by Rameen Bilal | Career, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
The inburgeren process could seem daunting at least, if not entirely vexing. What is certain is that most of us have mixed feelings about it. The inburgeren process or integration process is something that incomers to The Netherlands who want permanent residence or...
by Magdalena Laas | Career, Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health, Money
Working from home and ‘social distancing’ has become the new normal since the middle of March 2020. Necessary measures? Yes, but with serious financial consequences. What resources are available to you in the Netherlands...
by Rameen Bilal | Career, Money, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Are you thinking about setting up your own freelance business in the Netherlands? Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! As parents, freelancing often feels like the answer to all our woes. The flexible hours mean you might spend more time with your...
by Clarissa Gosling | Career, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Maybe the poffertjes and pindakaas have got to you, or your kids can’t imagine life without a bakfiets … Whatever the reason, if you’re planning to stay in the Netherlands a while, you might be considering taking the NT2 exam. Thankfully,...
by Samantha Gale | Career, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Work culture can vary from country to country and newcomers to the Netherlands must learn to adapt. For British Mama Samantha Gale this process was comically painful. My First Day at Work I am often asked (okay, my mum asked once) how the working...
by Jane Stephenson | Career, Child Care, Money, Pregnancy
Have you been doing everything else except pursuing your career? Are you now ready to gratify that part of your life? Amsterdam Mama Jane Stephenson, a career counselor and the co-founder of Empower Amsterdam, has some tips for getting started. So maybe...