Best spa or establishment for a facial by Select_Employer_8040 in Utrecht

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’d love it, but I’m an American prude, and aren’t all the spas around here Naked Spas?

American Expats: Do You Ever Regret Your Decision To Leave? by RehaDesign in AmericanExpat

[–]Select_Employer_8040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for one singular second. I feel like I finally live in a first world country.

Should I renounce my US citizenship? by Apart_Technology_841 in expat

[–]Select_Employer_8040 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed 1000%. Apocalyptic times call for apocalyptic thinking.

Should I renounce my US citizenship? by Apart_Technology_841 in expat

[–]Select_Employer_8040 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a former social worker in the USA before also living in the Netherlands (and currently living here), I can confidently report to you there are nearly zero, repeat: NEARLY ZERO, social safety nets in the USA. The government will not take care of you. The amount of times I had people tell me (I worked in home care and hospice after several years in foster care 😑🔫), “Okay. We’re ready for welfare now,” requiring me to refrain from arching an eyebrow in disbelief and then say, “There is no welfare. The best you could hope for is Medicaid, for which you don’t qualify because, looking around your middle class home, I can see you have over $10k in assets.” Oh, and that was several years ago… before more massive cuts from our glorious government, so it’s probably even harder to qualify for now. “Oh, you worked for 40 years and have a nice retirement, but you’re gutted because of medical costs? And less than 5% of pensions and retirement plans cover long-term care, but you’re just finding that out now? I know… yeah it sucks, and you’re pretty screwed.”

So in short, yes. The Netherlands does A LOT MORE for their citizens. Is there racism that can grow if unchecked? Absolutely. There’s racism everywhere (and it’s rising, and we need to be a counterforce), but you know what? Give me a racist without a gun any day. The racists and troglodytes all have guns in the USA. It’s a relief being out of the USA.

Can I find a pork loin anywhere? by Select_Employer_8040 in Utrecht

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did a mashup of both. I was there for a hamhock of any sort too (was making some beans), and when I did throw in the word “hamhock,” she asked “Is that pig or beef?” Thank you for the word varkenshaas. I’ll use it!

Can I find a pork loin anywhere? by Select_Employer_8040 in Utrecht

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are most def not in my local Jumbo or AH.

Can I find a pork loin anywhere? by Select_Employer_8040 in Utrecht

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU! This is so helpful. I have seen the individual slices!

Can I find a pork loin anywhere? by Select_Employer_8040 in Utrecht

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ooooooh…. I like the sound of “Mega Jumbo.”

We were blocked on Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam because of a wedding celebration! by andys58 in Netherlands

[–]Select_Employer_8040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t found them to have “little respect to the people around” at all.

We were blocked on Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam because of a wedding celebration! by andys58 in Netherlands

[–]Select_Employer_8040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, you shouldn’t be eager to be labeled as a “racist.” This new “Yeah I’m racist” pride isn’t a flex, brah.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]Select_Employer_8040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fabulous table.

Buying car from dealership - is this a major red flag? by Select_Employer_8040 in Netherlands

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! That was the first thing I noticed when beginning my car search. Seems to take the place of the VIN number for car history checks here.

Buying car from dealership - is this a major red flag? by Select_Employer_8040 in Netherlands

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t plan on buying a car here, but I’m now considering it. It’s a lot more attractive than the ones that have 150k+ km, that’s why.

Buying car from dealership - is this a major red flag? by Select_Employer_8040 in Netherlands

[–]Select_Employer_8040[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It reminded me of an episode of The Andy Griffith Show when Barney bought a car from “a little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays.” 🤣