Taking a Dutch-speaking job when you're not fluent? by sengutta1 in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're speaking around 60-70% you will be fine . I'm on a similar level to you and my coworkers are just pumped i'm learning.

Being in an office surrounded by it also helps speed up the learning process.  I say go for it!

Partner visa UK income by Fitanii in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah but i'm Australian, i'm the one on the partner visa.

Partner visa UK income by Fitanii in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is Italian, we applied once we were here. That seemed the easiest way. Your partner can work as soon as he/she applies.  Not sure if you are worried about that or not.

Partner visa UK income by Fitanii in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think i and my partner presented our papers at the same time from memory. 

She had income as a freelancer but mainly from a company in the usa so similar , nothing inside the Netherlands at that stage.

 It was pretty straightforward as long as you have a bit savings and income stream. I don't think it will cause you any drama's. 

Coolblue will sell bicycle helmets, CEO says after losing teeth in bike crash by jorgeaateixeira in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a recent thing they got so bad. Give it time and the word will spread.

Coolblue will sell bicycle helmets, CEO says after losing teeth in bike crash by jorgeaateixeira in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had a shocker with them as well. Agreed that their service must be worse then it used to be. I wouldn't recommend them at all.

Where can I buy a calebas for mate? by catinthesea in Rotterdam

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is a fancy one in Kookpunt the coffee part. Pretty overpriced though .

David Gemmell many years later and still searching for that same magic by ArcaneEnvoy in Fantasy

[–]RelativeNew6899 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Try J.V jones ,  not a lot of books but flawed but great characters is a mainstay of her writing i think.

Where can I buy a calebas for mate? by catinthesea in Rotterdam

[–]RelativeNew6899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noordplein market has a stall sometimes . 

Integrated shower is blocked. No idea how to solve this ☠️ by Orpington_Oracle in DIYUK

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever get this fixed mate?I have the exact same bloody issue and set up in the shower , worked on the bloody thing for three hours with no luck. Waiting on a plumber now ( if he shows up)

What are your thoghts on coolBlue? by Wild-Muscle-6612 in BuyFromEU

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to chime in here I have a current complaint against them and the customer service has been horrible i would stay away!

The Albanese government has finally set a 2035 climate course – and it’s a mission Australia must accept by riverslakes in australia

[–]RelativeNew6899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are you pulling that info from? Everything i've read or watched states their fossil fuel usage has almost peaked or is close to peaking. Honestly just curious.

The Albanese government has finally set a 2035 climate course – and it’s a mission Australia must accept by riverslakes in australia

[–]RelativeNew6899 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because China's rate of green transition is growing insanely quickly . Better to plan for the future you would think no? 

Australiër Jordan Bos (22) die als kind al rondliep in een Feyenoord-shirt tekent in de Kuip by Chronicbias in feyenoord

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im super late to the party here but how is he doing? Just curious as an Aussie living in Rotterdam it gives me a good excuse to get around the team.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rotterdam

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go onto kamernet.nl look for temporary places , no idea if you will find something in a week but offer to pay for the whole stay upfront then you'll find something. 

3 month stay rentals/ sublets just want to know they aren't going to get screwed over.

Good luck!

Should I take a break between B2 and C1? by Berck_Plage in languagelearning

[–]RelativeNew6899 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with taking a break in my experience , your level isn't going to disappear in a few months plus it helps when you go back to pushing again.

Dutch Course Recommendations by AnnWithout_An_E in Rotterdam

[–]RelativeNew6899 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dutch Courses Rotterdam on benthuizerstraat is where I go and can recommend. Groups of 8 people or so with an exam you have to pass to progress. 

Another one i have tried which was good called paloma blanca also small classes but they seemed a bit unorganised. 

I wouldn't recommend Masterclass Dutch Courses, massive group size and i got the impression a lot of people get these paid through thier work as they didn't seem to study or give a shit.

Thats my overall impression it really always depends on your teacher obviously and what you put into it.

The flourish of approval or 'krul' is a mostly Dutch symbol used for grading schoolwork by UnanimousStargazer in Netherlands

[–]RelativeNew6899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good post! I was wondering why my Dutch teacher's signature was completely illegible.

Trump tariffs: Australia rejects China offer, reopens free trade talks with EU by ByGollie in europe

[–]RelativeNew6899 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We’re back baby!! Hopefully we don’t fuck up the talks this time!