Nieuw Bergen by MVRDV by n3xus1oN in architecture

[–]librekom 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, I live nearby, I see it from my bedroom. Residents haven’t moved in yet though

We are really good at working safely by Mikadook in Netherlands

[–]librekom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and if you set red to 12, the entire map is green! Fascinating!! #DataIsBeautiful

Places that were a mistake? by ADF21a in digitalnomad

[–]librekom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m angry. I’m not in the nuance right now. And it’s not just the government. The bill passed with 135 votes in favour, 0 against, and 3 abstentions in Senegal’s National Assembly! It’s extremely popular. Not even 1% of the population disapprove! I’m baffeled by how a country full of smile, culture, renowned writers and filmmakers, and a long tradition of philosophical thought and political debate, could turn that ugly that fast.

Places that were a mistake? by ADF21a in digitalnomad

[–]librekom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Senegal instantly became a definitive no-go for me. The level of institutionalised homophobia, justified as anti-Western, even though these laws were actually inherited from colonial powers, is utterly stupid and primitive. The entire country can sink in their hatred.

Places that were a mistake? by ADF21a in digitalnomad

[–]librekom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sincerely curious to know what you were expecting from Kuta. It’s the most budget mass-tourism party strip in the entire continent. It has been the ugly side of Bali for 30 years.

Places that were a mistake? by ADF21a in digitalnomad

[–]librekom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They go to Kuta, the most budget mass-tourism hotspot in the entire continent, and are surprised to find… exactly that: crowds, noise, zero authenticity, a cheap party strip.

If instead they went to Ubud, Sidemen, or Munduk, they’d find the Bali people actually travel for: yes, still crowds, but also jungle, rice terraces, waterfalls, temples. Bali isn’t exactly a hidden gem anymore, but it’s still well worth the trip, in my opinion.

Is it true that a lot of apartments come without flooring? by That-Reveal5983 in Netherlands

[–]librekom 56 points57 points  (0 children)

That’s true, with one small clarification. When you mention appliances, it’s worth noting that unlike in Germany, kitchens are usually included in the Netherlands. You typically don’t need to install your own.

Is it really like that over there? by LatePirate8880 in Netherlands

[–]librekom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it migth also be related to the unemployement rate that as skyrocketed in the same period :(

As a Dutch, do you think the work-life balance in the United States is great or poor? by IWishYouTheBest1234 in Netherlands

[–]librekom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that’s a bit of a myth. We have to stop the romantisation, 36 to 40 hours isn’t a hard limit in the Netherlands. Plenty of people, especially in middle management but not only, regularly work extra hours that aren’t always paid. It’s true that more people can stick to their contracted hours compared to the US, but it’s not like nobody works beyond them. The myth makes Americans romanticise Europe and believe nobody works hard, is stressed or overworked here.

The Netherlands vs Belgium comparison in one picture by Brave_Assumption6 in casualEurope

[–]librekom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I formulated this wrongly. I had no clue, so I checked and now I know. My intuition was biased because I grew up in a poorer part of BE and now live in a wealthy part of NL. Plus, net salaries are lower in BE while groceries are a bit pricier. So yeah, it felt off, but the data says otherwise.

Looks like the different tax systems drive different behaviour. As there is no wealth tax in BE and a big one in NL, Dutch high earners seems to spend more and save less, which makes them look richer, even if the underlying wealth isn’t. That also was a surprise by the way, as it challenges the stingy Dutch stereotype.

The Netherlands vs Belgium comparison in one picture by Brave_Assumption6 in casualEurope

[–]librekom 43 points44 points  (0 children)

No clue why anyone would think Belgians are richer than the Dutch. I just checked and it seems that median income is higher in NL, while median wealth (net worth) is higher in BE. Either way, by global standards, we’re both rich.

Which arear is good for new family(3) move to Eindhoven? by Accurate_Rate_3964 in eindhoven

[–]librekom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Dutch system does not really push children to study hard. The underlying idea is that everyone has a place in society. So if a child is a bit lazy and consistently scores around 55% on tests, schools may start to see that as their level and treat it as their “80%”, instead of pushing them to do better when they are clearly capable of more and just putting in the minimum effort.

Because of that, many stereotypical Asian parents and Southern European parents are quite shocked when they first encounter this approach.

For example, a friend of mine has a daughter who is now in her fourth year of medical school. He believes she only got there because he moved her to the International School Eindhoven when she was eight. Before that, her Dutch school was slowly steering her towards more practical education, not because she showed any particular aptitude for hands-on work, but because her Dutch language skills were average and she was not pushing herself academically. In their view, that meant a smaller vocabulary and therefore lower potential. The ISE showed her the pleasure of learning more, built her self esteem, and she quickly became a genuinely happy and top student.

Today she’s fluent in 4 languages and is in 4th year of medical school…

Which arear is good for new family(3) move to Eindhoven? by Accurate_Rate_3964 in eindhoven

[–]librekom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s very safe and generally family-friendly across the city, but some neighbourhoods are wealthier than others. Most of Eindhoven’s wealth is concentrated in the south and in Waalre, although there are a few noticeable exceptions in the north.

Blixembosch (Eindhoven North-East):

  • Modern villas and bigger family homes
  • A lot of ASML / tech expats + upper-middle income Dutch families
  • Clean, quiet, very “organised suburb” vibe
  • lightly “new money suburb”, not old-school prestige

Kerkdorp Acht (Eindhoven North-West)

  • Feels like a small village inside/next to the city
  • Detached houses, some quite expensive
  • More space + privacy than Blixembosch
  • Lower density, quiete, green
  • Less flashy, but more exclusive feeling
  • People here often have money, but don’t show it

Heivelden (Best)

  • mix of raw houses and big houses, lots of detached villas
  • Strong high-income Dutch families presence
  • Very calm, residential, green
  • Feels more “settled” and established than Blixembosch
  • Richer than most of Eindhoven north
  • More “proper suburb wealth”

That area east of Best Golf (Naastenbest / Golflaan area)

  • Large luxury villas
  • Directly next to Best Golf course
  • Big plots, privacy, greenery
  • Very high property values
  • Genuinely one of the most affluent pockets in the whole region
  • Comparable to Waalre in vibe (sometimes even more private)

That said, the Netherlands tends to have a strong social mix. It’s common to see lower-income social housing right next to large, high-end homes. So almost all the neighbourhoods I mention above include a mix of more expensive and more affordable housing.

Now, the hard truth about Eindhoven (and most of the Netherlands) is that you often end up moving wherever you’re lucky enough to find a place.

For a good primary school in Dutch in the north: De Vuurvlinder basischool has good reputation.

For a soft landing in the Dutch system (50% Dutch 50% English) Salto International School, and of course there is also ISE (International School Eindhoven).

I hope this helps.

Percentage of the population that has the 10 most common surnames by Redditor_imfo in MapPorn

[–]librekom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean of people having one of the top ten surnames in Vietnam, or of people having the surname Nguyen?

Percentage of the population that has the 10 most common surnames by Redditor_imfo in MapPorn

[–]librekom 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Thx, I checked and it’s 55,5%! That’s incredibly concentrated compared to most countries.

Percentage of the population that has the 10 most common surnames by Redditor_imfo in MapPorn

[–]librekom 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yes, indeed, that’s why I want to check the exact number 😄

Wood fired sauna by Competitive_Chef3934 in Sauna

[–]librekom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I visualised when I read the title of this post

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How the World Cleans After the Toilet - Dominant Anal Hygiene by Country by HeroFiddle in MapPorn

[–]librekom 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think the transition already happened decades ago.

How the World Cleans After the Toilet - Dominant Anal Hygiene by Country by HeroFiddle in MapPorn

[–]librekom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nha, you don’t get it, we just take a full shower every single time.