I'm a 24-old Dutchie and want to move to Bucharest

ItsDennis Active member

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8 years ago

Hello,

This may seem a bit crazy, but I am wondering about your opinion. I am a 24 year old, in his senior year of college. I will graduate before the summer of 2018 starts. I still live with my parents, but I ready to move on in my life.

The past 2 years I have been spending summers in Romania, both in Bucharest and Constanta. I normally live in a small village in the Netherlands. But I like the crowds of Bucharest better. I want some more action in my life. I loved the crowds on the street, the busy roads and the sound of traffic. There's always something to do. In my country stores close at 18:00 and then life is dead (unless you want you go to a club, but we Dutchies don't have such a fun way of going out).

I went out in Bucharest and it was a lot more fun. Just a good atmosphere, no weird people.

Let's cut to the chase: I am 24, I currently live in a wealthy country, but I'd like to move to Bucharest. It will be the first time for me living alone. I am far from happy in the Netherlands. Even though I was born here, it feels like I am 'not connecting with these people'. I have Romanian friends in Bucharest and Constanta. I am a huge fan of Romanian commercial music, have a journalism background, have my own internet company, have some savings (especially by time it will be summer). AND: I have been learning the language for the past 2 years. Moreover, the Romanian climate is much better for me, because of a rheumatic disease and an inner ear disease I have. When in Romania, I feel like brand new. When in Netherlands, I am sick most of the time.

In my situation, would you go? Yes or no? I am not saying I am going to make a decision according to what the majority of the respondents will say. But maybe someone who was in the same situation did the same. I am curious!

Also, any tips and advices are welcome. I am seriously considering it!

Thanks, Dennis

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mc10 New member

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8 years ago

Is the revenue from your Internet company enough for a living, or will you need to take an additional job in Bucharest?

In the first case, my advice would be a clear "Go for it!" as I assume you could take your company with you here and the money you make would stretch further.

If you would be looking for a job, I am sure you know you would expect a lower salary than in NL so there's a tradeoff involved.

ItsDennis Active member

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8 years ago

mc10 wrote:
Is the revenue from your Internet company enough for a living, or will you need to take an additional job in Bucharest?

In the first case, my advice would be a clear "Go for it!" as I assume you could take your company with you here and the money you make would stretch further.

If you would be looking for a job, I am sure you know you would expect a lower salary than in NL so there's a tradeoff involved.

As I am a student at this moment, I am only working part-time. However, I already need to tell some customers no, because I simply don't have time enough to fulfill everyone's jobs. So, if I'd calculate it to fulltime, yes, it should be enough for a living in Romania.

However, I was thinking maybe I might need an additional job. That's not a problem: I can work on daytime and do my part-time stuff in the evenings. I know it's a lot to do, but I have been doing so the past 5 years already. I wouldn't do that forever. Just for the time being, while my own company grows.

I also found some vacancies that seem to pay quite well. I know IT and copywriting. Together with my knowledge for Dutch, in my case, salaries are a bit higher than normal in Bucharest.

Peter de Lange Member

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8 years ago

Hi Dennis,

Sounds to me like you should take the leap. It has a good chance to be a great experience for you and if it doesn't work out, at least you've tried.

A few things you might want to consider:
You mentioned the climate is better for you, but have you also been in winter? Winter's are (much) colder here than in the Netherlands (as a fellow dutchie I know this from personal experience). Not sure how this would affect your rheumatism?

Also, the level of public health care might not be comparable to that in the Netherlands. There are private clinics, but treatment there comes at a cost. So you might want to factor that in.

My own experiences in Romania have been good and I've never regretted moving here (Brasov) and the same goes for a good friend of mine (also dutch) who moved to Bucharest in 2013, in a situation similar to yours.

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student.leeds New member

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8 years ago

Dear Dennis, I have a student your age (I teach in a master programme) whose BA is in Dutch language and her job involves her language knowledge. In case you want to check with her about a possible job in her area or other groups she might be in, do let me know and I'll put the two of you in contact.

Have a great time in Romania!
Regards,
Raluca

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