New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Sure, I moved to the Netherlands from the UK and have spent a few years enjoying my time in the Netherlands!

Thanks for the warm welcome

@hello56

Hello and welcome on board !

Glad you've joined the forum ^^

Bhavna

Good afternoon,

I have a bit of a different reason but hope this will help someone looking for a place to stay! I have a very nice apartment for rent on the Oostplein in Rotterdam****

I hope I am not breaching any rules about posting advertisements... just try to help (and rent out my place).

@Julien

Hello Sir Goodevening

Am i allowed to post about doing a shipment?

@kdawal1994

hello and welcome !

What is your question ?

I suggest that you post your question and we'll guide you

Regards

Bhavna

@claudiusa

Hello and welcome !

Indeed, posting housing ads are not allowed on the forum section. However, you may create a free advert in the Housing in Netherlands section of the website.

Thank you

Bhavna

@Julien

Hi Julien,

I am an American and living in Amsterdam with my wife, who is Dutch.   I  worked a US government job supporting NATOr in Belgium from 2017 to 2020, then in the Netherlands until retiring last year. 

My wife has shown me almost all of the Netherlands and we make great use of the museum pass everywhere.  Still haven't been to Zeeland or the string of islands off of the northwest part of the country.  We love to visit town centers and explore, then find nearby nature walks, as a way of familiarising ourselves with the many beautiful locations around the country.

We have also visited several nearby countries over the past few years and very much enjoy experiencing different cultures. 

My job was quite intense with very long hours so I have not made much progress in learning to read, write, and speak Dutch, so I must turn my attention to that as soon as my burnout subsides enough to be able to study effectively.

At the moment I'm most interested in learning about my obligations to pay Dutch taxes, and how I offset my USA taxes from whatever the Netherlands taxes, and then how to submit USA taxes as well. 

I hope to also meet and learn from fellow Americans in the area from this group.

Chuck

@capmacgregor1960

Hello and welcome on board Chuck !

Thank you for such a detailed introduction.

I would recommend that you start a new topic on the Netherlands forum in regards to your questions about taxes so that members might guide you.

All the best

Bhavna

Hi all, good afternoon from Nigeria, my name is Rose, I am looking for a way to relocate to Netherlands with my husband and daughter, I will love to work and live in Netherlands. I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and i am also a good Hairstylist. Please i will love you all to help me by recommending jobs for me to apply. Thanks in anticipation.

      From Atim Rose in Nigeria.

@atimrose80

Hello Atim Rose,

Welcome on board !

i would suggest that you read the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats, in particular, articles about jobs and visa to gather as much information as possible. Feel free to create your CV in the Jobs section for better exposure.

You may also open a new topic on the Netherlands forum to seek advice from members.

All the best

Bhavna

    @Julien
Hi Julien,

I am an American and living in Amsterdam with my wife, who is Dutch.   I  worked a US government job supporting NATOr in Belgium from 2017 to 2020, then in the Netherlands until retiring last year. 

My wife has shown me almost all of the Netherlands and we make great use of the museum pass everywhere.  Still haven't been to Zeeland or the string of islands off of the northwest part of the country.  We love to visit town centers and explore, then find nearby nature walks, as a way of familiarising ourselves with the many beautiful locations around the country.

We have also visited several nearby countries over the past few years and very much enjoy experiencing different cultures. 

My job was quite intense with very long hours so I have not made much progress in learning to read, write, and speak Dutch, so I must turn my attention to that as soon as my burnout subsides enough to be able to study effectively.

At the moment I'm most interested in learning about my obligations to pay Dutch taxes, and how I offset my USA taxes from whatever the Netherlands taxes, and then how to submit USA taxes as well. 

I hope to also meet and learn from fellow Americans in the area from this group.

Chuck
   

    -@capmacgregor1960

Welcome on board 🤗

It's a shame you haven't visited Zeeland yet (😜) as this is the province I grew up with but I assure you, when you do, you'll fall immediately in love with it.

Hopefully you feel better enough to get the grab of the language. If you need any help how to start, just give a shout out.

As for the American taxes concerns, there are many posts and replies here on the website.

Just use the search tool 🔎 .

@Julien

Hi there I'm coenraad Frederick van der merwe I'm,46 years old for South Africa and I'm looking for work abroad I'm a mechanical fitter by trade and I can operate a tlb and a forklift and I also have experience in driving trucks I have my code ec license here in South Africa

@Coenraadvdmerwe47

Hello and welcome on board !

I recommend that you read the Netherlands Guide and that you create your CV in the Jobs in Netherlands section for better exposure.

All the best

Bhavna

@Julien. Thank you very much for welcoming me. I am Nothabo Muvimi (51). A woman with two kids and i am married. By profession in my country Zimbabwe, i am a RGN. I wish to relocàte to Netherlands with my family and i would like to work as a nurse assistant first while upgrading myself to qualify  to be registered with  the nursing council of Netherlands . May kindly assist in getting a job and sposorship for us.                           

Thank you in advance for coming to my rescue

Hi everyone

I am from South Africa,with distant Dutch heritage(couple of generations).

Looking to relocate there in the near future,and would love some insights and help in finding work etc..

Hi my name is Agnes from Ghana and in Rotterdam.

I am looking for a Dutch public school for my kids who just joined me. Cany one help me with a website or contact that can show me how to get them in school.

Thank you

    Hi my name is Agnes from Ghana and in Rotterdam.
I am looking for a Dutch public school for my kids who just joined me. Cany one help me with a website or contact that can show me how to get them in school.
Thank you
   

    -@agnesbananzi

I've just answered your question in the post you posted elsewhere.

@Julien

Hi all, good evening  from Bangladesh , my name is Ferdous mahmud i have residents card in Portugal  I am looking for job. I am alone live in portugal. I have work experience shipbuilding, restaurant, construction and agricultural plan. I will love to work and live in Netherlands  Please i will love you all to help me by recommending jobs for me to apply. Thanks a lot.

      Ferdous

portogual

@ferdousmahmud7172

Hello and welcome !

Feel free to create your CV in the Jobs in Netherlands section of the website for better exposure.

All the best

Bhavna

Hi mr.Julien

   first of all I would like to thank for responding my request.

I was born in sri lanka and i have studied up to high school in my country .

then I started my currier as a process operator in flintec transducers. And also I worked there for five years.

then I joined to the city pharma distributors as a sales representative and i worked there for seven years.

Then I migrate to Qatar in last year and now I am working as a waiter in the Well on Restaurant.

so now I am planning to come to European country and also I would like live in Netherlands.

Thanks

Best Regards

Pathmasiri

@pathmasirihe

Hello and welcome !

Make sure you read the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats for all first-hand infos.

All the best

Bhavna

    Hi mr.Julien
   first of all I would like to thank for responding my request.
I was born in sri lanka and i have studied up to high school in my country .
then I started my currier as a process operator in flintec transducers. And also I worked there for five years.
then I joined to the city pharma distributors as a sales representative and i worked there for seven years.
Then I migrate to Qatar in last year and now I am working as a waiter in the Well on Restaurant.
so now I am planning to come to European country and also I would like live in Netherlands.
Thanks
Best Regards
Pathmasiri
   

    -@pathmasirihe

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

The immediate problem you will face is that unless you qualify for a Highly Skilled Migrant visa, there is an integration process (MVV) you will need to adhere to and part of this is you will need to learn to speak Dutch and pass an exam.  In addition, an employer can only employ in a role where no EU citizen can do that job; the examples you've mentioned aren't going to help you much.

There is a Dutch Government website that describes the details and processes you will need to follow; this link will take you straight to it.

Probably not what you want to hear, but I wish you the best of luck.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team

I am Masudur Rahaman From Bangladesh.

Hey everyone!

I am Yana from Russia, I live in Amsterdam for already 3 years

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Yana

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@Yana Kokkonen

Welcome Yana !

Thank you for joining in.

Members wishing to offer their services can freely register in the business directory.

The forum is not suitable for promoting services and should rather be used to share infos on expatriation.

All the best

Bhavna

@Julien

hi i am karma from netherlands

Hello karma,

Welcome to Expat.com

How can we help you?

Feel free to ask your questions.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

@Julien

Hi!

I'm Kimberly. I am a licensed massage therapist from Washington State. I am very interested in working abroad. I have a cat that I wouldn't dare leave behind. How would one go about beginning the process of seeking employment/pet-friendly lodging abroad? I hope to start with Amsterdam. All advice is welcome. Thank you so much in advance!

@kimberlys65

Hello and welcome Kimberly !

Please note that I have moved your post to the Netherlands forum since your first choice is Amsterdam.

You will find a list of country forums here : https://www.expat.com/forum/

If you have specific questions in regards to a country, you need to post on the corresponding forum.

In regards to Netherlands, I would suggest that you read the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats (found at the top of this page), to gather as much information as possible. Contacting the Netherlands embassy in your home country is recommended to gather information about visa : https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/united-states

If you have any questions, feel free to open your own topic on the Amsterdam forum to seek advice from members settled there.

All the best

Bhavna

    @Julien
Hi!
I'm Kimberly. I am a licensed massage therapist from Washington State. I am very interested in working abroad. I have a cat that I wouldn't dare leave behind. How would one go about beginning the process of seeking employment/pet-friendly lodging abroad? I hope to start with Amsterdam. All advice is welcome. Thank you so much in advance!
   

    -@kimberlys65

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

This won't be easy; massage therapist is not classed as a skilled job in the Netherlands, so your ability to apply for a work permit will depend on how much in demand your profession is percieved by the Dutch government.  My advice would be to register with LinkedIn and reach out to your peers living in other countries to see who may be hiring and where they are.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team

Hi,

I am Ipek from Turkey. I have been actively seeking job opportunities in the Netherlands, especially in Rotterdam for some time now. I have received positive feedback on some of my applications. Although I do not have direct experience as an Assistant Manager, my teaching career has provided me with many opportunities to manage and organize various tasks.

@Julien  I am American, (gay-)married to another American. We're retired living in California. A few years ago I received my Italian dual-citizenship. Now we're considering moving into the EU, probably to the Netherlands.

@Julien

Hello I am Muhammad Aminu from Nigeria and I want to secure a job in Netherlands and relocate I hope am at the right place tnks.

I'm a graduate of B. Agriculture, am really healthy and productive

@Muhammad Aminu

Hello and welcome !

I suggest that you go through the Working in the Netherlandsarticle to gather information. I am sorry to say but I don't think it will be easy to find a job in your field. You'll have to try your luck on job portals.

Regards

Bhavna