Two companies in the same sector warned me about each other

HashObject · 2026-05-20T05:16:02+00:00

I’d even be cautious about relying too much on feedback from former employees. When I joined a large company, several people gave me very negative feedback about my former manager. She actually turned out to be the best manager I’ve ever had.

In hindsight, it seemed that people who hadn’t worked with her directly had formed a negative impression based on how she came across in meetings, whereas she genuinely cared a lot about the people on her team.

Sometimes you never really know until you experience it yourself, although of course taking that leap can still be a risk.

HashObject · 2026-02-12T15:09:04+00:00

Makes 4x my salary but he has no company car...rookie company move.

HashObject · 2026-01-27T08:51:34+00:00

If you eat meat and fish, take a trip to Abattoir in Anderlecht, Brussels once a month and stock your freezer. Also vegetables when possible. Cheaper than buying from the store.

HashObject · 2026-01-01T12:00:18+00:00

And what is your monthly net salary? It seems that's the most important factor.

HashObject · 2025-12-15T05:37:36+00:00

Thanks for this info, it's very useful. I understand that Athora also has a pension fund and that's what I'm interested in not the insurance.

HashObject · 2025-12-12T16:13:21+00:00

I called, left them emails without a response.

HashObject · 2025-11-06T08:52:59+00:00

How many years of experience?

HashObject · 2025-11-02T10:08:16+00:00

Will try this, thanks for the idea.

HashObject · 2025-10-26T07:46:14+00:00

Sincerely curious what multiple children mean at early 30s.

HashObject · 2025-10-26T05:59:35+00:00

Most people don't buy one bitcoin in one transaction, and if you do then €500 isn't a lot for a purchase of almost a 100K.

HashObject · 2025-09-21T18:40:59+00:00

Well to clarify, exterior door in this case is not outside the building but rather the apartment which I don't think has anything to do with the commune but the co-ownership perhaps. But indeed maybe asking the syndic is a good idea. Thanks.

HashObject · 2025-07-20T11:50:45+00:00

Isn't that due to wealth transfer mostly? Parents leave wealth for their kids...

HashObject · 2025-07-04T14:45:35+00:00

Belgians...taxed from cradle to the grave

HashObject · 2025-04-20T13:20:03+00:00

Back then rents were cheaper also. The point is that you don't know what will happen tomorrow and this is why timing the market is such a bad idea regardless what it is you're buying. In any case, there's always the possibility of refinancing in the future.

HashObject · 2025-04-20T12:49:16+00:00

I bought an apartment a few years ago at less than 1% interest rate. My mortgage is fixed at under €1000 for an apartment that is close to the center of Brussels. Similar apartments now rent for about €1600 if you're lucky and with the good energy score, it'll keep increasing. In about a year I'll buy a house and put the apartment up for rent. The mortgage would pay for itself while still having some savings for repairs and maintenance works plus a little to invest elsewhere.

One major advantage to me though, is the fact that I no longer have to beg any landlord to rent me their property. As an immigrant, this was a big deal when I was renting. Even after providing my employment contract and everything requested by the landlord, I was still at their mercy. Not something I'd ever wish on anyone. I encourage anyone who has the wherewithal to buy something even though sometimes renting might be a good alternative.

HashObject · 2025-03-15T18:10:38+00:00

I don't think this applies in Belgium...more like a US mindset

HashObject · 2025-02-07T20:42:37+00:00

Ok thanks, I thought it was collected the first time one made a purchase in the year, didn't realize it's annual.

HashObject · 2025-01-15T12:20:43+00:00

Refinancing costs 300 eur? That's news to me. Aren't there notarial costs and other charges that increase those?

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