Hannah
@hannahhadman
English expat in Belgium
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About me
English
Lives in Gent
Speaks English and Some Dutch
Registration: 30 December 2010
Children education in brussel by Imran choudhry
Hi. Everybody. I am Mr imran living in Brussels. My family with 3 children's ages 14 years 8 years and 6 years is just reached here in Brussels .can anybody guide me which kind school or education is better for my child's.. They were taking ...
Not for public schools. You can pay for private international schools but your looking around 10k a year. Read More
Getting desperate to find a nanny / babysitter for the summer by smcd
We are an American family arriving in Brussels on the 3rd of June and are seeking a nanny / babysitter for our children, ages 6 and 13. We are really struggling to find someone to fill the position. We are seeking a young person (ages 20-34) to ...
This is something I actually do / have done in the past. Firstly finding a legal nanny in Belgium is pretty much impossible given the high wages and taxes needed. I was an employed nanny for 4 months for a family wages were over 10 euro a hour plus ... Read More
Brexit and UK citizens' rights in Europe
You can email me depending on nature of questions. Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
Ah yep. Ooops then yeah no job. Only can work on a student visa if its a belgain one. Employer liklely thinks you're visa is for belgium. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Belgium by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Belgium? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
I have gone from residentcy to citizenship after being here 6 years. It id fairly easy with a few considerations and not quite automatic. I had to ask for it but no real vhecks or questions asked. Not sure i will go for duel nationality given the ... Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
But didnt he say he has a student visa? Or i got impression he dose Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
Maybe employer will do papers for you but normally you should get a residentcy card as a student. I know studens who from eu couldn't even work Read More
English speaking jobs ! by antonis14
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German? I am coming at the end of the month. I don't mind if it is in a bar or a hotel or anything. Thank you!
Call cleaning angentcys that use dinst cheques. Although may not alllow for a student. L and s cleaning servicea may have one in halle near brussels or domestic serices.be i dont live in brussels so cant help spefically Read More
Advice for sending kids to french school while working in Ghent by M.gaber
Hello, I should move to work in Belgium/Ghent soon , ( My daughters are 6 yrs old exact in next Sep with english background and a little German skills ( kids songs level ) ) Though , we are still thinking to choose french or dutch public schools. ...
Indeed alot of traffic into gent. Also due to new mobility plan driving into centre is now very hard. However there are plenty of trains that run from Brussels to gent. I dont think you will find a french speaking area closer to gent then Brussels . ... Read More
Any idea what can i do to search job by Dark Devil
Hello Everyone I come from Nepal and just starting to settle in Belgium it has been 1 month i am in Belgium. so i am looking for the graphic designing jobs in Belgium. i have 5 years of working experience and had been working as a graphic designer ...
For now id try companies directly. However you may find many wont employ you untill you have an id card from belgium Read More
Ghent Singles Night by hannahhadman
Okies so I am a admin on a group on facebook and after some discssion on there I am thinking of holding a gent singles night. I am wondering if there was those on this page who may have a intrest
This was something I considered some years ago. However I am not really able to orginise I but if someone else wishes to sure. Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Yes been using them loads Last year Read More
Customer care in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Belgium and ...
I find customer service fine. Often I enter a store get a hello or something along those lines. Not as often I am looking I get asked if I need help. However if I need help it is easy to find someone willing. Even had a guy in a store bring me what ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Belgium can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Belgium? What are the ...
Only ones I really dont agree with are 2 and 3. I love belgian healthcare. I find it 100s of times better than uk. As for Beglians being tolarant of English speakers I have found the Flemish very welcoming and warm. Of course things like finding a ... Read More
Is Belgium a good country for living? by Arthur2016
Hello do you guys now if belgium is good country for living let me know please because I want to move to Belgium with my wife and son, thanks
It very much depends on what your used to, Things are expensive here and taxes high. However I think wages are pretty good and after you have worked for a year and then happen to lose your job you are looked after well by social security. Normally ... Read More
DUTCH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
As said best way is to go through Huis Van Het Netherlands. They offer courses around 90euros per level and then 20euros for books. However you can also sometimes get so many free if you also fallow there integration course. Other than that you ... Read More
How much to pay for a live in nanny? by mercywanjiru
How much would I be expected to pay a live in nanny,preferably Filipina and can speak English?
Okies there are two ways to do this. One a au pair have to be under 26 and are paid 450 euro for 5 days work max of 4 hours. Also the host family pays room board health insurance and language lessons for the Au Pair. The other is to hire a actual ... Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
Not in brussels but I heard international school or gent is looking for teachers might be worth a look. The communit might be a bit tricky with your daughter however. Read More
Coupons
Hello, Belgium isn't really like places like us finding coupons is hard. Sometimes store will post things through your door. Or Streetkrant. That is also delivered once a week and has offers and sometimes coupons for various stores. For ... Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
Read above english jobs r few and far between. Read More
Register partnership/Marriage in belgium as foreigners by Outlander-36
Hello everybody at Expat.com. its a pleasure to being a part the network where people of diffirent culture ethnics and nationalities come together and share possible information with each other to make living easy for each other. let me tell what ...
Basicall one of you must have a job and proof that you can finceally support the other. By registering as a couple and that she is your dependant gives u a small tax brake also. Or you being her dependand as reading it I think thats the way you may ... Read More
Urgent Help Please by filn12
Hello, I have an offer of 2500 euros from company in Brussels,i am not sure if that is enough money to survive. I have family of 3(me,wife and son) so just wanted your suggestions. I would need 2 bedroom apartment in city, considering renting is ...
Is that 2500 after taxes? As I would say that is pretty good we get 2900 and then we lose about 1000 in taxes and then have 130 food cheques on top of that. We manage okay two of us and baby on way. Read More
nanny or creche?
As a nanny who works in Gent, Some of the benefits parents have told me is that there kills are more relaxed and less exhausted when at home rather than a crèche. However I think the main benefit of a crèche is the social interaction they ... Read More
Resident card
I think if you did you would be returning as a toursit Read More
Cost of living in Ghent Belgium by mgs123
Hi All, Can you please let me know what is the average cost of living in Ghent Belgium,including food ,accommodation and other expenses.I would like to know what is the minimum monthly expense required to stay there. Thanks mgs
Are you a member of the group? If so just read the rules ie no advertising etc and just post ur questions on it and others will comment Read More
Cost of living in Ghent Belgium by mgs123
Hi All, Can you please let me know what is the average cost of living in Ghent Belgium,including food ,accommodation and other expenses.I would like to know what is the minimum monthly expense required to stay there. Thanks mgs
Yeah I am a admin on that. I will try and find out and add you right away. Read More
Cost of living in Ghent Belgium by mgs123
Hi All, Can you please let me know what is the average cost of living in Ghent Belgium,including food ,accommodation and other expenses.I would like to know what is the minimum monthly expense required to stay there. Thanks mgs
its fine. Sadly I cant really recomend a area. I live in Nazareth and will be moving to wondelgem out side of the city. (I would get into the city using tram one) However they are plenty of bus's and trams so getting around will be easy. You ... Read More
Cost of living in Ghent Belgium by mgs123
Hi All, Can you please let me know what is the average cost of living in Ghent Belgium,including food ,accommodation and other expenses.I would like to know what is the minimum monthly expense required to stay there. Thanks mgs
Might be a good idea as they normally like to meet the person. You can maybe try first calling some placed and see if you have nay luck before a hotel as that might be expensive. Read More
Cost of living in Ghent Belgium by mgs123
Hi All, Can you please let me know what is the average cost of living in Ghent Belgium,including food ,accommodation and other expenses.I would like to know what is the minimum monthly expense required to stay there. Thanks mgs
Best website is immoweb.be however be warned most placed will want a minimum of a 3 year contract Read More
Can an expat already purchase an house in Belgium? by rosecabrera
goodday! Can we legally buy a house even if we're just under the work permit B/residence visa? Planning to move in but was worried that If we purchase a house it will only be entitled to my partner. Which is not really smart since I'll be ...
I dont know a lot about it but look into taxes as they are a lot of up front taxes however ppl in gent love restaurants cafes and food everywere is often full so I think u un will have plenty of business Read More
Hello from Las Vegas Nevada! by steve_sanchez
My wife and I are retired and hoping to move to Brussels so that we can start to travel around Europe. I will be living off my U.S. pension and was wondering if it is taxable in Belgium? In the U.S. it is not taxable. Looking forward to ...
Antwerp is also nice but Gent and Antwerp are Dutch speaking and you wont find any french there but lots of english were as Brussles Is Dutch French and really English Read More
Hello from Las Vegas Nevada! by steve_sanchez
My wife and I are retired and hoping to move to Brussels so that we can start to travel around Europe. I will be living off my U.S. pension and was wondering if it is taxable in Belgium? In the U.S. it is not taxable. Looking forward to ...
Ah okies. Sadly I dont know much about brussels I tend to stay away. However if your ever in Gent we have a pretty big ex-pat community. Read More
Hello from Las Vegas Nevada! by steve_sanchez
My wife and I are retired and hoping to move to Brussels so that we can start to travel around Europe. I will be living off my U.S. pension and was wondering if it is taxable in Belgium? In the U.S. it is not taxable. Looking forward to ...
Hello, Were abouts in Belgium are you planning on moving to? Read More
Can an expat already purchase an house in Belgium? by rosecabrera
goodday! Can we legally buy a house even if we're just under the work permit B/residence visa? Planning to move in but was worried that If we purchase a house it will only be entitled to my partner. Which is not really smart since I'll be ...
You have to be sure that when you visit your notrias that he knows that the house is owned by both of you but basically it is fine. Read More
Child care
I work like this. I come pick children up take them to your home play feed whatever. I charge 7 a hour for 2 child minimum of 2 hours Read More
Looking for 2nd hand stuff. by Vahe Airikian
Hello dear expats. We are new in Brussels and are looking for used washing machine and drier. Where you would recommend us to look? Or a place with low prices for new ones. Thank you in advance.
2dehands.be/ or Kapaza for second hand a good website we got our washer from was redcoon.be a dutch company that deliver free to belgium normall. We got a brita filter and they charged us 4 euro postage. Read More
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Hello yes I would be very intrested in this. I dont know if its just a french speaking thing or if its dutch or english. My dutch is so so. Would love to hear from you PM me please? Read More
Game of Thrones bookset
English bookshop in gent has it. Or try waterstones in brussels Read More
Job offer in Brussels
yeah we live off gross 3K amonth easily Read More
Babysitter wanted by bajijaw
Hello. We are a Fench-Indonesian couple, with a 7 years old boy, living in 1180 Uccle, Brussels. Looking for a babysitter immediately, since the one who suppose do it starting next week, is suddenly has a problem. We need someone available to ...
Wow every other post on here is just please post on the classifieds. I don't think you guys need to push the classifieds so much Read More
looking for a cleaning or babysitter job
try some cleaning agencies domestic serivces.be for example Read More
hospitals and pregnancy by Shanongee
I am interested to find out if anyone has had a baby in an morsel, lier or surrounding hospitals and how much it costs....if you could break it down ie private or public room, gyno fees, etc....just want to prepare for when i need it. I only have ...
Yeah im the same its like ur health insurance ur sis card but attached to your parents. Person Te Laste in dutch or something along those lines. We then also have extra hospitalization just for extra help. Costs us very little more. But glad your ... Read More
hospitals and pregnancy by Shanongee
I am interested to find out if anyone has had a baby in an morsel, lier or surrounding hospitals and how much it costs....if you could break it down ie private or public room, gyno fees, etc....just want to prepare for when i need it. I only have ...
Its also easy enough to get hospitalization insurance on your own. You just apply for it to be added to your normal insurance. Normally you will be covered for some with basic Read More
Young expats needed for new tv show
Hahahaht this was me 3 years ago Read More
Looking for an apartment in Ghent
Try Immoweb you can set it into english. However most apartments in Belgium require you to rent them for 3 years or pay penalties Read More
Planning to move to belgium with Infant by rachanasane
Hi, My husband has recently went onsite to Belgium on work permit. I have 5 month old baby and I am planning to move with my baby to belgium to join my husband from india. I am very much concerned about baby care facilities available in belgium and ...
Hello, As someone who works as a babysitter / Nanny for many familes in belgium with things such as childcare they are plenty of options School starts early here they can start going to kinder-garden already at 2 years old. However without ... Read More
Help.....
Im not 100 percent sure you can try the city hall, VDAB or Het Kind en Gezin probs in that order Read More
Help.....
Useally not no. You may get the basic child support depending on if you have paid into taxes and she is living here its something like 200 a month Read More
Woman are not expected to change their name when they marry by Enny Frans
Before the wedding, I was expecting i will use my husband family name after or it will be automatically updated in any paperwork from government, etc as normally in my country. Later found that actually all the woman married in my husband big family ...
No I am talking about in Belgium I am not allowed to change my name to my husbands now that we are married. I know this can be done (Or used to be able to) In Netherlands. But yes we are talking about not being able to do it in Belgium. Read More
Woman are not expected to change their name when they marry by Enny Frans
Before the wedding, I was expecting i will use my husband family name after or it will be automatically updated in any paperwork from government, etc as normally in my country. Later found that actually all the woman married in my husband big family ...
Yeah seems to be similar in Belgium. I can use it on everything unofficial. But its still not the same for it I want it completely changed and well looks like I have no choice. I know people in Netherlands who have officially changed there name. ... Read More
Woman are not expected to change their name when they marry by Enny Frans
Before the wedding, I was expecting i will use my husband family name after or it will be automatically updated in any paperwork from government, etc as normally in my country. Later found that actually all the woman married in my husband big family ...
Okies its nice for you that you feel that way. But yeah I guess its something that is very personal to me. Read More
Recommended studio apartment to rent
If i were you I would look on facebook for groups for student rentals also check at your university. You have to be quick as the good ones get taken up well in advance. I know they are lots of groups for Ghent so im sure its the same for Antwerp Read More
House Insurance (Cheap) for Rental Premises
Mine is with axa and we added contents as it was about 40euros a year ontop of everything else Read More
Woman are not expected to change their name when they marry by Enny Frans
Before the wedding, I was expecting i will use my husband family name after or it will be automatically updated in any paperwork from government, etc as normally in my country. Later found that actually all the woman married in my husband big family ...
Hey, I got married in UK and came back to Belgium. However I am not able to change my name to my husbands easily. If i want to do it I would have to stay in UK for a minimum of 6 weeks while i tried to get a passport with my new name and then renter ... Read More
The other side of the Belgian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Yeah they are also a Expats In Gent one which im a admin of ive not seen the expats in Belgium one. The thing with local belgiums is they are closed people you normally have to be introduced to them its unlikely u will strike up a friendship in a ... Read More
The other side of the Belgian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Micco have u tried the expats gent fb page theres 100s of members might help u Read More
Belgian Cohabitation Visa Experience/Advice by kawhere421
Hello, I know there are a bunch of questions regarding cohabitation but none of them truly answer all of the questions I have. I AM NOT ASKING HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS VISA, because I know it is a lengthy process, but I have done a lot of research on ...
The biggest thing ive found is the person you are cohabiting with must have proof theythwy have the money to support youifyoudo not already have work. I moved in with my partner after being in belgium for a year as a au pair not questions asked but ... Read More
BEPS vs ISB or wrong route entirely! And where to live!! by reidster14
Ok, firstly - I know there have been several threads on this subject but I am still not finding what I am looking for so looking for any advice!! We move to Brussels the end of June this year (specifically to allow our two little ladies (aged 5 and ...
My in laws are living in sint genese rode (its flemmish with many french speaking so its now duel language) many europeons live there its a lovely aera very rich however. Lots of larage villa neighbourhood's. I interviewed for a family In ... Read More
i need femail model for photos
Shame its in Brussels or id help Read More
The other side of the Belgian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Indeed its good to see personal experincesfor example gent we have one bus companyand that covers the trams yea they are always late but very cheap 250ish euro for a years uunlimited travel is a lot less than in uk. Yes I def agree with what you ... Read More
The other side of the Belgian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
This is a hard one. I wouldn't say I was rich but I know know a lot of people who are worse off, My husband has a good job and had a lot of savings to help us both along the last few years when he was in Uni. However things are not easy for anyone ... Read More
January, discount month.. YAY!!
Yeah happens in July to twice a year although its a bit manic i did get a lot f shoes Read More
Where to learn Dutch (Student VISA)
Hello I live in Gent and I dont think there is. I know you can go through cvo etc to learn but that wont get you a visa. Try something like getting a cleaning job and taking the cvo lessions itll get ur visa anyway Read More
Newbie in Belgie by rosecabrera
Hi everyone! Im Rose. I am new here in Belgium. Roughly 4-5 months. And I am having a hard time adjusting with my new environment. Anyone out here who's also looking for a friend can message me.
Hello currently in Nazareth so not to far from you they are always lots of expat things going on in Gent centre i dont know how easy it is for you to get there they are having a meet up on Saturday Read More
Nanny and taxes by Shanongee
I have just recieved a job offer as a nanny with a family (not through a company) and was wondering how the tax situation goes. I am not sure if they will sort the taxes out if not is there a way I can do them as I want to do things legally so that ...
Theres also being an au pair but its a very different system and you can only stay a year Read More
Nanny and taxes by Shanongee
I have just recieved a job offer as a nanny with a family (not through a company) and was wondering how the tax situation goes. I am not sure if they will sort the taxes out if not is there a way I can do them as I want to do things legally so that ...
As fortaxes self employed is 600 euro upfront 4 times a year you can sometimes get it back at end ofyear Read More
Re-registering a UK-registered vehicle in Belgium
I had to frist seek out an I sureance broker they filled out paper work and I took it to be stamped by the local import office and then had it tested changed the lights over from uk to belgium (that was 500 euro) then I took everything finished for ... Read More
Preparation before immigrating aboard. by Erik27
Good morning everyone. I'm Erik and currently reside in South Africa. I am 27 years of age and unmarried. I am employed as a financial service provider and consist of all necessary qualifications to work in the short-term and long-term insurance ...
Schools good unemployment but you have to be working for a year public transport is cheap but not the best are some examples but cost of pivin is hihh in Belgium Read More
A Silly Question About Wearing The Kilt by Guest2944873
Can I find out what people think about people who wear kilts? I plan on wearing my kilt to a formal party later this month, but there will be 600+ people there of more than 10 different nationalities. I like chatting to people about wearing a ...
Yeah its a shame but im glad you went with it. However a lot of people i know even not Belgium even from UK expect you to know what clan your tarten is from if you intend to were it Read More
Preparation before immigrating aboard. by Erik27
Good morning everyone. I'm Erik and currently reside in South Africa. I am 27 years of age and unmarried. I am employed as a financial service provider and consist of all necessary qualifications to work in the short-term and long-term insurance ...
Yeah language is normally key there are other jobs out there but better if you can speak them better. I would say try and get a transfer with your comapany and if not have some savings as things can get very difficult very quickly. Also in terms of ... Read More
A Silly Question About Wearing The Kilt by Guest2944873
Can I find out what people think about people who wear kilts? I plan on wearing my kilt to a formal party later this month, but there will be 600+ people there of more than 10 different nationalities. I like chatting to people about wearing a ...
Yeah just go with the kilt and then just if they ask tell them why Read More
A Silly Question About Wearing The Kilt by Guest2944873
Can I find out what people think about people who wear kilts? I plan on wearing my kilt to a formal party later this month, but there will be 600+ people there of more than 10 different nationalities. I like chatting to people about wearing a ...
I would do for it. I wore a hat to a wedding not very much done here and i got some questions and i just shurgged it off but i was the only english person at the wedding to lol Read More
CHANGE THE CARD
Hello what was already being said a second option is they will normally give you 3 months to find a job in Belgium and then when you get work they then issue your 5 year card. Read More
plz let me know
Try the Italian forum if your wanting to be in Italy Read More
Salary in Belgium by Karthik.kumar23
I would like to know what is the average salary for an IT Embedded Software Development professional with 10 years of work experience with a MS degree in Computer Engineering. I am trying to negotiate salary with an US based embedded software ...
Also something else to put in prospective. My partner gets 2600 a month as a starting programmer after spending 6 years in university batchular masters. However he pays 1000 in taxes Read More
Indonesian in Belgium
Ah okies yeah sadly I dont go to brussels however im sure you will find lots of expats Read More
Bith Certificate by Guest2944873
Hi, Please help, if you know, Before I request a day off work and spend 2 hours in a queue at the Cite Administrative.. Does anyone know what the birth certificate looks like which is issued here. I went to the Cite Administrative and went ...
Yeah likely I think you have to pay for them I cant really rember but they look nothing like my uk one lol. We had to get them for Kevin as we are getting married in UK Read More
Bith Certificate by Guest2944873
Hi, Please help, if you know, Before I request a day off work and spend 2 hours in a queue at the Cite Administrative.. Does anyone know what the birth certificate looks like which is issued here. I went to the Cite Administrative and went ...
Kevin got one he was born in Belgium and yes I didnt think it looked very offical eiather just a peice of paper really with a stamp on one was a normal one was a international one that looked even more basic Read More
Moving and working in Antwerp by Shanongee
Looking to move to Antwerp and was wondering what the process would be. I'm originally from the UK and have as Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I have worked for 17 years from newborn to young adults in various settings ...
Good luck with the nanny route just be careful and make sure you know exactly what the family expect of yu they are some bad stories here and some amazing ones of family Read More
Step by step info for newbies in Belgium?
Indeed but be warned they are very few jobs here in Belgium espally if you dont have dutch and french you might want to take a look at the English speaking jobs section. Also you cant stay in Belgium for more than 3 months eu or not without a job ... Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Oooooh asda i loved there stuff i must take a look Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
Ive now been here 3 years also Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
Indeed well said. Well its possable but english speaking jobs are few and far between your best bet is a transfer with your company they are international school jobs but again very few cleaning jobs but thats about it really and sometimes the irish ... Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Indeed however i cant say i bought cloths from carfour Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
probs the prices are the same as they have been prices have gone up a bit in uk last couple of years Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Yeah we used to get the stuff from uk anyway but they made a belgium website so its nice to have it all in euros etc. I got a photo frame from the belgium one the service was pretty good came quickly Read More
Employment Insurance
http://brussels.angloinfo.com/information/working/unemployment/ Here I goggled a bit and came up with this it has the names for the french and brussels version of VDAB good luck Read More
Employment Insurance
Fristly You cant unless you have been working in Belgium for a year. If you have been working for a year then you would normally go to the VDAB I think its called or VAB (The wording confuses me) Were you would register yourself also if you go to ... Read More
wanted friends by angelovandebelgie
Hi I am Angelo from the Philippines.I am just new here in Belgium currently living here in Ghent. Id like to make friends who are also new here. Everybody is welcome.
Hey Ive been in Gent now for allmost 3 years theres a few of us i started as a au pair and after my year ended I moved in with my partner and tried to find a job sadly there isnt really jobs if you dont speal dutch so im more or less a house wife Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Marks and Spencers now have a Belgium section were they sill ship and have prices in euros I also have had stuff from dorthy Perkins returning stuff can be pricy however Read More
Cost of living in Ghent Belgium by mgs123
Hi All, Can you please let me know what is the average cost of living in Ghent Belgium,including food ,accommodation and other expenses.I would like to know what is the minimum monthly expense required to stay there. Thanks mgs
Hey we live in Nazareth its a little outside of gent we are a young couple with a cat. Children to fallow. Our rent is 700 and we have a food buget of 300 a month. Other bills are are 400 a month and then we have a little left over to go out with. ... Read More
English speaking nanny/sitter in Brussels? by Amandine Dehasse
Hi, Where could I find an English speaking sitter/ nanny/ mother's help/ child minder.... in Brussels? What websites should I go on to post and ad or to find the ladies that are looking for work? Thanks!
I mean actually search through them and contract nannies and babysitters i dont noormaly look for work normal perants look at my profile and message me Read More
English speaking nanny/sitter in Brussels? by Amandine Dehasse
Hi, Where could I find an English speaking sitter/ nanny/ mother's help/ child minder.... in Brussels? What websites should I go on to post and ad or to find the ladies that are looking for work? Thanks!
As a childminder myself I advertise myself on Justlanded also try some au pair forums on facebook. Although go through the classifieds on here they are some Read More
filipina au pair around?
Hey just noticed were your living. Im a old au pair not babysitter living in Nazareth about a 20ish min drive from u. Im from uk orginally Read More
Life in Belgium by Auyuseda212
I living in Belgium for the past 16yrs,in the begining wasn't easy at all. In Belgium you must know they speak 4 languages, Netherlands,French,German & now English(which is not official). Anyway I'm living on the west side of the country so more ...
cool you can probs give a lot of advice to being here for so long Read More
Life in Belgium by Auyuseda212
I living in Belgium for the past 16yrs,in the begining wasn't easy at all. In Belgium you must know they speak 4 languages, Netherlands,French,German & now English(which is not official). Anyway I'm living on the west side of the country so more ...
Yeah I know a girl who also speaks africkans (I think i spelt it right) Which is sorta dutch but not. I am in Nazareth outside of Gent. I have ups and downs but manage okay and i do use the expat community alot Read More
Life in Belgium by Auyuseda212
I living in Belgium for the past 16yrs,in the begining wasn't easy at all. In Belgium you must know they speak 4 languages, Netherlands,French,German & now English(which is not official). Anyway I'm living on the west side of the country so more ...
Youll do what later? How is your flemmish im sure if uve been here 16 years uve picked up some language or been taking lessions? Of course you live i Brugge so french shouldnt matter to much dose it? I have visted there a few times and only had to ... Read More
Urgent Help Please by filn12
Hello, I have an offer of 2500 euros from company in Brussels,i am not sure if that is enough money to survive. I have family of 3(me,wife and son) so just wanted your suggestions. I would need 2 bedroom apartment in city, considering renting is ...
Yes as was said depends on how u expect to live. I dont live in Brussels I like in a farily pricey areas of gent (around the outside) Read More