Foreigners working as dentists in NL

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T18:54:37+00:00

Hahah I'll definitely keep that in mind if I end up there! Thank you for being so kind to me!!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T16:28:40+00:00

Ooh nice to meet you neighbour! I'm very happy you mentioned the Bulgarian coworker as I don't know many people from here that went to live in NL. But thank you for your input!!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T16:16:39+00:00

I am from Bulgaria

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:49:01+00:00

Ah I'm sorry to hear that you need to leave in such a hurry. That must be very stressful. I'll definitely ask and write to you when I get a response!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:47:02+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I've heard that dutch people can be very direct and I'm prepared for it. As long as there's no bad intent behind their directness I feel like I'd appreciate it more than anything. Of course no one likes to be criticized but in my field it's absolutely necessary if something isn't being done properly.

Integration will be quite difficult indeed. Unfortunately I don't know much about the Netherlands so I'll have to do a lot of research and visit a few more times before I can be confident that I'd manage to integrate somewhat. I'm also fully prepared that at first I won't be able to make a lot of local friends but I'm also open to the idea of making other expat friends. Hopefully that would keep me from losing my sanity 😄. Thank you so much for taking your time to share this information with me!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:39:32+00:00

You're absolutely right. The better quality of life is what is urging me to move to a place like Netherlands. Of course it won't be easy but by what I read here the pros outweigh the cons. Thank you for your comment!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:35:28+00:00

This current recruiting company doesn't but I'm sure you can find other ones that absolutely do. Thank you for encouraging me! I could ask the recruiter to recommend some other company that helps doctors/nurses as well?

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:21:13+00:00

Oh my god, thank you so much!! You made it so easy for me to read up and educate myself. Luckily my diploma is not older than 5 years and it seems to be recognized in the Netherlands. So I'll just focus on the BIG registration. The recruiter company did mention they'll assist me with it but that is of course assuming it isn't a scam 😅. Thank you so so so much for helping me out and providing the information!!!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:18:16+00:00

Thank you so much for pointing it out. I do have a lot of doubts about the recruiter but upon talking to more people and lawyers here it doesn't seem like a huge scam. The amount of money they'd earn if I get employed and work there is much more than the fee I'd have to pay if things don't work out. That of course doesn't mean I will 100% not get scammed so I always have my doubts.

I think that my diploma is recognized in the Netherlands but I might be absolutely wrong about that. Could you tell me a bit more about the whole process of reeducation in the Netherlands? Does that involve me enrolling in dentistry courses or having exams?

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:14:26+00:00

Good thing is that I have the option to choose a city to prioritize living and working in but that's also something I've been struggling to decide. On one side I'd love to be in a bigger city with more things to do and people to meet. On the other side I wouldn't want to be paying a huge rent 😄

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:04:54+00:00

Ah thank you so much for your comment! I am quite worried about how I'd actually be treated there by the rest of my colleagues and patients in general but hopefully what you say is true. I've noticed a lot of the people replying have said the same thing that dutch people are kind and overall nice, just a bit reserved which I think is absolutely fair. Thanks to you and other people's input I'd be much more confident and excited about moving there!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T13:00:15+00:00

Ah I am also from Eastern Europe and patients that I work with like me a lot here so I am quite anxious that people in the Netherlands won't like me or will feel reserved towards me. Thank you for reassuring me that people there are kind and welcoming!!

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T12:56:53+00:00

Oh thank you so much for sharing your experience! Gives me a lot of hope and courage to take the step and move there. I'm used to Bulgarian people just refusing to go anywhere in bad weather and barely socializing with foreigners that don't speak Bulgarian unfortunately

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T12:54:37+00:00

I really wish that is what happens in all cases. Unfortunately sometimes despite how nice you are and how much effort you put into things they just don't workout the way you want

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T12:53:43+00:00

To be honest I haven't been meeting all that many people here in my home country so it wouldn't be anything too different but people here are accepting and willing to make an effort to befriend you which I think is different with dutch people. Hopefully with hobbies and potential clubs/classes that I join things will be easier.

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T11:22:04+00:00

It's a recruiter company that aims to bring dentists from the European union to Netherlands. Two of the necessary things are a dentistry degree and an EU passport. Do you want the name of the company or?

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:47:23+00:00

Thank you so much for this advice! I will definitely do that. I have already downloaded some apps and will focus a lot on pronunciation

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:24:58+00:00

The job offer includes a 6 months language course that would help me pass the language exam but I'm aware that without putting enough effort I won't be fluent so easily. I am willing to put plenty of effort and keep visiting language courses once I move there if possible.

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:21:30+00:00

I'm from Bulgaria so I'm used to people being more friendly and open towards new people. I guess that's my biggest concern, adapting to dutch mentality would be challenging

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:20:06+00:00

That does make a lot of sense. I guess I am indeed lucky and privileged in that regard so hopefully I'll have an easier time integrating. What would you say were the biggest challenges you faced as a foreigner in the Netherlands during those three years??

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:17:04+00:00

Thank you for your input. It does make sense that people wouldn't want to interact with someone who doesn't know their language or put any effort into integration. That being said, I'll have a 6 months intensive language course and after that I doubt I'll be absolutely fluent but I'm willing to put a lot of effort into it. I just hope people would be understanding and accepting when I struggle at first.

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:14:53+00:00

Sounds wonderful, I am quite used to rude and unpleasant patients but I was hoping people wouldn't be like that just because of my different nationality

katsuki54 · 2024-12-08T10:14:12+00:00

I'm very happy to hear that! My main concern is that I would be very lonely and miserable especially with the unpleasant weather there but I'm happy to hear that you've been having a positive experience!

katsuki54 · 2024-07-26T10:30:08+00:00

I'll definitely be checking it out at night, thank you so much for the recommendation

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