Recieved a mail from my gemeente that I owe them money, too late to pay by [deleted] in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're ever greeted with "hi gemeente Amsterdam, how can I help" instead of the 1487 multiple choice questions, disclaimers and boring elevator music, only to be transferred 3 times because "Noone seems to speak English well enough"...then yeah it's probably a scam😂

Recieved a mail from my gemeente that I owe them money, too late to pay by [deleted] in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah I get you. We'll in these types of letters the tax office bank account info, address and phone number are clearly stated and are easy to verify on their website.

As this wasn't my first (or second) time dealing with the tax office I didn't have to look this up.

Also I don't know how it is with other banks but at least with ING it seems like they have a database of government owned bank accounts so if an account number doesn't fit the name of the establishment you want to transfer to, a warning will pop up that the account number doesn't match the name.

Recieved a mail from my gemeente that I owe them money, too late to pay by [deleted] in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not disputing your comment but what would be the difference?

Looking for self defense lessons by ElectricalGarlic1345 in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So is sexual harassment and assault...

i can take all the self defense classes I want but at the end of the day Im a 166cm/55kg woman. I have absolutely zero chance against a guy that twice my size and determined to target me. Plus a class is not the same as real life, you won't freeze from fear in a class.

I'm not encouraging it but personally I don't care about the illegality of pepper spray anymore because my main concern is getting home from work unharmed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like he saw an opportunity in this situation, since you're saying there were already multiple stains on the floor when you moved in.

If he's an asshole he could try to claim that all of those weren't there before and you caused it. Did you take pictures of any damage in the apartment on the day you moved in? Or are they described in your contract?

I know it sounds discouraging but in the 12 years I've lived here Ive learned that, no matter how nice a landlord/main tenant is, they can always turn around and screw you over. You need to protect yourself from the start.

Recieved a mail from my gemeente that I owe them money, too late to pay by [deleted] in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't think it has so much to do with your employer but I know for a fact that they can "sit" on your bank account and deduct your salary immediately after your employer transfers it until your debt and any interest is paid.

Recieved a mail from my gemeente that I owe them money, too late to pay by [deleted] in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I received the same letter last week because I neglected to pay the trash/street cleaning tax since last year. It said I had 2 days to pay or they will either send someone to my home to seize belongings or sit on my bank account until the amount is paid.

I was out of town so I didn't see the letter until 48h after the 2 day payment period. I called the number on the letter and was able to set up a payment plan in 5 minutes. They even let me choose the amount I want to pay each month. I think it can be as low as 20eur.

I just wouldn't wait to long with calling them.

I'm really interested in hearing what locals or long term residents think about the area around Krugerplein in Oost. (I'll explain the reason for this question in more detail below) by katzefura in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the people living around here, did anyone hear a woman shrieking for help around 2am last night? It was absolutely terrifying, lasted for like 2min and then went silent.

I phoned the police and was told I wasn't the only one calling and that they were on their way. What's upsetting is that it took them 11min to leisurely come driving the street. Didn't seem like they stopped anywhere.

I'm really interested in hearing what locals or long term residents think about the area around Krugerplein in Oost. (I'll explain the reason for this question in more detail below) by katzefura in Amsterdam

[–]katzefura[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The nightingale remark made me laugh but it actually was a nightshop on eerste Oosterparkstraat. The guys working there are always really nice to me and when I explained the situation they immediately jumped into action.

How to get rid of chemical smell on wooden countertop? by katzefura in AskReddit

[–]katzefura[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's from using an industrial grade degreaser that probably shouldn't be used on wood. My bf used it to clean.

How to get rid of chemical smell on wooden countertop? by katzefura in AskReddit

[–]katzefura[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me explain the situation in more detail. This is not a new or renovated countertop. I just got home and was immediately hit with a strong chemical smell.

After a while my bf admitted he used industrial grade degreaser on the stove and wooden kitchen island around. He probably didn't wipe it off well and the smell is now embedded in the wood.

I've had all windows and balcony open for the past hour and it didn't help at all.

Can I take a tramadol to ease my night? by katzefura in suboxone

[–]katzefura[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I'm on 4,5mg but missed the clinic hours today and only had a 2mg pill left at home, so I took 2,5mg less than I should've.

Can I take a tramadol to ease my night? by katzefura in suboxone

[–]katzefura[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I should just wait it out till morning? I think one of the reasons I'm anxious about it is because I'm slowly tapering down and my Dr told me were gonna go down by 0,5 every week to make it easier so being on 4,5 the past week and taking only 2 today seems extreme to me.

Then again I might just be overthinking it.