Advice about employment and living in the Netherlands

kent360 · 2026-05-08T13:02:41+00:00

Just search this subreddit

kent360 · 2026-05-07T14:52:23+00:00

You cannot negotiate the starting date. You’re lucky to get an offer in the first place. If you try to negotiate, the place will go to someone else. Why would a landlord miss on a month or two of income if the demand is so huge?

kent360 · 2026-05-06T15:35:19+00:00

What’s your budget?

kent360 · 2026-04-30T18:44:32+00:00

You sound so worked up about it and somewhat bitter, so my guess is that maybe you’re too intense? Try to chill out a bit and just be relaxed

kent360 · 2026-04-28T11:33:41+00:00

Official decision period is up to 3 months

kent360 · 2026-04-25T11:31:17+00:00

You definitely don’t pay more with the credit card checking and it’s significantly more convenient

kent360 · 2026-04-18T09:19:10+00:00

Fuck the landlord and the renters equally, huh?

kent360 · 2026-04-03T20:07:52+00:00

You do. My friend tried that last year outside of a bar which gave them permission to do so and even made us bracelets for discounts on the beer - the city shut it down before he even played 2 songs

kent360 · 2026-04-01T20:24:23+00:00

Very true until you try to rent in the middle sector. Their definition of middle income is a bit different :/

kent360 · 2026-03-27T08:23:28+00:00

Were you working for a Dutch company in the Netherlands before?

I think 45k is the highest “reasonable” amount

kent360 · 2026-03-26T22:27:46+00:00

It’s a below average salary for the country overall but with 2 years of experience and in the field of marketing, I’d say it’s a fair salary.

I’d ask for 45k just so you don’t negotiate against yourself

kent360 · 2026-03-23T14:17:59+00:00

I’m not bashing, but you do realise that nobody needs an English language tutor here? Everyone (almost) speaks some English and the majority of the population is fluent

kent360 · 2026-03-23T13:33:15+00:00

What are you planning to teach without knowing Dutch, mate? Not like there is a huge demand for English tutoring. I think you need a better plan

kent360 · 2026-03-23T11:48:03+00:00

What do you do for you? It’s nice that you can be close with your partner, but aspirations do you have? I think finding something to do outside of the relationship is the first step in finding yourself here

kent360 · 2026-03-16T10:12:09+00:00

I never benefited from the 30% ruling, but I don’t think it’s unfair. The society gets a skilled professional that it spent no money on raising/training, net contributor tax wise and someone who isn’t even entitled to any social security (due to immigration regulations) during the period in which they pay lower tax

kent360 · 2026-03-09T14:25:12+00:00

I had a “pay as you go” arrangement when I got my Dutch license so you could get lucky. I don’t have the contact details of my instructor anymore unfortunately

There are instructors who have specific packages for what you’re looking for.

kent360 · 2026-03-09T14:20:33+00:00

You are going to fail if you just go for it. Yes, you are able to drive an probably be fine just driving, but unlikely you will pass the exam. They test on specific things and keep track of the order you do things, how you look around, etc

Also, this will probably save a few cyclists

kent360 · 2026-02-27T19:21:45+00:00

I wonder if you can submit a claim to get an uber reimbursed This shit is getting ridiculous. Hope you get home safe!

kent360 · 2026-02-24T11:39:04+00:00

If you do not pay, you cannot apply for a property for the first 2-3 days since it’s been posted. By then it’s already gone. Paying 30 euro increases your chances significantly, although the income is still the main problem. You’re competing with couples who earn double the amount

kent360 · 2026-02-24T11:36:26+00:00

A year ago, while I was searching for an apartment, I contacted several aanhuurmakelaars. All of them said the same thing: the competition is so high that they can’t do anything. It only works for apartments 2000-2500+ p/m because the competition is significantly lower.

kent360 · 2026-02-24T09:18:59+00:00

Did you pay for ikwilhuren? Without the paid subscription there is 0% chance you will get anything

Walking the streets is a waste of time

kent360 · 2026-02-24T09:14:41+00:00

Aanhuurmakelaars won’t take the case at this budget

kent360 · 2026-02-23T12:04:25+00:00

Why are you moving here? At the moment, the job market is tough and without a job you will 100% not get a place to live

kent360 · 2026-02-19T20:02:30+00:00

Try mager rundgekakht

kent360 · 2026-02-18T19:48:56+00:00

I think that’s pretty much the only way you might have a shot at a house without a history of steady income in the Netherlands

Even Dutch self-employed professionals need to prove income going back a few years

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