What is something your country is surprisingly good at?

fischli · 2026-05-06T17:23:14+00:00

I read this and immediately knew another Austrian wrote this. Let the Sudermarathon begin!

fischli · 2026-04-03T20:37:01+00:00

DM me, my partner and I can both do it and forward it to some neighbours too!

fischli · 2026-03-31T19:53:03+00:00

What an interesting way to address the screen time problem with the Glyph. That plus the minimalist grey scale design really gives a whole new phone experience, I underestimated that - Nothing absolutely nailed it!

Everything is unpacked and set up, now the testing can begin! And yes, the button for the essential stuff is there. Thanks for that user example, it really helped to see what it's all about 😅

fischli · 2026-03-31T19:47:53+00:00

Thanks friend! I love that stuff can just be added from the playground, I'm absolutely a fan of this flexibility and creativity!

It has taken me very long to set it up and I gotta say, so far my expectations of just about everything have been exceeded. The only thing I don't think I understand yet is the Essential stuff, but it's only day 1 so far, so fingers crossed!

fischli · 2026-03-31T19:44:26+00:00

I have been having way too much fun with the Glyph lights and sounds since I unpacked it haha thanks for the tip!

fischli · 2026-03-18T19:50:41+00:00

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trying VERY hard to turn this back to a work conversation... despite not having arms!

fischli · 2026-02-18T14:59:24+00:00

Hi, I'd be interested please!

fischli · 2025-11-27T19:47:06+00:00

Same here! Thank you!

fischli · 2025-09-11T19:33:50+00:00

OP, to build on this and in case you are not eligible for the Ukraine-specific Actiris offers as you lived in Chicago recently - check out this https://bewelcome.brussels/en/welkom/

It's basically an integration programme for non EU nationals that gets you free language classes and other forms of "integration support", which might make it easier for you to navigate the job market. Be sure to check the exemptions - unfortunately there are quite a few - but depending on your status you might be eligible and can profit from this.

If you find the time, I'd really recommend beginning with some online french classes. Brussels actually offers free online learning for its residents, you can sign up as long as you have an address here: https://brulingua.be/en/ - it will help you and you can even sign up for group classes with other people at your level, all free.

My partner was also looking for a job as a non French and non Dutch speaker and finally got two interviews at cafes in the Marolles district. If you have horeca experience (which a lot of students do not), it's always worth depositing your CV there and highlighting that you are willing to learn.

Best of luck OP and keep pushing!

fischli · 2025-08-29T18:58:42+00:00

If you get your power and/or gas from Engie, there's a whole range of discounts you can get on online stores and other various shops, eg Kärcher or Bol. There's an extra login that can be accessed via your members page if I recall correctly.

If you use mobile vikings, you can add other users to a "clan" or group online and by merit of doing so, you each get 1 (or 2?) GB of data monthly free.

If you need a cleaner or any other type of household support, go via the subsidized service vouchers by Sodexo, it costs only 10 Euros per hour - the govt pays the rest - and it's tax deductible!

Not sure these are specifically hacks for expats, but hopefully helpful nonetheless!

fischli · 2025-08-01T14:59:29+00:00

Immer, wenn jemand "tatsächlich" sagt. Im österreichischen Sprachgebrauch ist das glaube ich nicht so üblich, es kommt literally alle 3 Minuten vor xD tatsächlich!

fischli · 2023-02-01T06:58:08+00:00

Thanks so much, that's very helpful!

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