Will anyone read this blog post? Doubt it, while you’re all enjoying your Xmas holidays already some of us are still working hard. Things I’ve learnt about working in the Netherlands:
1) 52% tax… what? Yes, I hadn’t realised how cheap the UK was until I moved away. My gross salary here is greater than my old salary in the UK but my take home pay is the same…?! Shocking. The UK is cheap but I figure you get what you pay for… the country is a bit of a dump in comparison!
2) Compulsory stuff… yes, pension and health insurance NOT optional.
3) BANK holidays…. If they fall on the weekend you lose them, so while you guys are all putting your feet up and getting all festive with your Fri 23rd and Mon 2nd bank holidays in lieu, spare a thought for me, slaving away!
So, as Xmas fast approaches, please take a moment to reflect upon these differences and count yourselves lucky. On the other hand, I’m having more fun than I was in the UK so that makes it all worthwhile :-p
As they say here "FIJNE KERST"... have a great break everyone x
I read it. But not until today! Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year...
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