9:40 Dutch people love to meet new people and make new friends; unfortunately rotten potatoes who don’t want any immigrants exist everywhere in the world… #LoveYourVideos!
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
We’re so lucky to have a welcoming community via KZitem and in real life. Thank you so much for watching our journey!
@dicedoom7162
Жыл бұрын
i think alot of people are fine wih immigrants, just not to many
@mdeleeuw6272
Жыл бұрын
The Dutch don't hate immigrants or anything, but with the high influx of refugees and Eastern Europeans (migrant workers) the housing-situation is quite problematic. It is either impossisble to find a home or it is too expensive. And especially the Eastern European migration had a downward effect on our salaries. So: life is more expensive and pay is going down. Not the best combination. Unfortunately this is EU-policy.
@RookieAssassin
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I personally love getting to know people from other countries, I love learning about their cultures and traditions. The more, the merrier! The Netherlands would be really boring if we didn't let any immigrants in.. Maybe I'm a little biased as the daughter of an immigrant but I feel like most of my peers feel the same way, even fully Dutch ones. It's mostly the far right FvD fangirls and boys who don't wanna let anyone in 😒
@crazypete5067
Жыл бұрын
@@RookieAssassin It's not as much the immigrants, imho. It's that they expect the Dutch people to adapt to them instead of the other way round. If you move to a different country, it SHOULD be obvious you need to learn a new culture and most importantly, a new language. If I moved to a new country I'd need to learn the culture and language asap, else I'd be kicked out just as fast. Sadly most immigrants think it's normal to keep their own language and expect the dutch people to speak it for them. That's perfectly fine for a temporary situation, but when they stay, they should learn the language at least imho. Culture is debatable, and religion should be up to them for sure, but if you want to make friends or live somewhere, you need to learn the language, is that really too much to ask? As for FvD fanboys or -girls, that's just wrong. To lump everyone who voted for them in the same group on everything is not fair. There are many things going on, not just immigrants. I chose them, because I agree with a lot of the things they say, but not all things. The world is NOT black and white, it's a million shades of grey and it all sucks in some way or another
@johannessugito1686
Жыл бұрын
You cannot compare salaries just by looking at the numbers. A Dutch salary package includes paid holidays, vacation days and, very important, paid days during sickness. You can be sick up until two years before your employer can terminate your employment. A pension scheme and social benefits when you loose your job. And sometimes compensation for your health insurance. If you add this all up, I think this balances the difference with an American salary.
@NoctLightCloud
5 ай бұрын
2 years? that's a bit crazy tbh. Imagine you have a small business with just 2 employees, and one of them falls sick and keeps being sick for 2yrs straight. Way to bring everyone down with them🤌 It would certainly almost ruin the small business you have.
@ricardoebbers5154
5 ай бұрын
@@NoctLightCloud thats the risk you take when starting a business this is something everyone knows
@NoctLightCloud
5 ай бұрын
@@ricardoebbers5154 That's a crazy risk to take, having to suffer for someone else's illness for THAT long. I'm not saying anything against a few days or even weeks, but up to 2yrs is extreme. Come on! Especially since so many are lamenting how small businesses are dying out in city centres💀 No need to add such an extreme pressure to the system.
@s1351-null
5 ай бұрын
@@NoctLightCloud That's why it's mandatory for businesses to be insured for employee sickness. So the business doesn't pay anything near the full cost, the insurance company pays for most of it.
@BobMarley-zu5sc
3 ай бұрын
@@NoctLightCloud Thats why most small businesses work with freelancers for the most part. Also you have to get checked by doctors etc you cant just say you're sick. For example the doctors statement may require you to do lighter work if because of whatever condition you have you're not capable of doing your original work. And there are 0 hour contracts which you can google bc im too lazy to type more
@raffaguitars
Жыл бұрын
we do have a shortage in housing, but not in jobs...
@Treinbouwer
3 күн бұрын
De Duitse economie schijnt op klappen te staan. Als dat gebeurt, dan kunnen een hele sloot bedrijven de deuren wel sluiten en dus ook een hele sloot werknemers hun boeltje pakken.
@raffaguitars
2 күн бұрын
@@Treinbouwer mijn antwoord was ook van een jaar geleden, zaken veranderen idd.😆
@downtimeisnow
Жыл бұрын
First time commenting. Am stoked you appeared in my KZitem suggested videos. This heartfelt video share resonated: particularly the integration part. I miss community most of all. First year here was the last of the lockdowns. Then I got Covid first time I went into Amsterdam. 🤦🏻♀️😄 Anyway... I'm still feeling stuff out, learning and taking my time. All that said, as a Californian Expat, I am 100% glad to be here everyday. I do not miss driving in traffic. I do NOT miss American fast food and Star*uck's on every corner. I do not miss the closed minds and baked-in racism that's come out the closet and erupting throughout the nation worse than a coronavirus. Here's some of what I love about living in NL: - The rain. As a pluviophile: the rain is utter and complete joy. I love how the Dutch bicycle in storms and don't let the wet hinder plans. -I love how people smile and say "Goedemorgen." The simple acts of kindness and the generosity of Spirit I've experienced has been so good for my heart. -Public transportation. Everyone from all tax brackets utilizes it and it's reliable. - New Year's. NEIGHBORHOOD FIREWORKS ARE BETTER THAN DISNEYLAND! ❤ - I love the museums and access to art. -I love that I'm a hop, skip and a jump to many places that I'd otherwise have to try to jampack into a 1-2 week trip. I can take my time. Take the train and go slow. I love SLOW. I could go on and on. My advice is to pro and con list it all. Watch T&T content and absorb the truth and fun stuff they provide. The Netherlands is a fantastic place to live. Acclimate, be respectful/ humble/grateful and above all be able laugh at yourself and you'll do just fine. Thanks You Two! Have a blast in Italy!
@Lilygirl283
Жыл бұрын
Wow! How lovely are you, so glad you are happy in our country..😊
@downtimeisnow
Жыл бұрын
@@Lilygirl283 Aww. 💛🙏 It hasn't been without it's challenges but yeah, my gratitude to be here grows by the day.
@Bladel1965
Жыл бұрын
Integrating means adapting. So yes, the language is very important to literally join in. Making new friends later in life happens often when you have children and when they go to school and you meet other parents. Or when you join a club. Mutual interests like sports, drama, music, your neighbourhood’s citizen group or whatever, creates a bond that could easily lead to real friendships. The Black Forest Family KZitem channel did a great video on income and cost of living between Germany (similar to NL) and the US. Even when salaries are much lower, living in Germany doesn’t put you in financial dept. The Dutch aren’t tolerant, generally. They are OK, or indifferent, as long as it doesn’t affect them. If you want more laissez faire you might be better off in a different part of the NL, like the south. It took Amazon so long to establish themselves over in the NL because there were other online retailers that dominate the market. You’ll not find the US 24 hour shopping culture in the EU because it’s too expensive to treat employees as slaves. You do make a valid point that life in any western culture is hard these days and that reality kicks in when it gets normal. Just like any other relationship. Emigrating is like a divorce and you’ll have to find new happiness elsewhere.
@Sense008
11 ай бұрын
The tolerance comment is spot on! Us Dutch people have the reputation for being tolerant, but it indeed is more indifference, and once something affects us a lot of Dutch people will become VERY intolerant VERY fast (I hat it, but it's true)
@galaxyride4944
8 ай бұрын
Living in the Netherlands isn't 3asy. Not even when you live there for over 30 years 😊
@galaxyride4944
8 ай бұрын
Agree
@Lilliathi
6 ай бұрын
@@Sense008 But that's what tolerance means, it's not the same as acceptance.
@rmyikzelf5604
Жыл бұрын
I think the absolute number one priority (apart from finding a house) is learning Dutch. That will a) ease the integration threshold and b) learning a new language changes your mindset. You'll understand the locals better, not just because you can converse in their language, but because that language will alter how you look at life and the world. Just because of idiom and sayings.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Dutch is a must. We’re about to start our second round of Dutch classes and are so excited. It makes such a world of difference.
@Freya778
Жыл бұрын
The DuoLingo app can also help with learning languages, including Dutch.
@peterkralt2478
Жыл бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch Knowing you live in Leiden i have a tip for you for if you ain't got something to do nexst Saterday, This Saterday its the Rijnsburgse Bloenen corso, a parade of wagons decorated with flowers and each wagon expressing a theme. It's kind of like the New Orleans Mardi gras parade but then all the parade cars are build up from flowers. It starts at 1 o clock when it;'s Leaving from the flower auction in rijnsburg then driving trough Rijnsburg and Katwijk towards Noordwijk where the parade will stay parked on the boulevard for the rest of the weekend so that if people can't watch the parade on saterdays they can still see the corso on sunday in Noordwijk.
@DazzleQuality
11 ай бұрын
I live here and been studying Dutch pretty seriously. I am reading books, listening to the radio, but still just getting started. Speaking to people who have learned Dutch, it definitely helps, it’s a must, but I hear more mixed opinions about its usefulness than you would expect. I feel for me the big motivation is expanding work opportunities and even then it’s limited given my field but I do feel it’s a responsibility and I enjoy the language but yeah, it’s also a mixed bag.
@vanderquast
Жыл бұрын
You are experiencing the typical dip after a period of excitement of emigrating to a new country. After this phase, when holding on💪comes the phase of acceptence and normalisation of being part of a new society 😊
@eindbaaz3815
Жыл бұрын
no you should fix your own country we were full 60 years ago 🤣
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Hilarious. Haven’t heard that one before.
@handigeharrie9550
Жыл бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch Queen Juliana already said we are full in the 50's to bad they never acted onto it.
@Hrn250
Жыл бұрын
About space in the Netherlands: I live a 30 minutes drive from Amsterdam. The house were we live in is 5 x the size of our apartment in Amsterdam. The garden is about 900 m2. We pay less for our detached house than we payed for an apartment in the city of Amsterdam. We have an unobstructed view and plenty of space around us. Living in the countryside and nice towns to visit in a short distance. It exists. Where you live in Leiden, it is really overpriced.
@waltersteyger1215
Ай бұрын
You forgot to mention that you probably payed above a million euro's. Yes it is cheaper a few miles from Amsterdam but a 900 m2 garden is not that normal.
@Hrn250
Ай бұрын
@@waltersteyger1215 no I didn’t . Nowadays my house is on the market between 5 and 600.000 euro’s
@waltersteyger1215
Ай бұрын
@@Hrn250 That must be at least 40 to 60 minutes drive away from Amsterdam. Or a shed on a grass field.
@Hrn250
Ай бұрын
@@waltersteyger1215 no , 35 minutes spot on to my family in Amsterdam . Do your homework and look at funda . The surrounding of the beautiful city of Hoorn . Maar laat maar je gelooft het of niet. Mijn huis heeft 4 slaapkamers, 2 woonkamers, een grote woonkeuken, bijkeuken , grote zolder , van garage met veranda en een vloeroppervlak van ongeveer 225m2. En nee het is geen schuur ! 😂 en nee ik ben niet van plan het te verkopen !
@didibrant7326
4 күн бұрын
@@Hrn250Jammer dat ik niet terug naar Nederland kan gaan. Zo weinig geld krijg ik op mijn social security hier in de Staten dat het kan niet om in Nederland te leven. Bijna alles is lelijk hier en ook niks te zien of doen. Museums zijn heel duur hier. Ik wens altijd dat we nooit hadden geemigreerd.
@Lara_Irina-hk2uy7cd3m
6 ай бұрын
Dutchie here. Thank you for this realistic reaction. This is the reality in The Netherlands. Enormous housing shortage. There are people in their 30's who still live with their parents because they can'nt find a house. We have to thank our center/right kapitalist government for this. They thought Trickle Down economics would solve this. But it didn't. The rich are only making themselves even richer and nothing trickles down... The people who are very conservative and say to you 'Go Home' however are a minority. Those are our ultra rightwing idiots. The majority is not like that. Learning Dutch is indeed THE way to make friends. Great reaction! ❤
@satturatedphat
3 ай бұрын
Can't you build more houses???
@Lara_Irina-hk2uy7cd3m
3 ай бұрын
@@satturatedphat I see my husband used my phone. Again!!😡 Because his old headphones did not fit at his new phone. Ofcourse we can make more land if we want. We did it before. Perhaps we can confiscate a bit of the Northsea to make new land of. More houses and more hering. Win, win, win situation. And if we can also agree with the French they can fish for Coquilles St. Jaques if the sell them for a reasonable (read very low)price, I will be in 7th heaven. The rich as mentioned above by me but not by me are not representative for The Netherlands. It is like that in lots and lots of countries and much worse. But as the 5th? economy in the world it is a bloody shame we have free food places for the homeless.
@Bduh2
Ай бұрын
@@satturatedphat They are building more houses but you have to keep in mind that space in The Netherlands is quite limited and you have to keep in mind that when they build more houses, it might not be in an area and/or city where you want to move to even though the transportation is fantastic.
@KaasSchaaf666
Жыл бұрын
the big joke is everyone in the world thinks we are liberal.. we are not. most Dutch people are reserved and conservative, but reasonably tolerant And about making friends: you can make Dutch friends here, but it's not easy, the Dutch language/culture/reservation is really a thing.
@RichardRenes
Жыл бұрын
Buncharted did the maths on income and spendings and even though they make somewhat less here in the Netherlands, they spend less too... certainly on things like health insurance, internet and cell phone coverage (and they probably do not even have those bundled yet so they could save more). No, you can not wake up at 3:14 am and walk to a store and buy whatever you think you need. We Dutch tend to be asleep at that time ;) Still: you can get pretty much everything here when the shops are open. And it is not as bad anymore as it was 30 years ago when all shops were just closed on Sundays. Supermarkets are open every day from 7 am to 10 pm and that should be enough for everyone to get their groceries in. As for making friends: most of that happens at school, at work or at the various sports and leasure communities. As for the trolls... I feel sorry for them actually. If they think they could afford the place you live in, or could do the work that you do... but usually they are the kind of people who have little to no education, and a low paying job because of that. We EU countries have some strict restrictions as to who can work and live where. Same as the USA really. I just could not go to the USA and expect to find a job there and a house and all, and the same is true for the reverse. If you are from outside the EU and have a job here, it means they could not find someone within the EU to do that job for one reason or another. Before a company can employ someone from outside the EU, they have to prove that they have searched hard and long enough to try to employ someone from within so... But it's facts like these that the trolls just do not know, or are terribly misinformed about. I live in the more liberal Rotterdam but I work in the surrounding villages like Albrandswaard, Barendrecht and Ridderkerk and these three have more in common with countryside USA than the Netherlands to be honest. Ridderkerk is in fact in our bible belt. And as a mail carrier, I can certainly see that by the kind of mail people recieve. Lovely small towns though ;) Have fun in Rome. Keep doing what you are doing and stay amazed at this wondrous place us Dutchies call home.
@peterf1
Жыл бұрын
Buncharted! They're a great example of how your integration to Dutch (or any immigrant) life is so very affected by your attitude.
@GUITARTIME2024
27 күн бұрын
I lived in Rdam a year. It's a Marokkan city.
@erikzurcher5528
Жыл бұрын
"To survive is to convive". If you don't understand this concept and believe that "competition" is the best way to survive, then don't emigrate to the Netherlands. I believe that solidarity (with the poor, underprivileged, or the sick) is the biggest difference between Europe and the US. Europeans earn less because they choose to contribute to the lives of the less fortunate as a matter of decency.
@AlphaSigmA1
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Because European countries (in majority) are socialists. We want to live in countries with happy people around us and that can be done only when we all pay for those who are unfortunate.
@m.moolhuysen5456
Жыл бұрын
In my view, the biggest difference is how we consider weapons, and how that works out in the statistics.
@ThePhosee
2 ай бұрын
I totally agree with your comment, it can't be described any better than you did.
@Eric.T.Cartman
Ай бұрын
That’s just wishful thinking. Most of our tax euros are spent to the government apparatus itself and the very expensive consultants they hire.
@GUITARTIME2024
27 күн бұрын
America spends many billions on poor people. You have no clue.
@MichelBaek
Жыл бұрын
Telling it how it is. You are more Dutch than you think 😉. All valid points. Don’t get offended by people complaining about immigrants. It’s the same principle as with internet trolls. They can’t handle stressful situations in life and take it out on others. You are good people respecting others. You are great role models. Never forget that. ❤❤❤
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Michel! You’re the sweetest! ❤️
@ManesniRyloth
Жыл бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch you're welcome :) my (also Texan) wife commented below with her experiences here in the Netherlands.
@ceeceescholts5563
Жыл бұрын
WOW! Everything you say could have been googled before leaving 'your precious' US. Please note that this is just another proof of the ignorance of Americans.
@clyubove
Жыл бұрын
@@ceeceescholts5563actually most of the points could not have been googled and that is why they made this video. The the whole thing about forgetters taken up homes and jobs percentage wise doesn’t make since. Our family in the last 6 years moved in USA from Georgia to California back to Georgia then to Delaware and the whole job/ housing has been a huge unaffordable limited mess. Something else is being setup and foreigners are to small of a percentage to create such problems.
@NTVN-Alex
4 ай бұрын
You can tell that you came to the Netherlands without properly thinking it through. You only have experience on the west side of the country, have to look beyond that and compare that to Texas. That would be like I would migrate to New York City and then assume that the whole of the US is like that. New York is crowded and expensive, New Yorkers are unfriendly and the city is dirty, especially compared to the Netherlands. In terms of salary, your comparison is nonsense. Living costs are totally different, social security is so much better, including employee protection etc. In terms of progressiveness I find it quite funny you mention that, coming from a country where basic rights like abortion are being denied. In general, the Netherlands is quite a bit more progressive compared to the US. In terms of culture you may want to take into account that the Dutch culture roughly is a 1.500 years older than the US. There is no 24/7 economy and most Dutch are quite happy about that. If you really dislike all the above, I seriously wonder why you came here in the first place. Then again, if you would have picked France or Italy, your experiences would be quite different.
@jsb7975
10 ай бұрын
I think it's embarrassing and it all looks a bit spoiled. Don't shout to the rest of the world that you're stuck in an other country. And yes : you ARE offending Dutch people. What's your need to generalize for your own American private wellbeing. 'honesty' in this case for own purposes is, well......arrogant.
@lbergen001
Жыл бұрын
Very good, you discuss the rough edges of the Dutch society. 👍👍 We are trying, but it isn't Utopia yet. I hope you will stay happy in NL!
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
So far, so good! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
@mdeleeuw6272
Жыл бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch It will never be Utopia. Dass war einmal. That's over. Gone. Kaput.
@BrazenNL
Жыл бұрын
Well, like it or not, you're becoming Dutch. Finally a video where someone gives their opinion the Dutch way: this is the way I see it, period. I'm not a fan of video's where people constantly qualify their meaning with lots of sentences that all come down to the same thing: I don't want to offend you. You're just sharing your feelings, it won't offend me. I also won't like you anything less for it, even if I disagree. I hope you'll find a home here!
@DidierWierdsma6335
Жыл бұрын
Americans should totally move to Europe or any other continent and why America is becoming way to expensive i do not want migrate to America myself no offence. I have heard many story's of Americans that have moved to another country or continent say it was the best thing that they ever did. And please don't get me wrong i do not hate America America is or was a great country but it's getting way to expensive over there especially with this whole inflation thing that is happening now world wide also healthcare in America is not that great once again way to expensive unfortunatly. Once again i do not hate America the people over there are very welcoming and generally very kind love them but unfortunatly the politics over there sucks. Other than that a great video keep up the great work T and T 👍 En nog een prettige dag toegewenst😊
@yvonnedasberg5504
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting useful and informative content about NL..You both have such great chemistry..I truly enjoy watching your youtube channel...
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
We truly enjoy having kind people like you here. Thank you so much for your continued support of our channel!
@davidc.w.2908
Жыл бұрын
Opening hours differ throughout the USA as well. None of the nearby shops in NJ - including Walmart - are not open 24 hours a day. Most close at 10 to 11 pm and open at 6 to 8 am. I’m now in Casper, Wyoming and also the fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s and Arby’s close during dthe night. Burger King in dining from 7 am to 10 pm and drive through till 11 pm. Don’t expect 24x7x365 options around the USA everywhere.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Post-Covid, a lot of the 24 hour shopping/dining stopped, but you can still find it in small pockets. But yes, certainly not everywhere.
@marissa9321
Жыл бұрын
For reference: I live in a village in the randstad (which is the more densely populated area that was mentioned). The randstad usually is a bit more progressive which means, for example, that supermarkets cary more vegan products and shops have longer opening hours. The shops in the shopping center are opened from 8ish ‘till 6 pm (18:00h) and the supermarkets are open from 7:30 to 10 pm (22:00h). Those opening hours differ on national holidays. For Kingsday the supermarkets closed earlier and the greengrocer and bakery weren’t open at all. Also, things like next day delivery are not big here and flash delivery services have only entered the market a couple of years ago. I’ve never noticed how much this was bound to culture but it is very interesting to see.
@Tuning3434
2 ай бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch Woerden is a bit special though. It is a bit of an enclave in the Dutch Bible belt, and cities nearby like Oudewater and Montfoort really are ademend against openings on Sunday and out hours, and it kind of rubs of on the Woerden as being the largest Provincial city nearby and only a trainstop (or two) you have a major city like Utrecht, so Woerden shops do tend to just not open up on Sundays, maybe even more than in other similar provincial cities. Also, unlike Leiden, there is no Student Culture in Woerden at all. Everyone goes to Utrecht or Rotterdam for their nightly entertainment. Leiden in the contrary almost synergized with Rotterdam, Delft, Den Haag and Amsterdam.
@LindaCasey
Жыл бұрын
I couIdn't heIp but smiIe when you were taIking about 'convenience' .. when I first arrived in HoIIand in the 70s, peopIe food shopped daiIy (groenteboer, bakker, sIagerij, meIkboer (toetje) en sIijterij) because there weren't those Iarge American refrigerators avaiIabIe .. maybe just a tiny 'koeIkastje' if you were weaIthy.😁 I moved back to CaIifornina after 5 1/2 years, but decided to move to Virginia in the 80s and got the shock of my Iife when I discovered that even in America, their stores cIosed on Sundays and didn't even stay open aII night.🤪 Came back to The NetherIands in 1989 and have been here ever since. I suppose you're right that most peopIe make their friends when they're young or through their work, but I must not have been much of a sociaI butterfIy, maybe because I worked with the pubIic on such a grand scaIe that I was pIumb tired when I got home (indeed to my tiny apartment). I've Ioved wherever I've Iived though, each cuIture I've touched and every Ianguage I've attenpted to speak. I never experienced homesickness .. not that I didn't miss my famiIy/friends/country, but because I aIways knew it was avaiIabIe to me. I'm oId now so maybe that's not reaIIy true anymore. In any event, I Iove watching other expats share their experiences. Have a great Iife for as Iong as you choose to stay here. P.S. what kind of work do the two of you have? 🌹
@mdascoota4293
Жыл бұрын
As for the size of houses and gardens: we are a pretty small country with a large number of people living in it, so it is impossble to all have larger houses and gardens, there simply is not enough space. Texas is approx 16 times bigger than the NL while the NL has more than 10x as much habitants per square km as Texas. So that’s pretty dense 😊❤
@NoctLightCloud
5 ай бұрын
it's all fun until you get a drug addict as a neighbour, or some family with 4 kids on 60 square meters who are pretty traumatized by deadbeat parents, and act accordingly. Both things have happened to my parents here in Austria in a 52 appartment complex. We had to call the police multiple times because of domestic violence and techno parties and excessive screaming (not shouting, but screaming) at 2am~5am😅 Their problems suddenly become your problems as well when you live wall-to-wall. I would love to be able to live in a proper detatched house in the future. That qualify of life must be amazing! Appartments aren't long-term solutions and are often a lottery/mixed bag. Can be downright depressing, especially when you're sleep-deprived and have to act like nothing has happened the next day at work. And it keeps repeating.
@ricardoebbers5154
5 ай бұрын
@@NoctLightCloud bro why you comenting everywhere you obv dont know what you're talking about
@NoctLightCloud
5 ай бұрын
@@ricardoebbers5154 it's my experience, the hell do you mean "know what I'm talking about"? And I can answer wherever I want. I just dislike people praising appartments over detached houses. The quality of life is vastly superior in the latter one. What do I "not know what I'm talking about"?
@GUITARTIME2024
27 күн бұрын
NL has a massive amount of green space.
@Stopcanceling
Жыл бұрын
Yes our costs of energy, healthcare, and house rent is way to high. We get surcharges on our monthly rent, energy costs and healthcare insurance. Without this surcharges we cant pay for living in the Netherlands. I work 28 hours a week. With surcharges i can just stay allive and drive a car that you need here for working. I would like to make more hours and my boss like that allso, but when i work more hours i get less surcharges and that leaves me with less money to have a life. Thats one example of how screwed up the Netherlands is. If your not rich, dont come living here.
@Lara_Irina-hk2uy7cd3m
2 ай бұрын
Tell that to our King please. No citizens, no money.
@liavanson8687
Жыл бұрын
Maybe learn Dutch? Instead of commenting on our king that speaks Dutch instead of American English?
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
We are learning Dutch, actually. We’re currently in our second course. I’m sure it’s difficult not to jump to conclusions, but please be mindful that you see a very tiny fraction of our lives on screen. Thanks.
@maartenvandijken822
2 ай бұрын
According to this American couple, it’s probably better not to move to the Netherlands, because of certain obstacles you will face. Well, emigration in itself is a very, very hard enterprise and never be taken lightly. No matter where you come from or going to. About a holiday destination we might think: “oh, it’s so beautiful here; I’m bored back home, so I’m gonna live here”. But it’s not that easy. After the honeymoon you will sober up real quick!
@daniipeace1999
8 ай бұрын
Lets put it like this: Conservative people (whether they are American or any other nationals) should not move to the Netherlands or actually not move anywhere in the world! People that expect that their surroundings should adapt to their - somehow grown superiority complex - should stay home (and preferably indoors of that home). Only imagine a Dutch family moving to Texas and insisting to keep speaking Dutch, demand supermarket to start selling Dutch food, candy etc. And maybe dig into "why certain things have developped the way they are". If Texas would have been a overpopulated state with a similar history as the Netherlands, chances are they would have much more in common. This leads to the statement: if you decide to settle somewhere else, keep your prejudices behind, prepare by thorough investigation out front and know you will have to adapt and that will not be easy, but it is the only natural way to proceed in life!
@jimmymiata
Жыл бұрын
Learning Dutch makes a lot of things a lot easier
@janalberts6093
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, don’t think that all Dutchmen speak proper English.
@axllii
Жыл бұрын
This video about moving to Netherlands is the best I've seen. Practical points about the struggles, emotional, financial, etc. I really enjoyed it. Obviously i subscribed! Good luck!
@Hensepens64
Жыл бұрын
Good for you. These two are a treasure for (I hope to call) our country .
@bertoverweel6588
Жыл бұрын
Why do expats want to live in a city? I live in a village near Rotterdam, 20 min. to the centre with bus and metro and it's great, 10 min. cycling and you are in the middle of nature on beautyful bicycle paths
@duprie37
Ай бұрын
I grew up in the Netherlands as a kid but we moved to Australia. Going back with ideas to stay I was a bit shocked at the standard of living. Everything is so crowded, the lack of space, the mediocre housing I was in, energy costs, the gloomy weather. I couldn't do it & went back to Melbourne.
@jackvandersluis1723
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very honest view of us: the Dutch, trying to live/survive, without being dramatical! Most of us are happy! 👍🥂🫶👌
@jette4216
Жыл бұрын
Maybe you received this advice already, but in my experience a very good way to make friends in NL later in live is to join a sport club (i.e. football, tennis etc.). Especially if you take some group lessons or join a team. It asks some commitment, but i believe commitment is regarded very important in friendship here. If it does not feel sincere or like you aren't that invested, it might put people off (because they do invest their time and energy in the friendship). Should you already have some 'warm connections' don't be shy to invite them over, just keep in mind that you also suggest a time and date, otherwise it is likely never going to happen 😂.
@opoxious1592
4 ай бұрын
The main problem right now, is that there is a unlimited influx of migrants. And all these people have be taken care of in the form of housing, food, livingspace, and also to give them an allowance that they can spend for whatever they choose. And this is all being done at the expense of the Dutch taxpayer, An increasing number of working Dutch can't pay the cost of living anymore, while the migrants get everything free of charge.
@Hrn250
8 күн бұрын
It's a pity that the Netherlands did not bring you what you were looking for. Perhaps too high expectations? You lived in the most densely populated part of the Netherlands. Have you returned to Texas now? If so, I hope this was a nice adventure to remember, to look back on later in your life. I wish your both all the best
@pammorton7448
Жыл бұрын
The honeymoon is over? I've lived here for 45 years (originally from Wichita,KS.) and have gone through several phases. The first is always euphoria, the beauty of the country, the bike culture, the good health care, the liberal outlook of most people, the old European architecture, the museums, the cafes, etc. Slowly you realize that you are a foreigner and you will always be a foreigner (I was fortunate to have acquired Dutch citizenship 25 years ago when it was permitted to hold two passports). i speak fluent Dutch, but I am still a foreigner. You have to be able to live with that, integrate as best you can, My social life has always revolved around the ex-pat community, but certainly not exclusively. I had terrible homesickness for years and probably would have moved back to the U.S., but my child was born here and her father was not interested in leaving Amsterdam. When I'm outside, I hear so many Americans (or Canadians) moving around the city, and they're not tourists. Somehow I feel a resentment about that, maybe because I feel Dutch and many Dutch people complain a lot about all the foreigners/immigrants in their midst. You are right, the reality of living in the Netherlands is complicated and it takes years to realize where you are and what it means. I enjoy your blog, keep it up!
@lienbijs1205
Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen any new uploaded since a while, do you know why?
@mariamariasharp8563
Ай бұрын
I do not agree that it compensates the wages/salaries in Eurooe. Let's see Norway. The perks are in reality a pack of lies. Because let's assume you have a salary of NOK 600.000. If you are sick or with maternity leave , in theory one is supposed to get paid during 8 months, 60%. The reality looks like this: there is always a "ceiling/top" as far as receiving is concerned, never for paying taxes though. So if the receuving ceiling is NOK 300.000, one gets 60% of 300.000, not from the 600.000 that is the salary from which taxes are deducted. It is all apack of lies. The same goes for retirement and holidays. There is in fact no holiday pay. As one just receives only 11, 5 of 12 months, roughly.😂
@richardheumann1887
9 күн бұрын
I will say to all who come to the Netherlands: Learn how to speak dutch! If you dont we feel you are not really want to integrate. I know it is hard. But if you show that you are trying , you will get help most of the time and people will warm up more to you.
@Dutchbelg3
Жыл бұрын
Hey my friends, I hope you are not suffering too hard being in the Netherlands ;-) The Netherlands ain't no Disneyland. Nope! A lot has to do with setting your expectations and being able to accept that reality is ALWAYS different. Not necessary bad but absolutely different. So moving to an other country is a lot of adapting and reposition your ideas and goals. Moving to an other CONTINENT is even harder as you are way away from family and friends. So if you grew up in Texas and everything is big and spacious... You are not going to find that in the Netherlands where housing probably feels like living in a closet. Of course a closet with a lot of windows and all curtains open. 🙂 And yes: Many people hear about the very "liberal" part of the Netherlands BUT they don't know at least 2 million /maybe 3 million Dutchies are extremely conservative and religious. Yes there might be 70 political groups but only 7 or 8 really have an impact on governement. And especially for the AMERICAN potential expat-candidates: Dutchies (and all other Europeans) have stereotyped opinions about US-citizens. Which in attempts to connect to them kind of get in the way of conversation. Being successful expat is usually a lot about being able to put yourselves in a humble position and reset your ideas from growing up in a different country. Trevor and Tracy: You are very kind people and absorbing all the different experiences from being in the Netherlands but I can imagine life can sometimes get overwhelming longing for the things you knew in the USA. Come overhere so I can give you guys a hug !!! 🙂
@climeaware4814
Жыл бұрын
With this compressed model of a city, it also makes it ALOT easier to travel on foot to products and services "walkable city" us development sucks because the parking lots are huge and they don't mix retail and commercial on the same street. Texas sucks for that as do most US cities.
@EdwinRieswijk
8 ай бұрын
Very typical, you are not allowed to have 2 passports, but lots of Turkish and Moroccan originating, Dutch citizens have 2. And the king even has Dutch, British, Canadian and US passports.
@Erik-tf5kr
Ай бұрын
I watch a lot of video's of Americans that moved to the Netherlands and only rarely do I recognise my own country in them. Most of the things the two of you said in this video are (partially) correct, but only from the viewpoint of someone living in the bigger cities in the Netherlands (de Randstad). You can have everything you want if you're willing to look further outside that area. :)
@rosiegraetz7202
Жыл бұрын
Warum geht ihr nicht wieder zurück nach amerika
@sandracassinelli5874
Жыл бұрын
Having grown up in both the US and the Netherlands, I understand that there are some things that I would miss about the US But I also miss my Dutch home. A bit if both please
@wimschoenmakers5463
Жыл бұрын
Yeah.... after the 'vacation' high in the first years being everything new and exiting, you're now at a low, living the daily normal live of the Dutch. The biggest mistake is to stay in a big city where people are not willing to talk to others. Go for a small town on the country side with a train station where people like to chat with others in the street. It's much cheaper and nicer. And sticking in these expat bubble friendships makes it even worse and prevents you to build up real new friendships. It's probably not about a language issue, but more a mentality or cultural issue that holds you back to connect to the Dutch. 🤨 Wanting something now and also fast, or buying clothes or food at 03:00 AM in the morning, is for sure a American thing. Normal people are sleeping in those hours. The fact that you THINK you need new pants, doesn't mean that a Dutchman must work a night shift for your convenience.🤣
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
9 ай бұрын
Since the last elections here..I'm deeply ashamed of my country, stupidity, xenophobia and hate won the last elections... What a sad, sad little country have we become...
@shijoejoseph2011
5 ай бұрын
Welp...it is called choosing the better of two evils: would you rather have a Texan or Indian (South Asian) living next door? Former would throw barbecue parties for neighbours, invite you for fishing and be respectful of God, and latter will stink up the block with cumin and onions.
@se032131
2 ай бұрын
There is a difference between immigrants. You have the legal ones (they are OK) and asielzoekers (they are not all OK) that are the ones the Dutch dislike. For the low salaries. In the US the prices for everything is without faxes you must add them. In the netherlands taxes are included in the price.
@You-mr3lo
4 ай бұрын
I think you forget the crucial point that the image of a country is never nuanced. The Netherlands is seen as a progressive country because they are leaders in, among other things, eutenasia, gay marriage, tolerance of drugs and prostitution. This does not mean that there are only progressive parties or citizens. That works the same in the US, where they want to convey that it is the country of opertunism, country of freedom and democracy. There are few Western countries that are as undemocratic as the American system. And you could call the quality of opportunity in the US at least a joke. The Netherlands is always referred to as the Randstad and the outskirts as the countryside, but this is not entirely true. You have a second urban area in the Netherlands, namely Brabantstad or the Brabant row of cities. More than 2 million people live in the urban area in Brabant. The largest cities in this area are Eindhoven, Tilburg, Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch and Helmond.
@Bee_Bob
4 ай бұрын
Please leave your judgmental, over-the-top,preachy, far-left, "liberal" politics and opinions at home. We've seen where it lead to in the USA.
@razorsharp9850
9 ай бұрын
Immigration at this level of past 5-10 years is an issue, there is a serious housing crisis. If native people can’t get new housing for their children and see housing prices blow up and expats overbidding with help from the tax cut and the companies; that is why you find some frustrated people. Aside of that, in any case no one should say “go back home”, that is just plain rude. Anyone that goes to live in another country for a year should learn the language, period. That may sound harsh, but it’s something that pays off in many ways. If you’re not willing to do that, it will surely grant you the label as a “passerby” instead of someone that really wants to settle and become part of the society. Citizenship rules are just what they are. I am sorry, but Americans can not complain about this topic at all. The reciprocity between the US and Netherlands just is not there at all on many levels favoring the US actually. Try getting a work permit or green card as a Dutch citizen is way harder than the other way around. Believe me I know. Dual citizenship is just entitlement really. It only exists in this day and age of globalization where people can and want to live somewhere for a bit and maintain all options. It just doesn’t work that way, both ways. It absolutely has nothing to do with The Netherlands exclusively.
@Beun007
Жыл бұрын
But, I still think that the quality of life here is much better than in the US! But, we're slowly moving there... Los Angeles situations: tents for the homeless, food stamps, and so on.... Living in your car is already happening here... The US also has a sort of D66 guy in office: sleepy Joe!
@kristinasumpter8109
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. It helped me confirm my decision to move forward with my plans. Because most of this is nonissues for me.
@janejohnstone5795
Жыл бұрын
Less space ....could drive Americans around the bend...lack of privacy....???
@Sense008
11 ай бұрын
The Netherlands has been a centre right pretty conservative country by european standard for pretty much forever. However given how extremely the political landscape the US has shifted to the right (I mean the Democrats would be centre-right here, the republicans the Far Right) since the 80's we seem to be very progressive in comparison, but you are right, we aren't really super progressive (which as a dutch lefty is an eternal frustration for me lol)
@FrankHeuvelman
6 ай бұрын
Wanna enjoy real freedom? Go Dutch. Because contrary to America, you can even choose the color of your own curtains. Or open a shop in the suburbs. Weird, isn't it?.
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
Жыл бұрын
If you have any smarts, you will get out of the Randstad pretty fast, slums are not nice, specially Amsterdam is not a nice city to be in.
@AdrievanZuidam
5 ай бұрын
When you don't know everything, you CAN'T say some things that are wrong. Every land is better then America, that's for sure.
@windvlaag4404
3 ай бұрын
Should Americans move to the Netherlands. I would say no but also depends on who you are and for what reason. One thing the netherlands is already overpopulated and the other thing, this country is not and should not become an immigrant country for people outside the continent like the us.
@janejohnstone5795
Жыл бұрын
Definitely would like to visit Holland....but not live there....the people.....abrupt...😢
@letheas6175
Жыл бұрын
Aww. Yes, honesty is not for everyone ;)
@JohnDought
Ай бұрын
They don't got the 2A Have y'all ever visited the American military cemetery in Margraten?
@ericfoxprime
Жыл бұрын
Even as a native Netherlander it's hard to make new friends. We're just like that.
@romancox5386
4 күн бұрын
Every friend that i had/have with exeption of 2 people i met at my workplace.
@AcountVoorlol
3 ай бұрын
this video was not needed, of course you will get all of those problems if you move to a difrant culture area. (cultuur gebieden)
@thehardmethod
4 ай бұрын
What about cityzenship/New couple loan for new place and marriage?
@MarijnvdSterre
Жыл бұрын
All fair points, and it sucks that you have experienced the "unwelcome" part. I am afraid that though by far the most people will be very welcoming, the group that is negative won't go away. We really need a way to deal with the polarizing effect of social media (the whole world, not just the Netherlands) and fake information. Still hope to bump into you two at some point. Have a great day \o
@guidodenbroeder935
6 ай бұрын
Your 60k in the Netherlands may last longer than your 100k in the US, once you have adjusted.
@DeniseOwen-f1z
27 күн бұрын
ok,so you ajust, change is good, America is not everything.
@BlueStarDragon
Жыл бұрын
About the Dutch being loyal to their childhood friends. I don't have any friends from my childhood anymore. Probably cause I moved to Amersfoort and certainly because it didn't feel right anymore. Now I have friends here in Amersfoort. And still making new friends. Even though I am 44 now. So it is possible! Don't give up
@FrisianDroneAviator
Жыл бұрын
I live in Friesland. Have a large house and garden. Why would people want to go to the Randstad? Houses are for sale here. Nice old cities and towns, lot of nature. And the second official language of the Netherlands: Frisian.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
We have yet to make it to Friesland, but we are planning a visit there soon. We’re looking forward to it.
@Myttie
8 ай бұрын
The bigger question is: do Dutch people want USA people to come and live here. Absolutely not.
@sylviasmits9275
Жыл бұрын
The test you talked about... I bet a lot of dutch born people would fail even in speaking dutch
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
About to start our second round of Dutch classes. We’re excited to get started!
@CourtneyLeigh-w9k
Жыл бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch if you need practice speaking with another American, let me know. Dutch people still speak English to me when I'm speaking Dutch because I speak English with my Daughter.
@sylviasmits9275
Жыл бұрын
@@TAndTGoDutch my daughter sleeps all day and lives during the night were she is busy online working for all kinds of communities, mostly in the usa. So for most of the time she speaks English. When we sit at the dinner table at night ( that would be breakfast for her) she has trouble remembering the dutch words for the simpelests things
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
Жыл бұрын
No we won't, we all learned German, English, and some French, and history and geography.. And specially people who speak Low Saxon had to work on learning Dutch.
@coverhoeven2904
Жыл бұрын
The living costs in the Netherlands are getting insane
@19hen70
Жыл бұрын
every move is hard even a move to Belgium will be hard for us. But I hope you can live a happy life here in The netherlands 🌷😘
@florisariens2312
Жыл бұрын
These are all very realistic and reasonable points, but I also think these apply for almost any foreign country you move to 😉. I think every country has benefits and disadvantages. Making new friends is also hard for me as a Dutch person 😉.
@r.a.h7682
Жыл бұрын
Look i wouldn't go and live in the US for a million bucks, not because it isn't a good country but because i love my country and love the things about it like the cities with all its history, my friends and just the understanding of how stuff goes on here, the type of humor, the inside jokes. i feel connected to that and you guys obviously feel and are American and like the things you grew up with. I understand this 100%, so that's why I'm still surprised why you guys even live here? i want you guys to love it here but it doesn't sound like you would choose this country over the US, so why are you guys here?
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
We love our lives here so much. This video is more of a cautionary tale for Americans who dream of moving to Europe. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be, certainly not perfect, but perfect for us and the family we’re hoping to have here. Hopefully that clears things up a bit.
@Goodman849
Жыл бұрын
It's a good question to ask. I ask myself the same question after living in venlo the last 8 months. I myself can only part answer it that I don't feel at home in England anymore. Maybe that's why they left the us. Further for me the brexit and my 2 young kids live in venlo. So looks like I'm moving back there next month. You are lucky you love your country of birth. Many people dont.
@koenkeep
Жыл бұрын
I'm curious, why did you not mention the health care system at all? You have friends who have experienced the Dutch health care system, and I gather you also have experience with the Dutch system. This could be a huge attraction to Americans who can lose everything after having to pay hospital bills. For me, I would never consider moving to the US for that reason alone, although there are plenty others.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
We’ve discussed the health system at length in some of our previous videos (especially regarding our fertility journey.) We’re planning on doing a video solely on healthcare in the future. Thanks for watching!
@Arnaud58
7 ай бұрын
The moral of this being: If you move from the US expecting nothing will be different other than the country, you will be bitterly disappointed.👴🤷♂
@gkos2566
Жыл бұрын
Belgium is way better
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@tinyhammer1627
7 ай бұрын
nl is smaller then usa dhhh and and nl are more in conditon then usa alvitor go walk realy check youre self before you reck youre self
@aislingbooks
Жыл бұрын
Very nice synopsis, you guys. For me it'll be 24 years living/working in the NL end of this summer, and I first came here as an international educator. So, I've been around too, but what I hadn't reckoned with was grandchildren. And I have one in the States whom I rarely see but am hoping to spend next summer with...and I can't wait. They grow up while we're gone, as well as the rest of our families and friends who move on with the bigger portions of their lives that we are no longer personally involved with simply because we're here and they're there. You're also spot on about the five-year integration. I had to hire an immigration lawyer because our salary dipped below standard and so my temporary residency was denied when it was up for renewal, which I then legally protested to be able to continue working. Still, I could only do so using my then Dutch partner, now husband's, company tax license. Later, thankfully after I became a citizen, the Dutch tax system insisted that I have my own, my own company and license, as they concluded that my career didn't fit in with my husband's company description. Another issue I hadn't reckoned with. To me such an issue would've appeared absurd in the States, but this is a bureaucratic country. And, yes, a beautifully green one at that too. So, let us know when you're ever in Zeeland and we'll show you around. Cheers P.S. I forgot to mention that I couldn't figure out that saying on, was it a mini manhole? 'Waar rook is, is een klungel aan het werk'. So, I asked the Dutchman, who said, loosely translated, 'there's no smoke without a fire', which is fitting for the theme of what you've been discussing...meaning know what you're getting into before plungeing into it. 😜
@Dutchbelg3
Жыл бұрын
Actually there is a very identical expression in Dutch : Waar rook is , is vuur. But here it is paraphrased to : If you see smoke.... It's because some incapable person is doing a shitty job..
@aislingbooks
Жыл бұрын
@@Dutchbelg3 Yes, that too - LOL. I often feel this way when trying to follow KZitem directions on a DIY project...way over my head and thus doing a shitty job. 😅
@carlavolkers1862
Жыл бұрын
Live in Michigan for the last 50 years and go back to my homeland every year ,miss alot from Holland. Would love to go back but my kids are in the US
@peterf1
Жыл бұрын
A very unfortunate video. Everywhere has less space than the US. Does NL living provide the space to live comfortably? Of course it does. The Netherlands is the most densely populated country in the EU. To consider a move to NL without knowing these simple facts is absurd. Amsterdam is not anything like living in the rest of NL from a space or cost basis. Not a good benchmark. Five minutes of research will tell you this. Moving on to 'life' is different than a 'vacation.' OK, so you gave zero thought to moving. Got it. Did you also not bother to learn the language before moving? There seems to be a common thread of unpreparedness at the heart of your issues. Pension, citizenship... again these are the things that one understands before making a move. You seem like very nice people, but this video is a sum total of "we moved to a foreign country before we really thought about it."
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
I disagree with the thought that we moved hear without thinking it through. We just get a lot of questions about from people that want to make the same move. We are trying to inform them of the difficulties people face when moving over. We did research all of it before moving and we were trying to pay it forward with updated information for people thinking about doing the same
@adiranl486
Жыл бұрын
Most expat video's on youtube are like "oh it's like heaven here in the netherlands" , so I'm very happy with this video. I love my country but like every country it has it's pro's en cons and people that want to imigrate here should be prepared for that. About housing: it's a small country we simply don't have enough space for huge houses and gardens.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we felt like it was important to address a few of the things we experienced as we transitioned. No place is perfect. We appreciate you watching!
@roykamaaina
Жыл бұрын
Discrimination is always there. I have seen enough and it goes way back in time too. Went through a couple. As for moving here, I think that you should know what kind of life you want. I enjoy hearing American expats because I have been here a while. Good luck to all. Love your friends Eric and Tammy.
@SanderBaass
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see Woerden in a vid. I spend most of my childhood growing up there 😊. A very good and realistic video.
@randolf84
11 ай бұрын
why dont go back? other Americans can enjoy our country more.. not all americans are the same same as the dutch
@gerardoostindie6491
Жыл бұрын
Space depends where your live in The Netherlands and what you can spend for a house.
@EMGoudsmit
Жыл бұрын
I am preparing to move back. The bureacracy is off putting.
@erpece
Жыл бұрын
I like your videos, but what's up with the sound? Sounds like you're in a toilet... 🙂
@DaronSpence
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to comment as another American who moved to NL, about the same time as you, around the same age as you, and also from Texas (Dallas)! What you said is all very true. My wife and I live in Noord Brabant and even here, affordable housing is hard to find. Personally, for me, convenience culture has been the most difficult thing to give up. I'm reminded of that now that I'm waiting to exchange my drivers license; it's been almost 6 weeks and I think it will take at least another month. In the US, I was that guy shopping at 10 or 11pm at night. I took a Dutch language course with a woman from Japan and we both lamented on how much we miss 7-11! To other Americans who are Dutch-curious: come visit! Especially if you are considering a permanent move, it's worth it to save for an exploratory trip before committing to move. The smaller towns are just as nice as the big cities and the language barrier really isn't that high for a temporary visit. The final thing I will add, is that it's okay to go back home. Part of being human is making mistakes and sometimes those mistakes are big and cost a lot of money. You aren't a failure if you move and eventually decide you want to go back. Nobody thinks less of you; you aren't flawed. Often, it just isn't a good fit and that's fine. Be kind to yourself in the same way you are kind to others. Gezellige dag en hebt een fijne week! 🇳🇱🥰🇺🇸
@JanuzTrance68
Жыл бұрын
Salaries in the U.S. are maybe higher than in the Netherlands. But oh boy see what happens in America if you get sick, dissabled or unemployed. Where is the financial support from the government that you really need to pay for all of your bills ? You may well end up being homeless (as many people do) That would (hardly) never happen in the Netherlands. Not to mention things like at least 4 weeks of paid vacation every year for every employee to take (even in a first year of full contract). And essential things like healthcare are way way way more expensive in America than in the Netherlands.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly. Even picking up a prescription here is a completely different experience!
@siebejan1
6 ай бұрын
Djezus move back to the us already ! You make it sound like survival 😅
@doortjedartel9009
Жыл бұрын
I lived abroad half a year and I didn't miss Holland. I went back to my family and friends ànd the places/memories of my youth. The space here is limited which was not the case in earlier days. Americans think big. More opportunities in the States I gather. Hope you feel welcome here!
@Hensepens64
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps more opertunities in the USA. But if I feel more protected and respected in this country ..
@letheas6175
Жыл бұрын
@@Hensepens64 And much more freedom in almost every aspect here (as proven by many rankings) plus people are happier, healthier, I can go on and on. But hey, isn't it good if more people advise US'ians not to come, and have a wrong opinion? Most of them are too attached to their car and will ruin the balance (in terms of mobility). So I'm happy if someone is spreading ungrounded criticism.
@frontliner2
Жыл бұрын
Yeab, MAGA-land is heading towards Utopia no doubt (being cynical)
@davidc.w.2908
Жыл бұрын
Also consider this: in the Netherlands you can’t find a McDonald’s on every Main Street, don’t have a Walmart nearby and cant buy Starbucks coffee in 20 places in every town.
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. But in return, better quality food, supporting more local shops, and better coffee by a landslide. It’s a win for us.
@r.a.h7682
Жыл бұрын
oh no why not more big brand capitalism
@CourtneyLeigh-w9k
Жыл бұрын
You forgot that a lot of stores are closed on Sunday and Monday
@r.a.h7682
Жыл бұрын
@@CourtneyLeigh-w9k what are you talking about, this isnt 2005, supermarkets are all open on sunday, aswel as stores like gamma. What more do you need?
@CourtneyLeigh-w9k
Жыл бұрын
@@r.a.h7682 NOTHING is EVER closed on Monday in the US except banks on Holidays 😂
@JustRob_NL
Жыл бұрын
Salary expectation, to be fair, how many hrs did u work in the states and how many hrs do u in the Netherlands, and did u have paid vacation days in the states, sick days, so if you take it into account, it's pretty good to stay here, although it can always be better
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that’s a great point for sure.
@greetjep8466
Жыл бұрын
I truly hope you both find your way here in the Netherlands.. personally i think you guys are really adapting and no matter where you go.. there always will be.. how to say it nice... people that think they can say anything to everyone.. .. just try to ignore them. I totally understand you miss things form back home.. specially family but also simple things as food etc. Some things can be resolved.. there is an expat store in the Hagua and Wassenaar if im right.. Kelly's ? or something like that. It might help with some cravings but its not cheap. Anyway.. please keep showing more from your life here and Live your life as you want it.. ignore the ignorant ones, they are everywhere across the globe. HUgssss
@Lilygirl283
Жыл бұрын
Well said, very true!😊
@bluejayhunter
Жыл бұрын
This was informative and useful. Thanks for the great video!
@Hensepens64
Жыл бұрын
About #4.. i think many Dutch people would feel like to feel i as a honor to have the luxuary to call you friends in their lives. I know for sure I would.
@richardhltrp1791
Жыл бұрын
just the anti gun ppl plz ))
@TAndTGoDutch
Жыл бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@chaabimaroc
Ай бұрын
Better go to morocco. Morocco is booming and everything is cheap . Renting a vila for a month cost you 125 to 150 dollars.
@brianmaphar9685
11 ай бұрын
Hi T&T, this video from a few months back popped up on my youtube. And I can relate to your points of strongly considering if you make the right decision, moving to The Netherlands. I am Dutch and me and my family took the opposite way, moving from Holland (The Hague area) to NA (not US but Canada, which in many ways is like a lill brother to the States). Our main reason for leaving Holland was your no.1 reason: Space! Both physical (living) space and mental space. We felt that living in the Netherlands was comprising us. Everything is in "hokjes" (boxed in, in expectations from others and in pure physical space). We decided to make the leap across the pond, but it took us 9 years of preparing and saving enough money to cover the first period (4 months) of living in our new country. Now, after 7 years, we have more solid footing, than when we first started. We both have a FT job and kids are settled in their schools; plus we were able to buy a house. All these things take time and money and will not come on their own. But we are still Dutch. Like you mention: be prepared to lose your citizenship, if you want to become a Dutch citizen. which has its benefits but its flaws as well, since you are not allowed dual citizenship. For us, this is a tough decision, here in Canada. But we decide that it is in our best interest to keep the Dutch Citizenship and not become Canadians. Others have to make that choice for themselves when they move to The Netherlands. So for anyone that wants to make the leap: absolutely be prepared as best as you can be. Visit the country, the city or area that you'd like to settle in and be prepared to go somewhere completely else. Go with a plan and have the finances to back up your plan. Like you say: it is not a vacation, it is your life. Time passes bye and all depends how you adapt to your new life. I believe you guys found your new life in "het Hollandse", please keep sharing your experiences.
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