Evelien
@evelienn
Belgian citizen
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Borgloon
Speaks Dutch, English, French (a little)
Registration: 19 October 2012
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Advice on open a bank account by lauragia
hello! I'm moving to Brussels and need to open a bank account. Any advice on which bank is best? What are your experiences with ING,DEXIA and Fortis? Best! Laura
Laura, How were you able to open a bank account here in Belgium? Didn't you need to have the "rijksregisternummer" that we Belgians have? Or do you already have that? I was told that someone needs that number in order to open a new bank ... Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
English speaking jobs are rare around this area. Especially around Limburg. My Danish boyfriend is also still looking for a job, but is currently taking flemish classes.... But it isn't all that easy. He can't really find a job yet because he ... Read More
Find a job in Belgium by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Belgium? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Belgium? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Belgium. Recruitment agencies? ...
3 different locals have recommended this to me! - Learning Dutch http://hvngent.be/en?q=en/want-learn-dutch I will be starting as soon as I get work... Actually I don't want to be too optimistic...but I have my first trial day in Antwerp, working ... Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
I am still looking for something for my boyfriend since his knowledge at the moment is only Danish & English. S*cks because I just heard that he won't be able to bring his financial support with him to Belgium at all. So the problem rises.... He ... Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
I am currently living in Borgloon, Limburg, Belgium > accommodation prices: I've decided today to rent a place. 100m² in the middle of the center here (store, hairdresser, bank, bakery,...nearby) and the price is 490€ + 40€ of general costs (for ... Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
Just an update, I've been hunting pretty seriously for 2 months, and I've got 2 interviews with agencies and no jobs. Ghent is almost non-existent. Even the agencies won't help you because there's no market for it. Try the Irish Pubs, or English ... Read More
English speaking jobs. by kezz
Hey all Is it possible to get English speaking jobs in Brussels, for someone who speaks no French/Dutch/German?.
Hey all, My boyfriend and me are in the same situation at the moment. He is from Denmark and he wants to move to Belgium to come live with me as soon as I have my own place BUT the problem is that he can't contribute financially. Yes he can get ... Read More
Find a job in Belgium by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Belgium? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Belgium? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Belgium. Recruitment agencies? ...
To be honest its rude to think of a country as the land of honey and cookys of course its harder to get a job in someone elses country its harder for everyone. A lot of places want you have a id card and sometimes this is not possible without a job ... Read More