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michael4012

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English expat in Belgium

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Speaks English, just like an Englishman, and my Dutch is improving but not yet holding conversations.

Registration: 04 May 2019

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michael4012 replied to a thread
5 years ago
SachinjainIndian

Take home/month in case gross salary is 300 euro/day by SachinjainIndian

I am offered 300 Euro/Day for a subcontracting job in IT industry. There is no additional benefits and the project is for 5 months. What would be the difference if I go as freelancer and if I go through a staffing company. Please let me know.

michael4012

Speak to a staffing company about positions they have open, it will give you an idea ? Read More

michael4012 replied to a thread
5 years ago
michael4012

Bpost by michael4012

I am really getting frustrated with Bpost, the attitude and service is appalling really it is! I live in Edegem, and am sick to death of driving to Hoboken post office to collect parcels they have not even tried to deliver. I am tired of having to ...

michael4012

Sadly i understand you, its the worst service i have encountered, i was again to Hoboken to collect a parcel, where i stressed my displeasure and asked for the procedure to complain, now i am here in Antwerp learning Dutch so i can communicate here ... Read More

michael4012 created a thread
5 years ago

Bpost

I am really getting frustrated with Bpost, the attitude and service is appalling really it is! I live in Edegem, and am sick to death of driving to Hoboken post office to collect parcels they have not even tried to deliver. I am tired of having to ... Read More

michael4012 replied to a thread
5 years ago
mnktb2

is 53K enough with 2 kids? by mnktb2

Hello everybody, Is 53000€ gross salary enough to live in Antwerp, considering that I have two kids (3 & 5) and a wife who probably cannot work at first? They also offer: - a full company car inc. fuel - lunch vouchers - health ...

michael4012

I choose Antwerp because this is where most of my work is, however i am not in the city centre but do commute into and around the city most days. Your wife will need to be near good transport without a car, cycling is not always the best way. Check ... Read More

michael4012 replied to a thread
5 years ago
mnktb2

is 53K enough with 2 kids? by mnktb2

Hello everybody, Is 53000€ gross salary enough to live in Antwerp, considering that I have two kids (3 & 5) and a wife who probably cannot work at first? They also offer: - a full company car inc. fuel - lunch vouchers - health ...

michael4012

I personally don't think Antwerp traffic is that bad. I spent probably the past 30 odd years driving through Belgium from England 3-4 times a year. I have been living in Edegem Antwerp for 5 months now. Yes it is busy on the 19 & 17 etc a ... Read More

michael4012 replied to a thread
5 years ago
michael4012

Coffee meet in Antwerp by michael4012

As title is any body interested in meeting for coffee one Sunday morning i am thinking the Starbucks opposite the main entrance of Antwerp central could possibly make it a regular meet.

michael4012

Thank you for the heads up :top: Read More

michael4012 created a thread
5 years ago

Coffee meet in Antwerp

As title is any body interested in meeting for coffee one Sunday morning i am thinking the Starbucks opposite the main entrance of Antwerp central could possibly make it a regular meet. Read More

michael4012 replied to a thread
5 years ago
mrvinwonderland

Yellowpages for Antwerpen by mrvinwonderland

Hello guys.. I will be there in Antwerpen middle of June to meet with some Aluminium/ PVC door and window sellers ( small corner shops) I already print a big map of Antwerpen. Is there any way to find window sellers online to mark their addresses ...

michael4012

I am not involved with doors or windows, but i find it more productive when searching on Belgium websites to enter the already translated words rather than entering in a foreign language. You look like a intelligent woman so are probably doing that ... Read More