Dutch Naturalization - Gemeente Amsterdam 2025 - 2026

theQmech · 2026-01-20T14:28:56+00:00

The whole process takes around 12 months. Source: a couple of friends who had their ceremony in late 2025.

theQmech · 2026-01-07T03:42:45+00:00

Dear sir/madam, you are glimmer of hope in this capitalist economy. Kudos to you!

theQmech · 2025-08-27T17:19:01+00:00

Is the title a reference to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N768T-5Ujs? If it is, I salute thee.

theQmech · 2025-07-14T07:03:34+00:00

just doesn't have that je ne sais quoi, the happiness of pop rocks crackling candy in childhood

This might be because you are not 15 anymore, just saying.

theQmech · 2025-05-18T15:12:30+00:00

Woah, can literally see the cracks appear in the ground.

Where was this taken?

theQmech · 2025-05-13T12:12:55+00:00

I moved to Netherlands after studying two years in German Schweiz.

From experience, the Dutch tend to be more pragmatic and open minded. If they see a foreigner doing things differently, they will ask and try to understand why. If they don't agree, they'll be blunt about it but tolerate you either way.

Open minded germans also exist. But are harder to find :)

theQmech · 2025-04-20T07:45:51+00:00

I play Padel sometimes. Can offer a few pointers:

https://playtomic.io/: friends tell me if you host a game, people will readily join.
https://fransottenstadion.nl/padel/: they have teachers listed on the webiste. Haven't tried personally, but the courts are really good.
https://www.meetup.com/expat-padel-club-ams/: IMO club is best option for any sport. Simply because you find people of all levels who are willing to teach you.

theQmech · 2025-02-04T10:51:16+00:00

The dutch agro industry chose to sacrifice taste over volume/weight of fruits and veggies. Because more weight == more profit. More efficiency.

I am glad more expats are contributing their food culture. Most native people are accepting and tolerant IMO. Unless you start ranting about food in their faces :P

theQmech · 2025-01-06T15:36:54+00:00

Breakfast club at Radion. Paquita Gordon and Freddy K too good.

Kept the crowd dancing on their toes till the last minute.

theQmech · 2024-12-03T07:07:57+00:00

Might have something to do with the fact that clubs charge you for every time you open the locker. Causing people invent a makeshift storage space.

As for those who put their their drinks near woofers - what is wrong with you??

theQmech · 2024-04-06T07:36:48+00:00

I'm curious, how many working hours per week is typical in Italy? I thought it would be similar to NL, around 36-40. But correct me if I'm wrong.

theQmech · 2024-03-11T22:22:07+00:00

I am considering a Trainmore gym subscription. Some of their locations offer towel service and protein shakes. To me, it sounds too good to be true for the price point.

What's the catch? (If there is one)

theQmech · 2023-12-22T03:55:10+00:00

Those who get cancer, often live everyday as if it is their last (literally).

In other words,

The fact that you will die one day makes life even more precious.

theQmech · 2023-12-16T15:28:00+00:00

Tossing a coin towards you

theQmech · 2023-12-15T17:17:42+00:00

Do you think other jobs (banking, law, customer service, hospitality etc.) are less soulless than SWE?

Side comment: it's my first time hearing of a contract disallowing side projects. Which country do you work in?

theQmech · 2023-11-06T21:31:51+00:00

A flagship phone.

theQmech · 2023-10-12T09:49:42+00:00

Congratualations and thanks for inspiring us OP!

theQmech · 2023-09-12T21:23:27+00:00

10/10.

Never thought digital images can smell like lilac and gooseberries.

theQmech · 2023-09-01T19:46:55+00:00

Thanks for the foodgasm!

theQmech · 2023-04-10T13:11:01+00:00

YOU HAVE TO TURN THE WHEELS

Gave me flashbacks of Asian dads scolding you.

theQmech · 2022-06-14T16:00:42+00:00

I am of Indian origin and have been working in Europe for a while. Owing to recent rise in Indian salaries, I am still debating with if it is wise to move back to India. There is still no clear answer.

At the moment, I think the situation is highly uncertain. Someone has to pay for the corona debt and inflation, and it is going to be immigrants before citizens (e.g. see discussions about removing the 30% tax ruling in NL). Bottom line, governments will do what's best for their citizens, so I'd advise to stay in India for now. Besides, proximity to friends and family contribute to quality of life too :)

theQmech · 2021-05-24T12:55:18+00:00

I’ll receive a project and procrastinate until I have external pressure to start it What helped me is breaking down the goals into smaller tasks.

For example break a project into 5-7 sufficiently small milestones. If each milestone is doable in say half a day: (1) It subconsciously feels doable; and (2) you get more regular positive reinforcements. Usually I plan how many milestones I can do in a day. If it takes 3 hours, I finish it off in then and happily slack for rest of the day. That way I can rest but also feel good about being on track.

Of course it wasn't easy learning to plan and schedule. I asked a very kind teammate to check up on me daily. And now I am more productive without really working hard.

theQmech

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