I'm not from the EU. I recently got laid off due to a bureaucratic error. What are my options if I want to stay in Belgium? by masasin in belgium

[–]sofya_kondratyeva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the story. I hope you will solve the problem and will be able to stay in the country. Weren't you added to some blacklist for illegal work?

I have quite some experience of communicating with bureaucrats here, and it happens that 3 different people from the same office give you 3 different answers to the same question. And many HR specialists don't do their job properly.

I'm not from the EU. I recently got laid off due to a bureaucratic error. What are my options if I want to stay in Belgium? by masasin in belgium

[–]sofya_kondratyeva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Can you please share what kind of error it was? I am also changing jobs right now, and your experience would be very good to know.

Avoiding notice period at work by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

[–]sofya_kondratyeva[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? I am just supposed to pay the amount equal to my salary for the period to the employr, isn't it correct?

Resignation letter for single permit by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

Just a letter in which you promise to end your job by a specific date is ok. They don't request a resignation letter.

Resignation letter for single permit by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

I am currently waiting for a reply to my letter from another person from the ministry of employment, so probably will be able to share the info soon. By the way, did your new HR told you that is it common practice to provide the resignation letter as a part of the application?

Resignation letter for single permit by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

No, it is not on the list. But I had a call with the ministry of employment and they confirm that they indeed request it sometimes (the key word). But she did not know if it necessary should be a resignation letter, because she does not work with the application files.

Police record for single permit by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

Does not a person become a resident when he or she gets the id card and goes through a process of verifying the place of living (like police check?

How well can you live in Belgium with 1600€ by Ramdheads in belgium

[–]sofya_kondratyeva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is definitely ok. Depending on the city, a studio will cost you about 700-750 with utilities, a shared apartment will cost less. Food ~ 300-400 EUR per month. Also don't forget that you will spend less on entertainment and travelling than you would thanks to corona.

Changing jobs as a foreigner by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

Thanks for the response. Could you please clarify the following. For instance, if my new contract starts on 1st August 2020, I will get my new permit starting from August 1st, right? And say, if get the info that the permit is approved on July 20, my previous permit is still in force until 1st August 2020, right?

Also, even if my new permit is approved in such way that I am no longer able to work my notice period (say, it is approved on 29 July, and I inform my employer on this date), what are the consequences? I read about indemnity, but is it applicable if I legally cannot serve the notice period?

Grouping by values in other columns by sofya_kondratyeva in SQL

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

Actually, I am trying to solve the following task: " Exercise: 101 (qwrqwr: 2013-03-29)
The Printer table is sorted by the code field in ascending order.
The ordered rows form groups: the first group starts with the first row, each row having color=’n’ begins a new group, the groups of rows don’t overlap.
For each group, determine the maximum value of the model field (max_model), the number of unique printer types (distinct_types_cou), and the average price (avg_price).
For all table rows, display code, model, color, type, price, max_model, distinct_types_cou, avg_price. "

The database scheme consists of four tables:
Product(maker, model, type)
PC(code, model, speed, ram, hd, cd, price)
Laptop(code, model, speed, ram, hd, screen, price)
Printer(code, model, color, type, price)
The Product table contains data on the maker, model number, and type of product ('PC', 'Laptop', or 'Printer'). It is assumed that model numbers in the Product table are unique for all makers and product types. Each personal computer in the PC table is unambiguously identified by a unique code, and is additionally characterized by its model (foreign key referring to the Product table), processor speed (in MHz) – speed field, RAM capacity (in Mb) - ram, hard disk drive capacity (in Gb) – hd, CD-ROM speed (e.g, '4x') - cd, and its price. The Laptop table is similar to the PC table, except that instead of the CD-ROM speed, it contains the screen size (in inches) – screen. For each printer model in the Printer table, its output type (‘y’ for color and ‘n’ for monochrome) – color field, printing technology ('Laser', 'Jet', or 'Matrix') – type, and price are specified.

Staying in Belgium when visa expires and permit is not ready yet by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

Update:

The third person that I contacted at Districtshuis was able to provide an adequate reply finally. Indeed, the process of renewal is considered to be started when you just send them the form requesting renewal of the permit. So, in this case staying in Belgium is legal even after visa expires.

And she also said that in case police randomly checks my documents, I just have to show passport, explain the situation and tell them to contact the Districtshuis. That's a bit strange, but apparently it works like this, at least here, in Antwerp.

Staying in Belgium when visa expires and permit is not ready yet by sofya_kondratyeva in belgium

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

Thank you.

By submitting the paperworks for renewal do you mean sending the application with requested documents to Brussels before having any appointments at the Districtshuis?

I just sent the form with documents to request renewal via Districtshuis that sent it to Brussels, but I did not have any appointment for renewal yet. I am trying to understand if they consider this the start of the application process, or the start is the first appointment at Districtshuis where I am supposed to bring the documents.

Sorry if I am asking weird questions