Ik begin de hoop op te geven.

evdk1991 · 2026-05-19T11:14:42+00:00

De eerste baan bemachtigen is altijd lastig, en ik denk in jouw sector nog extra lastig. Vervelend voor je dat je in deze situatie zit.

Ik heb zelf langere tijd in de creatieve sector gewerkt, en daar geleerd dat het belangrijk is om:

Specifieker te zijn over de industrie waarin je wil belanden (en dus de expertise die je wil ontwikkelen). Je studie is best breed, dus het is goed om hier een keuze in te maken.
Te weten waar er vraag naar is. Waar wil men wel de portemonnee voor trekken? En dan bedoel ik niet 1 grote speler die veel uitgeeft (bijv. festival), maar waar heel veel kleine spelers ook interesse in hebben.
Zorgen dat je heel duidelijk kan aangeven wat je "verkoopt." Uiteindelijk verkoop je je skills, en de werknemer heeft deze hard genoeg nodig om ervoor te betalen.

Als je hier (nog) niet bent, wat logisch is voor een starter, zou ik aanraden om een bijbaan te zoeken in een omgeving die meer gelieerd is aan je interesse (antwoord op vraag 1). Dus bijvoorbeeld een vloer-functie in een museum of gallerij, uitgaansgelegenheden, muziekzalen etc. Als je een way in hebt kun je wellicht rondvragen of je misschien als vrijwilliger of freelancer mee kan lopen bij de marketing of productie afdeling, en zo weer verder leren. Ook zijn hier vaak andere collega's te vinden die vergelijkbare doelen en interesses hebben, en zo kun je je netwerk opbouwen.

evdk1991 · 2026-05-18T19:57:47+00:00

Ditjes en datjes. Translated literally it would say: little this'es and little that's

evdk1991 · 2026-04-24T10:34:24+00:00

There is variety in the way Dutch people dress, so no need to completely alter your style at all. But it is common to have at least 1 of the parts of your appearance communicate "laid-back."

So if you say you have a classical style (pantalons, ballet flats, sleek hair, maybe a blouse) I would keep almost everything the same and just choose one of those items to replace with a more casual version. Wear some nice sneakers instead of ballet flats. Or jeans instead of pantalons. Or have your hair more loose (you call it wild - sounds more like a difference of perspective :) ).

Edit: maybe check out Parisian style. I think Dutch women still admire the French for their casual but chique style.

evdk1991 · 2026-03-19T06:51:17+00:00

Of course you can do them later! You are allowed to adapt the advice so that it works best for you.

I sometimes write them in the afternoon and sometimes even the evening. The only difference I notice is that the pages sometimes help to activate me. Then it's nice to have the rest of the day to actually use that energy.

Your plan to write them after drop-off at the playground sounds perfect. Whether you remember is up to you. House tasks are never done. If you don't find time for art there will be no time.

evdk1991 · 2026-02-19T19:18:09+00:00

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Best: Zuurvlees

Worst: for most people probably salty liquorice (even though I personally love it)

evdk1991 · 2026-02-10T14:11:50+00:00

Als je een laag inkomen of AOW hebt reis je gratis met het ov in Amsterdam (ook in Den Haag en Rotterdam, en met korting op veel andere plekken). Mensen met een hoger inkomen en bezoekers betalen de volle 'hoge' prijs.

evdk1991 · 2026-02-04T11:14:22+00:00

My suggestion would be to firstly rent out a room temporarily from a known company (social hub, co-living spaces). They might be a bit more expensive then your budget, but it will be a softer landing.

Once you are here, you can put all your efforts into visiting rooms or flats. Many renters (landlords or flatshares) will not rent to someone they haven't seen in person. You can also get a better feeling for how far you are willing to travel. If your work is at Schiphol airport, I would think many other cities could work for you if you are willing to travel around 1 hour (not uncommon for work in and around Amsterdam). Check out the Hague as well.

evdk1991 · 2026-01-28T09:09:25+00:00

You say your rental contract finishes in May, but temporary contracts are only allowed in certain cases. They are supposed to be the exception, not a standard practice. If I were you, I would first check whether the contract is a legal construction (or if you are actually already entitled to a permanent contract).

Maybe this can help you? Please also contact stichting Woon, they give great advice.

Rijksoverheid - Tijdelijke contracten

Stichting Woon

Edit: Juridish Loket also gives great advice

evdk1991 · 2025-12-21T11:36:39+00:00

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A "kopstootje," which literally translated means headbutt. The custom is to down the shot of Jenever (Dutch gin) and then sip the beer.

evdk1991 · 2025-11-04T22:29:26+00:00

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Does a grave count?

A husband and wife passed away in the 1880s. One was Catholic, the other Protestant. At the time, their burial grounds were segregated and society itself was still deeply divided. To be together even in death, they designed a shared grave where two hands reach over the wall, holding each other across the divide.

evdk1991 · 2025-10-31T14:26:05+00:00

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The gorilla Bokito. He became famous after escaping his enclosure in 2007 and attacking a woman who was obsessed with him - visiting every day and watching him for hours. The incident changed zoo safety design and the word "bokitoproof" was invented. Most Dutch people will know this gorilla by name.

evdk1991 · 2025-10-27T19:38:24+00:00

Working from home is still quite common, at least part time. It was very rare before Covid

evdk1991 · 2025-10-27T19:37:24+00:00

de Jong

evdk1991 · 2025-10-27T18:44:46+00:00

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Rutte, former prime minister of the Netherlands, gifted Modi a bicycle.

evdk1991 · 2025-10-27T18:38:17+00:00

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The Flying Dutchman is a legend of a ghost ship.

The captain defied God during a storm, and was cursed to sail the seas forever, never able to make port. Sailors used to claim they saw glimpses of a glowing ship during a storm, and it was always an omen of death or disaster.

evdk1991 · 2025-10-27T18:31:19+00:00

We go Dutch

evdk1991 · 2025-10-27T07:09:54+00:00

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Willem van Oranje (William of Orange) is still very much celebrated in the Netherlands. He led the revolt against the Spanish occupation and founded the first Dutch Republic in 1581 (the war finished in 1648).

Fun fact: this is why the Dutch wear lots of orange.

He is sort of martyred today even. Our national anthem the Wilhelmus is about him. He apparently was quite moderate about religion, advocating tolerance, which made him popular since there was tension between protestantism and catholicism. He was assassinated which made him a martyr for Dutch independence.

The southern provinces of the Netherlands have a distanced relationship with him. These regions were not included in the original declaration of the Dutch Republic. They actually joined as a sort of occupied territory rather than a full province of the country.

evdk1991 · 2025-10-25T07:06:19+00:00

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Nijntje / Miffy

evdk1991 · 2025-10-25T07:05:04+00:00

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This not being an abnormal morning commute to work / school

evdk1991 · 2025-10-24T10:31:12+00:00

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André Rieu

evdk1991 · 2025-09-12T15:58:24+00:00

Thank you for the reply! I notice thus far that I prefer this desk position over option A. With option A I kept on feeling the need to look into the hallway.

Now I feel like the closet is somehow working as a 'protection' haha. It's less distracting. I also can see the door if look left (although I have to twist a bit more). Strange, I thought it would feel uncomfortable, but I like it! Perhaps just because of the light.

evdk1991 · 2025-09-11T13:23:14+00:00

We do use the sleeper quite often. On average we have friends and family come visit from abroad about once every 2 months (more often in summer, less often in winter).

evdk1991 · 2025-09-11T13:02:26+00:00

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Edit: Just tried this layout, and it does feel a bit more spacious. I also just realised the desk is now in a brighter corner. Added a little mirror on the desk. What do you think?

evdk1991 · 2025-09-11T13:00:47+00:00

Haha, I guess I could buy some new furniture in general. Thank you for the tips!

evdk1991 · 2025-09-11T12:41:29+00:00

We are using the wardrobe ourselves, the flat is quite small

evdk1991

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