Mano
@mano1438
Spanish expat in the Netherlands
Forum
25 posts
Contacts
12
About me
Spanish
Lives in Maastricht
Speaks Spanish,Portuguese,English,Afrikaans,Gllego,Italian
Registration: 22 April 2011
Activity
Do you speak Dutch? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Dutch is essential for a successful integration in the Netherlands. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Dutch? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Hi, I lived in Holland for one year and my knowledge with Afrikaans did help me well, perhaps not the same accent but I do understand and speak Dutch, besides, most people in Holland do speak English, so I have never had any communications ... Read More
Working in the Netherlands by andrea.m87
Hello everyone, I'm from Spain and I'm moving to the Netherlands on September 25 to live and work there. I have Dutch citizenship because of my mother. I want someone who is an expat to tell me how difficult is to get a job in the ...
My apologies, It was meant as a response to one of the members and I did not think that it would come on here to be read by everyone, but to those who do not understand Spanish, I merely pointed out the steps a foreign person should take to ... Read More
Seeking Expats for Postal Operator Research by PostalResearch
TNS is an independent market research company and we are currently looking for people to take part in paid market research. We are recruiting for an on-going international postal survey. You will be required to receive and send up to three ...
Hi, I am interested, please let me know how to apply. Thanks! Read More
Working in the Netherlands by andrea.m87
Hello everyone, I'm from Spain and I'm moving to the Netherlands on September 25 to live and work there. I have Dutch citizenship because of my mother. I want someone who is an expat to tell me how difficult is to get a job in the ...
Hola amiga, Tambien domino el Ingles perfectamente, me he criado y vivido toda mi vida en Sudáfrica, un precioso paÃs...pero a lo que vamos...tu fuerte ahora mismo son los idiomas y ataca por ese lado, hay muchas industrias que precisan ... Read More
Looking for someone for a beer and coffee by Formica
Hello I just moved to Amsterdam week ago, I am originaly polish but last 2 years I spend in Budapest having amazing time there. I am coming here for fixed contract so at least job is set :) but nothing else !! Currently I am on my way to find my ...
Hi!! you're a lovely looking lady, also open and seem to be friendly, so you will not have any problems in making friends. Kisses from Spain, if you ever come this way do give a call! Wish you a great stay in Amsterdam....I lived in Holland ... Read More
Wanting to Chat to South Africans living in the Netherlands by MrMoe
;) Hi Guys Just want to start a chat group for South Africans living in the Netherlands #newfriends Thanks :)
Hi there!! hoe gaan dit??!!....well, what a pity boet, but you arrived a bit late, I lived in Holland 2 years ago, now in Spain and only God knows where from here, personally I wish back to good old RSA. If there's something I can assist you with, ... Read More
The other side of the Dutch 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 ...
Hi Julian, If we are to speak only of my Netherlands experience when travelling abroad, I will say that it was most definitively a lovely experience, Holland is a lovely country, with good people, my only draw back was the cost of living there in ... Read More
IT jobs for English speaking by Galeta
Hello everyone! I'm applying for a PhD program in the university of Maastricht. I don't need to speak Dutch to be accepted because my work will be in English. However I'm worried about my boyfriend being able to find a job. He is a computer ...
I wouldn't worry much about that, Belgium is right next door and they speak French, besides accommodation is cheaper in Belgium and it's barely a couple of kms. away. Read More
IT jobs for English speaking by Galeta
Hello everyone! I'm applying for a PhD program in the university of Maastricht. I don't need to speak Dutch to be accepted because my work will be in English. However I'm worried about my boyfriend being able to find a job. He is a computer ...
Hi Galeta, He can try at Teleperformance in Maastricht, they will certainly take him on if he knows about dealing with people and repairs to pc's and they do not require that you speak Dutch, as long as you have English and possibly another ... Read More
South Africans in South Limburg by MarcoPolo50
Hello, I am doing a project which some how connects South Africa with South Limburg. As I was born in Maastricht and I do business in South Africa I thought this might be logical to see if there any South Africans living in our nice city of ...
Hi Marcus, What a pity!!...I lived for one whole year in Maastricht , worked there for Teleperformance and in all this time I did not meet any South Africans in Limburg, I am sure that we would have enjoyed a couple of good South African wines ... Read More
Accomodation in Liège by expat.com
Hello everybody, We are looking for info on accomodation in Liège, to help us complete the Life in Belgium Guide. Do you have any pratical informations which could help new expats in Liège? (for example: infos on house or appartment renting, ...
Hi Valbona, I was also thinking of going to live in Liege,although I am working in Maastricht (Holland)and I was told that accommodation and the cost of living is cheaper there. I was there for a few hours, basically it is quite close to ... Read More
New in the land
Hi all, I am new in Holland/Belgium, am actually thinking about living in Liege although I am working in Holland,Maastricht. I have been told that accomodation and life in general is cheaper in Liege, but haven't got a clue, so some feed back would ... Read More