Cynic
@Cynic
American and English citizen
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About me
American and English
Lives in Sherburn in Elmet, England, Un
Speaks English; Dutch
Registration: 15 September 2015
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Bilingual looking for work and opportunities in South West England by Kittymeoww
Hi all,I am looking for work and opportunities in South West England, i will need to find an accommodation but i can have a room in Sherborne for a while i need to. I'm Om 52 years old French speaker and fluent in English, i lived in the UK for 10 ...
Hi and welcome to the Forum.The UK economy is currently flat-lined, so employment is affected by this. The thing that caught my eye in your post was your skill as a "luxury sewing technician" and the fact that you will need accommodation (so are ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Cold for the next few days; even muttering about snow further north/west; max today 9C, dropping to 1C overnight; then it looks like spring temps will arrive.Driveway and garden are done and we're very happy with the result. Just a few bits left ... Read More
How do you use social media while living abroad? by Asa毛l H盲zaq
Hi,For an future article, we'd like to gather your testimonies : how do you use social media? Has your expat life increased the time you spend on Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, TikTok (and other platforms) ?Of course, expat or not, social media is ...
I watch YouTube (I pay for Premium - I hate adverts); to waste a few moment I'll watch some TikTok reels. AI seems to be the current item of interest, to the extent that I believe nothing I read on the Internet anymore, but I'll watch it for ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
16C here at the moment, forecast for the rest of the week is similar - I think we can safely say that Spring is here. Currently having the driveway repaired; it's been in pretty poor condition since we moved in, just one of those things that we ... Read More
Working offshore in NL, living in the UK by eddywilliamson
Wondering if anyone can advise, what tax *if any, I would need to pay in the UK.I have a work permit, for working offshore in Dutch waters, through a Dutch company. I will be doing around 147 days (maybe a few more) offshore.I have signed up for the ...
Hi and welcome to the Forum.You will be assessed for tax based on where you are deemed as being resident. If you live in the UK, you will be assessed by HMRC on your world-wide income. The Dutch may also charge taxes as their tax structure is ... Read More
How are professionals preparing for possible regional escalation? by swynt
Hi everyone,With the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, I鈥檝e been wondering how people in the international community are thinking about possible wider impacts if the situation worsens.In one of the travel communities I follow, ...
My daughter has had to reconsider her summer holiday to Egypt, it's on the UK Foreign Office list for "do not travel"; this link will take you straight to it.聽 This means if she goes while that is still current, that she will have no travel ... Read More
Reform and ILR immigration crack down by nichollsfamilyaddress
Reform are not in power (yet) but the proposed ending of ILR is a big worry. What are your thoughts on how this might impact current spouse visa requirements.
Reform are not in power (yet) but the proposed ending of ILR is a big worry. What are your thoughts on how this might impact current spouse visa requirements. - @nichollsfamilyaddress Hi again.To answer your specific question, I've just checked the ... Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
(Link) The Dutch don't allow their citizens to retain their Dutch nationality if they voluntarily elect to apply for another country's citizenship; so if my wife applied for UK citizenship, she would lose her Dutch passport. They do permit it if ... Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
Ryanair: Here's a weird effect. .......................................................... Hungary allows dual nationality but places like Spain and Netherlands do not. I can see this causing a lot of chaos and confusion. - ... Read More
Visa photo question by ClairNotHolt
Anyone had any luck with visa photos taken yourself (like with a phone camera or a usual camera), not in a photo studio? I'm applying online and have read it's possible to use a DIY photo. Any tips or warnings?
Anyone had any luck with visa photos taken yourself (like with a phone camera or a usual camera), not in a photo studio? I'm applying online and have read it's possible to use a DIY photo. Any tips or warnings? - @ClairNotHolt Hi and welcome to the ... Read More
Getting a work permit as a foreign cook in Netherlands. by OHTEO
Hi everyone, I'm a 30-year-old cook living in South Korea.I'm trying to move to Netherland and my first plan will be working-holiday visa to work there. But after one year, I need a work permit from the company (in this case it will be a restaurant) ...
Hi everyone, I'm a 30-year-old cook living in South Korea.I'm trying to move to Netherland and my first plan will be working-holiday visa to work there. But after one year, I need a work permit from the company (in this case it will be a restaurant) ... Read More
Possible move to the UK by jlento
I live in Canada, I do have British Citizenship (by descent) and a British Passport.聽 My 2 younger kids do not have anything but Canadian Passports.聽 Am I able to bring them easily? And with my documentation am I able to live and work?
Hi and welcome to the Forum.British citizens can bring non-nationality children (under 18) to live in the UK by applying for a family visa, provided they show sole or shared parental responsibility, adequate maintenance without public funds, and ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
It's cold and wet here; I froze my butt off disconnecting our car this morning, but happy wife, happy life. Now home alone for the next 8 hours, I wonder what mischief I can get up to, once I've tidied up, un packed the dishwasher, hoovered, ... Read More
How to move to Rotterdam by joanalandim97
Hi everyone,I would like to know how can i move to Rotterdam but i do not have a job at the country yet.I apply for some jobs but they respond that i need to live at the country obviously. i am portugueses, living and working in Paris. If you know ...
Hi everyone, I would like to know how can i move to Rotterdam but i do not have a job at the country yet. I apply for some jobs but they respond that i need to live at the country obviously. i am portugueses, living and working in Paris. If you ... Read More
Education Path - Human Resources (CIPD) by T. James
Hello,I'm an American studying for a Human Resource degree in the US with the goal to move to Ireland in the next 3 years. I'm finishing my associates this summer and unsure if I should continue towards a Bachelors degree or shift towards earning ...
Hi and welcome to the Forum.CIPD is a chartered HR professional qualification, as you say, recognised by many companies as a base level qualification to work in an HR department; the only drawback to such qualifications is that they are not legally ... Read More