Hannah
@hannahhadman
English expat in Belgium
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About me
English
Lives in Gent
Speaks English and Some Dutch
Registration: 30 December 2010
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Children education in brussel by Imran choudhry
Hi. Everybody. I am Mr imran living in Brussels. My family with 3 children's ages 14 years 8 years and 6 years is just reached here in Brussels .can anybody guide me which kind school or education is better for my child's.. They were taking ...
Not for public schools. You can pay for private international schools but your looking around 10k a year. Read More
Getting desperate to find a nanny / babysitter for the summer by smcd
We are an American family arriving in Brussels on the 3rd of June and are seeking a nanny / babysitter for our children, ages 6 and 13. We are really struggling to find someone to fill the position. We are seeking a young person (ages 20-34) to ...
This is something I actually do / have done in the past. Firstly finding a legal nanny in Belgium is pretty much impossible given the high wages and taxes needed. I was an employed nanny for 4 months for a family wages were over 10 euro a hour plus ... Read More
Brexit and UK citizens' rights in Europe by Eddyjournalist
Hi everyone, I'm a journalist at the BBC here in Brussels and we're running a story on how Brexit will affect UK citizens' in Europe. We would really like to speak to anyone who is concerned about their future or worried about how the ...
You can email me depending on nature of questions. Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
Ah yep. Ooops then yeah no job. Only can work on a student visa if its a belgain one. Employer liklely thinks you're visa is for belgium. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Belgium by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Belgium? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
I have gone from residentcy to citizenship after being here 6 years. It id fairly easy with a few considerations and not quite automatic. I had to ask for it but no real vhecks or questions asked. Not sure i will go for duel nationality given the ... Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
But didnt he say he has a student visa? Or i got impression he dose Read More
Looking for summer job by eniomatusse
Greetings! I am a Mozambican student who is currently taking his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. I'm planning on spending my summer holidays in Brussels, where my father lives. At the moment, I am looking ...
Maybe employer will do papers for you but normally you should get a residentcy card as a student. I know studens who from eu couldn't even work Read More
English speaking jobs ! by antonis14
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German? I am coming at the end of the month. I don't mind if it is in a bar or a hotel or anything. Thank you!
Call cleaning angentcys that use dinst cheques. Although may not alllow for a student. L and s cleaning servicea may have one in halle near brussels or domestic serices.be i dont live in brussels so cant help spefically Read More
Advice for sending kids to french school while working in Ghent by M.gaber
Hello, I should move to work in Belgium/Ghent soon , ( My daughters are 6 yrs old exact in next Sep with english background and a little German skills ( kids songs level ) ) Though , we are still thinking to choose french or dutch public schools. ...
Indeed alot of traffic into gent. Also due to new mobility plan driving into centre is now very hard. However there are plenty of trains that run from Brussels to gent. I dont think you will find a french speaking area closer to gent then Brussels . ... Read More
Any idea what can i do to search job by Dark Devil
Hello Everyone I come from Nepal and just starting to settle in Belgium it has been 1 month i am in Belgium. so i am looking for the graphic designing jobs in Belgium. i have 5 years of working experience and had been working as a graphic designer ...
For now id try companies directly. However you may find many wont employ you untill you have an id card from belgium Read More
Ghent Singles Night by hannahhadman
Okies so I am a admin on a group on facebook and after some discssion on there I am thinking of holding a gent singles night. I am wondering if there was those on this page who may have a intrest
This was something I considered some years ago. However I am not really able to orginise I but if someone else wishes to sure. Read More
Buying clothes from UK by sophiewrightuk
Dear all, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of buying clothes online and having them shipped to Belgium from the UK. Which, (if any), companies offered a good service? How were the delivery charges? Any help would be fantastic! Best ...
Yes been using them loads Last year Read More
Customer care in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Belgium and ...
I find customer service fine. Often I enter a store get a hello or something along those lines. Not as often I am looking I get asked if I need help. However if I need help it is easy to find someone willing. Even had a guy in a store bring me what ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Belgium can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Belgium? What are the ...
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Belgium can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Belgium? What are the ...
Only ones I really dont agree with are 2 and 3. I love belgian healthcare. I find it 100s of times better than uk. As for Beglians being tolarant of English speakers I have found the Flemish very welcoming and warm. Of course things like finding a ... Read More