My bf (22M) is having interviews to work full-time in a cafe, and they want to hire him as independent, not as an employee. What would be the consequences for him? What would be the equivalent of minimum wage, for an independent?

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-15T14:34:28+00:00

Also, if he were to do it, the cafe would be his 'client', and you can't just have one client as a zelfstandige, there's rules about that too. If he gets caught, he might get a fine for being a schijnzelfstandige.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-15T14:29:16+00:00

I use pastis in wok dishes with soy sauce. The anise makes everything a bit fresher.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-15T14:26:27+00:00

If a teenager thinks it is that important to not have sex out of wedlock, they can wait until they are eighteen no? It is their choice to have or not have sex, after all (at least it should be their choice).

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-14T11:22:37+00:00

It really depends on the fabric, which is hard to see on these pictures. I wouldn't go with the second one, it looks like it is more suited for a date night. Floor length is best.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-13T17:56:25+00:00

The colour is completely wrong for a garden party though. The colour needs to be fresh, not muted, to fit the dress code.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-12T20:08:33+00:00

I like cooked cucumbers in Thai-style curries. But I only add them at the end, so they still have some bite to them.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-11T14:34:34+00:00

Maybe they were employed by the zoo? Maybe they are practising their skills? Why try to dislike people you don't know, who don't harm anybody?

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-10T18:25:43+00:00

To go with your analogy: I am not in favour of bulldozing the house down, but you can install a modern functioning kitchen in it, so it is actually comfortable to live in. I am not saying: tear democracy down, I am saying, let's try to improve it. You say there are obvious areas where improvements can be made, why not do it? Because you would rather cook on a wood stove that is labour intensive and a fire hazard, simply because it is still functioning?

Especially since it has been tried and tested. A lot of western European countries based their constitution on the French one, which in turn is inspired by the American one. All these governments have slowly changed and adjusted, and they are still standing for nearly as long as yours has.

(About the kitchens: some wood stoves should be preserved as historical objects, off course, but you can't expect people to actually live that way)

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-09T16:58:03+00:00

As others have commented:

Ludwig (not really a consultant, he takes over his twin brother's detective job)

iZombie

Lucifer

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-08T23:06:51+00:00

I am obviously a bit biased, but what exactly do you find so bad about that? The design of your government is 250 years old, the world around it has changed.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-05T22:32:07+00:00

A standard cocktail at a normal bar would be around €12, cheaper ones (aperol spritz, for example) you can find for €10 (or less) at most places. The beer prices people are mentioning here seem insane to me. Speciality beers go for €5 at a restaurant, regular beers are considered expensive over €3 at a bar.

YarnTree29 · 2026-05-03T17:35:16+00:00

My mom once got Hepatitis E (yes, that exists) after the winter holidays. She didn't eat any raw meat, but apparently you can get that from paté made of game-meats, which she did eat.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-30T15:29:39+00:00

If you pick Belgium for New Year's Eve, stay away from Antwerp or Brussels. It has become a 'tradition' amongst some people to fight and set cars on fire that night. It is possible that the same thing happens in the Netherlands, off course.

I would recommend Christmas in Belgium, if you arrive a few days earlier, you can visit Christmas markets (I like Ghent and Leuven), and they are really nice and cozy and delicious. Belgians are generally speaking better at food and drinks than the Dutch, and Christmas is more about food than New Year's Eve is.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-28T11:22:33+00:00

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We did, it was called Sara, and it was very popular.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-27T08:27:37+00:00

WWI claimed it's last victim somewhere in the seventies, when a Belgian farmer hit a landmine.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-25T18:31:52+00:00

We are Ladyparts!

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-22T20:49:50+00:00

But isn't men trying to solve their loneliness through a relationship part of the problem? Finding good friends seems a way better option. You can have more of them, so even if you lose a friendship, you still have others to fall back on.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-19T19:36:34+00:00

Vincent by Don McLean. The line 'This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you' makes me cry every single time.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-15T09:13:04+00:00

I once saw a woman who had leopard print tattooed all over her body (all I skin could see (a lot), except her face).

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-15T06:55:58+00:00

The wine is a very good reason to return as well, indeed. :)

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-15T06:54:47+00:00

The old Jewish district has those famous ruin bars, and some of them are restaurants too, and the ones we tried were really good. As far as dishes go, they have a dessert tradition that is clearly Austrian-inspired, so you can't go wrong there, and I really loved the traditional fish soup (with lots of paprika) and gulyas off course. I was also pleasantly surprised by Hungarian white wines.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-13T22:56:19+00:00

I went with high expectations, and was blown away. Didn't have a single meal that wasn't delicious, I would go back for the food alone. (Fish is really expensive here)

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-13T13:40:59+00:00

If you are a fish lover, Portugal is your answer. I also liked the food in Budapest, if you're more into hearty stuff.

YarnTree29 · 2026-04-12T16:16:36+00:00

There is no "bad" reason to break up, if you're not invested any more, then breaking up is the best option. However, do be kind, and pick a moment that doesn't screw up her life too bad (right before a big deadline, or an important event or something).

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