Jabbsy
English expat in Belgium
Forum posts
5
About me
English
Lives in Diest, Flanders
Speaks English. Bit of dutch
Registration: 12 September 2019
Activity
Leaving Belgium - payment for unused leave days? by ESL1
Hi, I've been working in Belgium since 2019. The first year I had no entitlement to paid leave days yet (except for the 'European leave days' which are deducted from the holiday pay). Now I have resigned and will be leaving Belgium ...
@cynic - you only forfeit any entitlement in the UK, the days are applied on a pro-rata basis, ie; 24 days holiday for the year = 2 days per month. leave in may, you get 10 days - unless you've already used 10 days, then they are ... Read More
Medication in Belgium by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Belgium ...
Biggest difference is having to go see a doctor to get prescribed, cant just buy something over counter. BUT... it is cheaper here and insurance coverage is great. Healthcare seems better organised, can see someone quickly, access to records is ... Read More
Driving in belgium by Jabbsy
Partner just came home with some shiny blue Ls for me. Im 45 and never passed my driving test but did have lessons years ago. I know i need to pass tests and stuff but just wondering if i can have a bit of practice with my partner before i get ...
I thought it was 5 but if its 8, then i'll have to just go with a school. thanks for the answer. Read More
Driving in belgium by Jabbsy
Partner just came home with some shiny blue Ls for me. Im 45 and never passed my driving test but did have lessons years ago. I know i need to pass tests and stuff but just wondering if i can have a bit of practice with my partner before i get ...
I'll kick his arse out the car if he causes me any stress, but thanks. the intention is to go with a school as well but I just want extra driving experience too.... i had a lot of lessons that went to waste so a bit more driving than an hours ... Read More
Driving in belgium
Partner just came home with some shiny blue Ls for me. Im 45 and never passed my driving test but did have lessons years ago. I know i need to pass tests and stuff but just wondering if i can have a bit of practice with my partner before i get ... Read More