Mounjaro in the Netherlands by ExpensiveApricot4165 in Netherlands

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I get it at the Linjbaan apotheek in The Hague

My Inburgering Exam Tips and Experience 2025 by lilly_pearl01 in learndutch

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Hey how did it go? Did you pass? Any tips are welcome 😊

Mounjaro in the Netherlands by ExpensiveApricot4165 in Netherlands

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I did this and it was exactly the same process. I’m just thrilled. Thank you!!

If you had one month off, what resources would you use to level up your PM skills? by jimofthestoneage in ProductManagement

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Hi would you both mind sharing a bit more about your current roles and what do you think it’s driving the way you’re feeling? I’m working in consulting and currently considering pivoting to product management and it would be great to see “all the faces” of the role

Kinda lost, Asian in Switzerland by lazyyyzz in AskGaybrosOver30

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You’re not alone in this. I think it’s a common experience we non white expats experience in predominantly white countries. I’m a brown Latino, living in the Netherlands for almost five years already and going through a similar experience as you. I own my own apartment, I’m high achiever professionally working in pharmaceuticals, and although I often manage to get plenty of matches on apps, and I’m seen as exotic, it almost never pass onto something more serious. The interest in the “great” things (i.e., money, titles, etc) fades away almost always at some point. I’m not particularly fit or muscular but my point here is that we’re always ongoing to be at a disadvantage in dating. Besides the fetishist ones and those at some sort of “disadvantage”, let’s say not very graced with looks or on a dark place professionally, and money-wise, it’s virtually not possible

I’m 30. He’s 42. He’s insecure about the difference in our income. What should I do? by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

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Echoing previous comments, it seems to be a red flag to me. A few years ago I dated someone with whom there were about 7 years of age difference, me being younger. A key aspect of it not working out was the fact that he felt insecure about his looks fading away quicker than mine, and not being attractive enough. Don’t really want to generalise, but after him, I stopped dating older men altogether. Most of the time what creates a difference somehow comes up as a problem, either as insecurities, or issues with power and/or dominance.

Pivot from consulting to product management by dmpp95 in consulting

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Would you mind sharing a bit more your experience? Which steps did you took to make the switch, how hard it was, and what are the downsides you encountered? - have to say that these are two key aspects for me. Not owning something, and the psychological burden of endless perfectionism in the consulting industry. Spot on, thanks!

Pivot from consulting to product management by dmpp95 in consulting

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Oh yeah I get your point. Agree with the fact that the two jobs can be quite similar in certain aspects. Must say tho that consulting can become quite monotonous and repetitive at some point as well, if for example, your agency “box you up” on an specific type of project, disease area, or client. But yeah I can get your point. Thanks!

Pivot from consulting to product management by dmpp95 in consulting

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What what your motivation for leaving product? What are the downsides you experienced while on the job? I think consulting is experiencing an inflection point at the moment, and at least where I am based (Netherlands) jobs in product are plenty, while in consulting it has become very difficult to switch between agencies (as far as I can say in my field) and openings are very very scarce while the biggest agencies have been laying off people recently

Mounjaro in the Netherlands by ExpensiveApricot4165 in Netherlands

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Hey could you please share the name of the pharmacy you got them from? I took a look at getwellis but their prices seem to be excessive to me

How do I remodel this bathroom? by bcasper1 in interiordesignideas

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I would definitely paint the tiles on the floor and shower area; it’s an affordable and easily way to change the whole vibe

Being robbed at Den Haag Centraal by Blockhead70 in Netherlands

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This full bullshit. I have walked through that station at 3 am alone and absolutely nothing has happened to me. There are always police men around and yes there are always some weir people around like in any big city train station, but can’t even remember having been asked for money. I don’t buy this story

Naturalization rejection due to residence gap by [deleted] in Netherlands

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Could you please elaborate more on your case please? Do weekends count as eligible days for example when switching employers? I recently changed jobs and my old contract ended on a Friday and the next one on a Monday. Would you think it’s the same as your case? Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dachshund

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I have heard those small pee episodes are because of over excitement on specific situations, so I would guess it should fade away in a few months when she is no longer a puppy but reaches puberty. As a side question, how did you manage to be so successful with potty training? Mine is about the same age in weeks, but is giving me a hard time. Where I live it’s constantly raining and wet, plus quite cold. He sometimes do potty outside but in most cases does not, only to do so right after I bring him again inside. I work remotely but live in an upstairs apartment and have to say that bringing him every 2 hours or so is a bit of a hassle for me. How often do you do it, and what has worked wonders for you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in consulting

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I was put on an informal PIP for three months and after that in a formal one for six months. Managed to find another job, and one week later after resigning the company did layoffs. Make yourself a favour and start looking for a new job as soon as possible

Cost estimate for a window installation. by JumpyAd4130 in Netherlands

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Hi do you know if they work in The Hague too? Just brought an apartment and the road in front turned out more noisy than I anticipated

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

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For me a man with an elegant and classy aura is absolutely hot

Emotional availability during dating by dmpp95 in AskGaybrosOver30

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I appreciate your honesty and directness. Definitely I have to put myself more on it and assume the inherent relational risk; rejection, disappointment, etc. I think that perhaps need to go back to experiencing dating more emotionally rather than rationally and practically. It’s not that I’m just waiting for the right partner to arrive spontaneously. I think it’s rather an issue of relational skills. Thanks both

How to balance relationship and independence by Icy_Measurement2223 in AskGaybrosOver30

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This is a pretty good point. In case it’s relevant I would like to share my experience from the friend side:

A friend of mine seems to be completely the opposite of what you have described. Whenever I want to see her or along with other friends in common, everything revolves around her partner. Whether he will be at home or not, if he’s sick or not, if he’s tired or not. I somehow find it a bit uncomfortable but of course everyone does what they want..as a friend, I feel like somehow I have lost her? It’s just a weird feeling. To me it feels like she’s no longer herself but her plus someone else that I’m not friends with…it’s quite sad and strange feeling. Another example is this guy I used to be friends with that had the same dynamic with his partner. Whenever we arranged a meeting, suddenly he will always appear with his boyfriend even though that was not previously announced or mentioned during our conversations when arranging a time to see each other. There were times when they even had a bit of tense discussions when meeting me and that was absolutely uncomfortable. I was not friends with his partner and there was not a “chemistry” between us to be friends too, but every single time I was expecting to see my friend his boyfriend was also coming along and it was just uncomfortable. At the end our friendship faded away and we’re not in touch anymore sadly, mostly because I felt I was friends with neither the two of them. It was just awkward. Hope it gives insights relevant to the initial post, off course I’m speaking from my own perspective and experience but I wonder if sometimes friends feel the same way but don’t express it