I left just over a year ago, -partially- because of the chance the orange asshole would get reelected.
It’s been one of the best decisions of my life. Life in the Netherlands is quiet, doesn’t require a car, I can see a doctor without financial ruin, health insurance is reasonably priced (by American standards), I never see giant lifted pickups or people so paranoid they wear a gun on their hip into a restaurant.
It’s also centrally located so traveling Europe is easy, English is widely spoken (though i am of fucking course learning Dutch), trains can take you damn near everywhere, and I don’t panic a little every time I see a cop.
If you can be self employed the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty makes the Netherlands one of the easiest countries in Europe for Americans to migrate to.
I left just over a year ago, -partially- because of the chance the orange asshole would get reelected.
It’s been one of the best decisions of my life. Life in the Netherlands is quiet, doesn’t require a car, I can see a doctor without financial ruin, health insurance is reasonably priced (by American standards), I never see giant lifted pickups or people so paranoid they wear a gun on their hip into a restaurant.
It’s also centrally located so traveling Europe is easy, English is widely spoken (though i am of fucking course learning Dutch), trains can take you damn near everywhere, and I don’t panic a little every time I see a cop.
If you can be self employed the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty makes the Netherlands one of the easiest countries in Europe for Americans to migrate to.
You went to the Netherlands? You smart bastard!
Gefeliciteerd!
Unexpected Dutch ha ha
I have two American friends who have moved to the Netherlands, and one of them is in a relationship with a Dutch acquaintance. :)
I was supposed to visit Rotterdam in 2020, but we know why that didn’t pan out. Same in 2021.
That’s nice! Hopefully you’ll be able to make it in the future, the NL are quite nice
Good to hear!
Well done!