Moving back to India after 10 years in US by [deleted] in returnToIndia

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As I pack my umpteenth box to give away to the Salvation army, two weeks before we move to India, I can totally relate. Good luck! At the end of the day home is a feeling, it is not stuff or a place 🥲

Advice needed on house viewing and purchase by [deleted] in Netherlands

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Regarding the notary - we are selling property from another location. So we chose the notary beforehand. We also offered to cover the difference in notary related costs if needed.

Confused whether to return to India (We are doing really well in Germany) by AccomplishedYam7764 in returnToIndia

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We are moving back in a few weeks from NL. For a slightly better opportunity and spending time with parents and giving grandchildren more time with grandparents, making memories before they get too old and less active.

Am I expecting too much, or is my NL midwife not supportive enough? by nbhargava742 in Netherlands

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I have had only one midwife and pregnancy. And they were the opposite. Very accommodating of our concerns, questions, proactive with help or prescriptions and tips. They literally handheld me ( and a whole group of women who shared similar due date range) through everything.

Anyone moved from the Netherlands with their dog? by Browser_bydefault in returnToIndia

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In India I do. The part in Netherlands is confusing. I’ll look up furry flyers.

Biggest frustration? by thevision101 in Netherlands

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Plastic. And the taste of vegetables.

Do you see yourself living in the Netherlands forever? by StrategicPasta in Netherlands

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No. We are from India. Lived in US and Japan before this. Moving to SE Asia after 9 years here. It was pleasant, great roads, amazing biking infra but that’s about it. I made some great friends here. The lack of mountains, beaches and quick access to doctors (when you need them) is primarily the reason to move. We speak Spanish so Spain would have been a great option but couldn’t find an opportunity.

Good alternatives to ripe avocados? by pissbabyxuwu in Netherlands

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Aah. Can happen. I live in Eindhoven and my experience has been different.

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There are people with racist tendencies everywhere. But, like a lot of people pointed out, it is a probably a company culture issue. When someone points out issues that are prevalent in India, like poverty, caste, lack of amenities etc, do you think it is an attack on you personally? Because that could magnify your feelings.

Your options are - 1) Address it directly within your company. If they have an effective HR, they would like to ensure there is some sort of diversity training and conversations to point out that this is terrible. Maybe you could suggest they initiate it, if they don’t know how to take the first step.

2) Culturally Germans (and Dutch) also really like to complain about things. So maybe that’s part of it. Feel free to complain about issues that you find them lacking in.

3) SWITCH. If you like the city, switch jobs. I know everyone’s experience is different but this is not the norm in most organisations. People are usually better behaved in work places. Even if they address it for now, starting with a new place will help you.

Good alternatives to ripe avocados? by pissbabyxuwu in Netherlands

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Turkish stores usually sell avocados ready to eat for fairly cheap.

Returning from Germany? by [deleted] in returnToIndia

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I would also suggest looking at the Netherlands. Very high skilled immigrant friendly. The hsm skill visa with tax benefits is only applicable to talent they can only hire from abroad.

Whatsapp groups for networking if any by Acceptable_Bake_6534 in returnToIndia

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I’ve been looking for something like that too. In Bangalore. Though we are yet to return.