I was in the Netherlands last year and I know there is a lack of jobs there. I would love to return Holland,as I agree with their lifestyle and politics there (not to mention the wonderful people). However, I don't want to go there without a set-up job. And I would like to look for jobs, anywhere EXCEPT Amsterdam (or maybe I shouldn't be so picky just yet) or Den Haag or Rotterdam (those towns didn't seem as safe). I prefer quaint towns like Utrecht, Amerfoort (sp?), Arnhem etc, where people seem to look out for one another and I would feel safe. Oh, I also want to work for/with the native Dutch . I don't want to go there and be surrounded by foreigners (otherwise, what's the point of moving to a foreign country if you don't immerse yourself in that culture and try to learn about it?). I eventually want to learn the language. Any ideas of where I can look? Who I can contact? Thanks in advance. PS. I have a grad degree, so I do have some qualifications. By the way, I might add.....I didn't vote for Bush. I detest him :)
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That last bit did it for me :) . Actually you can look on www.monsterboard.nl, even comes in english. You can specify type of jobs, location etc. Big problem will be for youthe work and residence permit. You will need these, and especially the work permit will not be just handed out. Only if you have a 'link' to the netherlands (family or partner) or if you have specific skills an employer can not find locally you have a chance. Otherwise it will be extremely difficult. But if you manage - welcome!
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We use to have the arbeidsburo, it is called the CWI now(centrum werk en inkomen), contact them. By the way, in general the people of Holland are pro Bush, we have troops in Afghanistan.
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well, you bailing out of the king country of earth: USA, huh? Thats alright, you liberal. So your looking for jobs huh, in the Netherlands, well, you could be a Dutch prostitute. Heck you don't even need a degree for that. You could be clog shoe maker. Id like to go to Netherlands, can i go with you. Well put our resources together, get a small place. im 22/m/ i have a bach. degree in communications. maybe i can get us over there. email me.
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Check out these sites: www.expatica.com (for people wishing to live in the Netherlands) http://www.minbuza.nl/en/home (official Dutch govt. site) http://www.undutchables.nl/jobs/jobsearch/ (Undutchables job search) You may want to look at the book "The Undutchables" - it's hilarious and a great cultural insight. I would suggest studying Dutch before you go as well - the language is not all that difficult coming from English, and it certainly raises your ability to find a good job there. Another option is starting a business - it is much easier to establish residency in that case - if you've got the funds to do it, I'd suggest researching that option - perhaps find a Dutch partner to work with? I'm dying to move there too!
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Go to www.monsterboard.nl You can put it in English.
