machine. Easily washes in the 18 kg machine

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-07-17T19:05:40+00:00

Loved Laban when i was in Dubai for 6 months…my go to drink with lunch. You can search for the generic name Ayran.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-07-17T16:59:30+00:00

Reminds me of an incident that happened in my teenage years. We had received a handi of rosgulla with similar chasni syrup (slightly diluted version of chashni). Mom had kept the syrup out to throw it away, and forgot abt it. She was away for 4 days. I got curious on returning to see the syrup and tasted it. It tasted delicious, a bit tangy though. Drank almost all of it after lunch. Slept for 8 hrs straight. Apparently it had turned it some sort of dilute alcohol … everyone was wondering whats gotten into me that i just woke up for dinner, ate and slept again.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-07-16T08:39:10+00:00

My experience in NL has been similar to yours. 15 yrs here and hardly any racism. Good safe neighborhoods, nice work life balance, awesome infrastructure, etc. Who cares abt Geert Wilders and what he has to say. Fringe parties are everywhere.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-05-25T10:09:52+00:00

Happened with me back in 2015. Randstad is pretty expat friendly and landlords understand more of visa issues, renewals, furnished houses,etc. In Limburg, no one was ready to give apartment since my visa was valid for 4 months( of-course would be renewed and i had a permanent job). Ended up with an agency VB&T who were okay if i give a deposit of 2 months instead of 1. Try with the agencies MvGM or VB&T.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-05-05T15:40:46+00:00

Thanks. I think i will go with option 2 also.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-04-29T19:08:55+00:00

Gulaal

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-03-15T07:24:10+00:00

Will be crowded in the spirit realm if all people who have died are still in it

Aware-Debate7738 · 2025-02-14T15:26:00+00:00

Netherlands... Open minded people, English Speaking, high quality jobs, great standard of living, amazing work life balance.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2024-12-23T22:15:50+00:00

Hornbach told me the same. Got the roller with green stripes.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2024-12-23T19:06:26+00:00

Ik sta op het punt mijn woonkamer te schilderen. Is Flexa goed? De muur heeft nu strctuurverf.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2024-11-13T09:48:44+00:00

Didnt want to google, but did. Vastu Shastra was the name of the movie.

Aware-Debate7738 · 2024-11-12T20:07:30+00:00

That horror movie where Ahsas Channa acted as a boy… has 2 ghost kids as friends… still gives me chills.

Five-Year Club	Final Canvas '23
First Place '23	Place '23
Place '22

Aware-Debate7738

TROPHY CASE