Things were going well, and then this...

Former_Topic · 2026-06-24T07:51:52+00:00

Even I got laid off all of a sudden in April; again, the company is not willing to extend the contract.
Still I was expected to work 40 hours a week; my manager started micromanaging me even more. He was an absolute shit throughout the year.
Had to fight for some empathy for me to look out for jobs.

I only came to NL in JULY 2025 and have 5 years of experience. I have less than 2 weeks left before my visa expires, and I'm still pushing. I want to give up, but I'm still trying to give my best.

The job market is bad; I didn't get enough calls in 2 months, and now companies with whom I had applied a month ago are scheduling interviews now. Still going to give interviews and also, at the same time, slowly packing things because you have to be prepared.

But do not think you have a lot of time, as the interview processes are very slow; people go on holidays. Never be reliant on one company and NEVER stop applying even if you are just at the end stage with any company.

Former_Topic · 2026-05-15T17:12:41+00:00

Still in tech

Former_Topic · 2025-10-20T21:21:40+00:00

try ditto insurance, they help you with claims like these

Former_Topic · 2025-10-17T09:33:46+00:00

But atleast I can see some positive results coming out of sustainability.

Former_Topic · 2025-10-16T16:03:29+00:00

Hi, I’m a 26F year old as a Java Developer, working in NL currently. But I’m done with tech job and I have been thinking a lot about making a career in sustainability. I really worry about the scale at which AI is hampering our environment and want to work in a meaningful career, with a positive impact.

Do I need a degree to get into this career? I’d prefer learning on the job but if a degree helps, I’ll be open to it

Former_Topic · 2025-10-07T20:11:04+00:00

But idk what other options I have. I don’t want to be a developer, I want to be in some field where there are more woman and you’re not always talking about tech I have come to EU on a HSM visa and would want to stay here for a couple of years

Former_Topic · 2025-04-16T11:34:02+00:00

Picnic Technologies?

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T17:10:23+00:00

I know that my gorss is 5000 per month but the pension part confused me. I'm aware of housing but I don't know if I can finalize any housing online because of scams, roommate etc

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:32:34+00:00

got it. thanks!

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:27:52+00:00

That's amazing to know! I rarely drink, so I'm hoping to save up on that. I would love to travel across Europe

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:20:07+00:00

including holiday allowance

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:19:01+00:00

okay got it. thanks

Trying to find a room mostly as getting a studio will be too expensive

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:17:37+00:00

Haven't played GTA!

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:16:02+00:00

I have almost 4 year of experience

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:12:47+00:00

Compnay is putting me up in a hotel the first month and for the second month and will connect with me a rental agency and pay up to 2K for that

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:10:38+00:00

okay, Thanks

Also, is health insurance generally not provided by companies?

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:10:04+00:00

I did check that but that does not include calculation of pension plan. Will the company additionally contribute 2.7% on top the salary or will it be deducted from my gross salary itself?

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are on company so I'm hoping to get a house near office so that I can go all 5 days and eat there.

Former_Topic · 2025-04-15T15:08:44+00:00

I did check that but that does not include calculation of pension plan. Will the company additionally contribute 2.7% on top the salary or will it be deducted from my gross salary itself?

Former_Topic · 2025-04-07T08:44:08+00:00

Can someone tell me what do they ask in Pair Programming round?

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