pringleydell
English expat in Belgium
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13
About me
English
Lives in Brussels
Registration: 15 April 2013
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English speaking jobs ! by antonis14
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German? I am coming at the end of the month. I don't mind if it is in a bar or a hotel or anything. Thank you!
I can only give some tips from my own experience. I am not involved in recruiting, I've thought of some other companies where I know English speakers (not necessarily mother tongue) who work there, and these people are not proficient in the ... Read More
English speaking jobs ! by antonis14
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German? I am coming at the end of the month. I don't mind if it is in a bar or a hotel or anything. Thank you!
There's a few IT jobs around where you don't need to local language(s). I'm working for an English speaking international company in Mechelen. I've also worked for DHL and Delhaize in English. There are a few English (only) speaking ... Read More
Any advice on using titres-services / getting reliable home help by mattparkinson
Hi, We've moved back to Belgium after 4 years away. A lot has changed, and we didn't get to grips with a lot the first time around! Any advice on using titres-services / getting reliable home help in the Tervuren area would be very welcome.
Depends on your language skills of course, but people say that if you want a good chance of the cleaning/ironing help speaking some English, it is probably better to go in an Interim Agency specialising in Diensten Cheques in the Flemish areas ... Read More
is 3100euri(gross) good for a family of two!!! Pls comment. by kforkar
Hi Everyone, Thanks for your time to help me. I come under non resident status from non EU country, I got an offer from belgium company, 3100Euro gross/ month. Other benefits : Free relocation from my country + 13 month salary + 110euro permonth ...
Under EU rules, you can get paid holiday in your first year, as is common in other EU countries (pro-rata). Unfortunately, in the Belgian implementation, you can only 'borrow' paid holiday from your next year's allowance, but this can ... Read More
Driving in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belgium? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I've driven in India too (Ok, it was Goa, and not Bombay). Indeed, a completely different kettle of fish. On a world scale, Belgium is not a bad country to drive in. Imho, in comparison to it's immediate neighbours, driving in Belgium is ... Read More
Driving in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belgium? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
If you push this subject into the office coffee break to see the responses, a Belgian will say that the accident statistics are worse in Belgium than in (eg) Denmark, because the population and car density is higher in Belgium, and that the accident ... Read More
Driving in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belgium? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
@phipiemar: I find it difficult to contribute to the requested topic without sounding like I am being excessively negative. Sorry about that. Unfortunately, whilst there are many good things in Belgium, if anyone starts me on the topics of the ... Read More
Driving in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belgium? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
On the freeways/motorways I do find myself in the middle lane for long periods because of apprehension. As previously mentioned, there are too many trucks, and when you read that someone has died in a freeway accident, 9 times out of 10 it is ... Read More
Driving in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belgium? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
@richardd, that sounds like a 'Please flame me' request. <g> Read More
Driving in Belgium by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Belgium? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Strolling home through our town one day, I gently and casually waved the slow-down signal when I saw a car speeding at around 90 in the 50kph limit. To my surprise the driver braked hard to a halt, and started to climb out of his car. I quickly ... Read More
Getting a driving license in Belgium. by Jemmy12
Well, I'm 30, male and as you can see by the title of the topic very lazy! I had a provisional car license(many moons ago) and can drive, but I am very rusty, In addition I have held a bike license ( also provisional's )and had been riding on and ...
I might as well investigate obtaining a Belgian driving license whilst I am at the gemeente. It would probably be easier in the long term. Read More
Getting a driving license in Belgium. by Jemmy12
Well, I'm 30, male and as you can see by the title of the topic very lazy! I had a provisional car license(many moons ago) and can drive, but I am very rusty, In addition I have held a bike license ( also provisional's )and had been riding on and ...
I was sent a British fixed penalty for speeding last year. The GB Magistrates Courts office has instructed me to send in both the paper and plastic parts of my driving license for the 3 points to be added. I have informed them that I would then be ... Read More