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PaulF

PaulF

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Dutch citizen

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6

About me

Dutch

Lives in Utrecht

Speaks Dutch, English, French, Italian

Registration: 21 December 2008

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PaulF replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Cost of living in Netherlands by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Netherlands. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Netherlands. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...

PaulF

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PaulF replied to a thread
16 years ago
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Living in the Netherlands by expat.com

You are living in the Netherlands, or you used to live in the Netherlands. Share your experience! How would you describe life in the Netherlands? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to ...

PaulF

netherlands is a great country to work.. good money and employment opportunities Read More

PaulF replied to a thread
16 years ago
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Do and don't in Italy by expat.com

Are you living in Italy? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Italy? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Italy? Thanks!

PaulF

One thing that clearly stands out is the language: Do not expect people to speak english to you in italy - They often don't speak it, and if they do, they see it as arrogance from your side if you don't try to speak some italian to them. The same ... Read More

PaulF replied to a thread
16 years ago
Olivier de Montréal

How many times have you moved? by Olivier de Montréal

Americans are known to move every 1 or 2 years... I wonder if you have moved as often as them... Was it in the same city/region/country? I lived in the Loire Valley, in Normandy and in Paris. Then i moved to Africa. Back to France, I lived in ...

PaulF

Ive moved around 10 times so far. When I do the math, it comes out to moving about every 1-2 years. Im long overdue for moving right now and bored where I live. Also its been more than 4 years in the same country by now... very boring. Good thing ... Read More

PaulF replied to a thread
16 years ago
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Cost of living in Netherlands by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Netherlands. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Netherlands. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...

PaulF

Living in the Netherlands can be fairly expensive. As a dutch student, one receives many benefits such as a free travel card for public transport, and a study grant from the government, but not counting these, things are pricy. accommodation ... Read More

PaulF replied to a thread
16 years ago
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Living in the Netherlands by expat.com

You are living in the Netherlands, or you used to live in the Netherlands. Share your experience! How would you describe life in the Netherlands? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to ...

PaulF

As has been described, the Netherlands is quite a well organised country. Generally good job opportunities, good public transport, healthcare, and so on. Some things, like having a car can be very pricy. People can be very friendly and helpful. I ... Read More