Dutch in Translation

     Let's start with a question. Is it easy to find a job in The Netherlands? If you ask some people, they will say no. If you ask me, I will say yes. Of course, we are not talking about a specific job, but just a job. Any job. Maybe you are thinking about a job like the one you used to have. As for me, that isn't possible. I went to law school but had spent years being an elementary school teacher without a teaching degree. In The Netherlands, I can't teach in a school if I don't have a diploma on education. End of tale. So let us go back the "any job" story. What did I do first in order to find a job?      I uploaded my CV to  indeed.nl . Why did I do this if I was not looking for a job? Well, I wanted to have the sensation that sooner or later I would receive in my mail an opening for a great and wonderful job that I would adore to apply to.  How was the process of applying for PostNL?        One s...

Be careful what you wish for because you will get it. Be even more careful what you work for because you will get it even more quickly.  Colin Cunningham      Since I first arrived in The Netherlands, people kept talking about how difficult it was to find a job. See, what you used to do in your country of origin might not be an option in your new place. This is usually the case for the partner that leaves everything behind to be with their loved one.      Some things that worry us: Speaking the language Knowing where to look Fitting in the workplace Getting a decent salary Appropriate schedule Running out of hope      If you know me, you won't be surprised by what I am about to say. If you don't know me, read carefully. I will explain how I ended up with a job.  Month 1: So happy I  don't need  a job! Month 2.1: For full integration, I  want  a job. Month 2.2: I  don't have ...