Coping whilst being branded "allochtoon"

Last activity 22 January 2013 by Candi26

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pwwitMember15 January 2013 07:28:08

Wanner ben je allochtoon:
Alle in Nederland woonachtige personen die niet in Nederland zijn geboren, ofwel in Nederland zijn geboren, maar van wie tenminste één van beide ouders niet in Nederland is geboren (respectievelijk 1ste en 2de generatie allochtonen). Exclusief asielzoekers die niet ingeschreven staan in de gemeente waar ze wonen en mensen die illegaal in Nederland zijn.

English: When are you classified as "allochtoon"
All people that are living in the Netherlands who are not born in the Netherlands, or are born in the Netherlands, but of whom one or both parents were not born in the Netherlands. (They are called 1st or second generation allochtonen) This group excludes assylum seekers whom are not registered in the municipal region where they are living.

Now that you have the definition, the question raises: Does this phenomenon poses a problem whilst seeking for work, or in dealing with your daily activities?

Candi26Member22 January 2013 11:49:07

Hi pwwit,

This really doesnt effect your job searching. They look at your resume rather than the color of your skin. I myself (as a black woman) have had many jobs.
It is true that 'allochtonen' sometimes mess it up for the rest of us, when looking for a job. But this is something that happens very rarely. Plus in the major cities (amsterdam, rotterdam and the hague), they will anybody with good qualifications.

Hope this helps! what kind of job are you looking for?

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