Go Netherlands! Dutch culture is more complex & interesting than just weed & red-light districts

  • Career Center
  • Le 28 octobre 2022

Audencia's Career Center and Alumni teams are delighted to to bring you “Go Netherlands!”, the guide to working in the Netherlands.

Following the success of the guide to working in France for internationals, this new edition focuses on a country that is a destination of choice for Audencians. Members of its thriving community of students and alumni say they choose the Netherlands for its economic stability, work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, multiculturalism and for being a country where English is often the working language.

“Go Netherlands!” is a valuable resource for students considering a career in the Netherlands after their studies. Starting with HR professionals’ top tips and debunking the myths and realities of the workplace, Go Netherlands! also showcases the experiences of more than 20 alumni who have aced the challenge of finding a job and settling in the Netherlands.


This week, discover what Benoît Murer from France has to say.

About Benoît:

  • Graduated from the Grande Ecole Master in Management programme in 2018
  • Currently working as: Business Developer Representative at Channable in Utrecht
  • Native language: French
  • Other languages spoken English & Italian
  • Level of Dutch: beginner
  • Been settled in the Netherlands since October 2020 but prior to that did a 6-month Erasmus exchange there too 


Benoît's key message: “Dutch culture is far more complex and interesting than just weed and the red-light districts!"


My biggest challenge
Embracing the Dutch work ethic to the full! I once responded to an email during my holidays and my CEO messaged me saying that if he sees me again on my computer before my holidays finish, he will have to find a way to reprimand me! More seriously, it’s always a good idea to bear in mind that although the cost of living in the Netherlands is high, Dutch salaries don’t necessarily compensate for the extra budget.

My advice & top tips
Apartments are insanely difficult to find so don't hesitate to stretch your budget to the max. Try not to look for somewhere too big when you arrive and make sure you go in person to visit accommodation – there are lots of online scams around.

Quirky & cultural
It’s been great discovering how much colleagues and bosses recognise your dedication and level of investment in your work. Employees are able to enjoy total flexibility and there’s a great work-life balance.

And finally
There are many useful websites to help you settle in. I would recommend pararius.com, kamernet.nl, iamexpat.nl, and nltimes.nl




 
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