tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post5372775731120740045..comments2023-12-14T16:42:14.475+01:00Comments on Another American Expat: The sweet feeling of legality!Another American Expathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-69591246038929227862008-06-07T13:59:00.000+02:002008-06-07T13:59:00.000+02:00Jolien - can't wait to find out what those Dutch w...Jolien - can't wait to find out what those Dutch words mean. :) <BR/><BR/>and hey, thanks to both anonymous commenters for reading (here I thought it was the same person!).<BR/><BR/>you know what - and I'll probably go into this more in another post - but while there is a lot of red tape and rules and regulations and whatnot here... I've also found that just like everywhere else I've ever lived, nothing is ever 100% set in stone, and the only way to really get things done is to have people help you out. I've been very, very lucky to meet some amazing people here in Amsterdam, and that makes all the difference.Another American Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-83365075093429222272008-06-06T21:35:00.000+02:002008-06-06T21:35:00.000+02:00This is the first anonymous replying to the second...This is the first anonymous replying to the second anonymous ;-)<BR/><BR/>No, you don't need a 'legal' address before you go to the IND (you are meant to go to the IND within three days of arriving in the country, and most people don't have a permanent house sorted out by then!) You need to have a proper address before you can register with the Gemeente, but that is something different. Everyone in NL needs to register their address with the Gemeente, whether they're Dutch, from the EU or from anywhere else. However, only non-EU foreigners need to go to the IND. However, EU foreigners can also get a residence permit from the IND, which is not compulsory but certainly doesn't hurt, particularly from the point of view of getting a mortgage or if you are not in paid employment. Again, though, it's not compulsory, it just makes life easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-86289708043083620522008-06-06T10:09:00.000+02:002008-06-06T10:09:00.000+02:00Hi Tami, van harte gefeliciteerd met je nieuwe baa...Hi Tami, van harte gefeliciteerd met je nieuwe baan! And since Dutch classes are included in your contract you'll find out what this means soon enough :) <BR/><BR/>Aren't Dutch contracts amazing? I couldn't bear working in the US, with virtually no holidays, pre-counted sick days (how odd is that? Sick is sick!), no pension, no health care and the danger of immediate firing when they want to get rid of you. No, I'm sure you're gonna like the Dutch way of working a lot. Sure, Holland has it's pitfalls and less well organised things (ah, the red tape, sigh), but all in all this is a job well done by you and I'm sure the only way is up for you by the sound of it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-27692555139313420062008-06-06T05:55:00.000+02:002008-06-06T05:55:00.000+02:00Tami, you are just amazing! I'm so happy for you....Tami, you are just amazing! I'm so happy for you. You worked hard for months for this, never giving up, doing the research, filling out forms, making contacts. Nobody beats the odds the way you do. One of these days we're going to Vegas...:)<BR/><BR/>SRG is happy for you, too.<BR/><BR/>Love, MomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04977885777697664459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-30110290300765373562008-06-06T01:23:00.000+02:002008-06-06T01:23:00.000+02:00I have a legal address, actually. I have some very...I have a legal address, actually. I have some very kind friends here in Amsterdam (with a legal address) that are letting me use their place as my residence for a little while. But the first step is getting the work permit, then I go to the Stadsdeel to register. <BR/><BR/>because the housing laws are so strict here, even just having a guest at my friends house is an issue, of course. I'd be happy to go into more detail if you want to send me an email and let me know if you have any other specific questions! I'll try to write more about it on the blog once I know more myself.Another American Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-13821819601841141612008-06-06T01:13:00.000+02:002008-06-06T01:13:00.000+02:00Don't you need to have a legal address before your...Don't you need to have a legal address before your IND appointment?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-72303816788936464152008-06-06T01:01:00.000+02:002008-06-06T01:01:00.000+02:00so happy you can relate, James! I tried to play it...so happy you can relate, James! I tried to play it cool when I saw it all in writing, but I don't know how well I pulled that off. :)<BR/><BR/>hey, I'd love to get a drink sometime, if you're all settled in to your new place!Another American Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-44396413642363281242008-06-05T22:51:00.000+02:002008-06-05T22:51:00.000+02:00hey anonymous - sorry my entry wasn't clear (I edi...hey anonymous - sorry my entry wasn't clear (I edited it so it makes more sense). my IND appointment is this Monday, and once they've approved me THEN I'll start work. it seems to be happening so fast!Another American Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-74150123580178511272008-06-05T22:09:00.000+02:002008-06-05T22:09:00.000+02:00I'm assuming you have an EU passport, because othe...I'm assuming you have an EU passport, because otherwise you're not allowed to start work until your permit has been approved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-369963500884292052008-06-05T21:56:00.000+02:002008-06-05T21:56:00.000+02:00Congratulations. Can you believe it!?? I love the ...Congratulations. Can you believe it!?? I love the amount of vacation days. I don't know if I even COULD move back to the US now....I would miss my time off!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778794318739080375noreply@blogger.com