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JamesPoulson

JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum English in Belgium:
Hi Pasico,
If you haven't found anybody please don't hesitate to contact me. My email addy is james.poulson@gmail.com.
- February 1
JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard Belgium:
Hi again,
If you didn't see it on the main site this link might be of interest:
http://www.expatica.com/be/relocation-belgium.html
- February 1
JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum Belgian News:
6% is way too low and usually only applies to construction work. Standard VAT is usually 21%.
- January 30
JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum Belgian News:
"then you have the legal system, you are considered guilty until proven inocent, pretty much like in China....."

Oh yes, I won't go into details but I had a horrendous time when an acquaintance got caught up in an investigation. The whole justice s... more
- January 30
JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard Belgium:
So are you for Ron Paul :) ?
- January 29
JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard Belgium:
Emptythoughts,
I have dual nationality so I will speak as a national.
Now, going to live elsewhere is one way to get out of the box. Belgium is like any other country in that it can be a very positive experience depending on where you settle and who you meet.
If you are coming here with your partner he should be of great help. Among the best places to live would be around Brussels as you get to encounter both French and Flemish speakers. Learning both languages is a good idea as it will make it possible for you to work practically everywhere in Belgium with German-speakers probably able to understand either. Brussels itself has a nice metropolitan feel to it and is where it should be the easiest to find work. The transport system is well developped and the bus/train tickets are relatively cheap. I would on the other hand recommend against living in the Hainaut province as there's high unemployment rates and there is a lower standard of living.... more
- January 29
JamesPoulson replied to a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard Belgium:
Hi emptythoughts,
You haven't explained why you want to move to Belgium. That would be helpful. Do you have good experience or references behind you?
- January 27
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- January 27

February 1, 2012 12:44:41 PM CET

in the topic Looking for a English native speaker in the forum English in Belgium

Hi Pasico, If you haven't found anybody please don't hesitate to contact me. My email addy is james.poulson@gmail.com.
February 1, 2012 8:57:58 AM CET

in the topic Moving to Belgium in the forum Community Noticeboard Belgium

Hi again, If you didn't see it on the main site this link might be of interest: http://www.expatica.com/be/relocation-belgium.html
January 30, 2012 7:32:45 PM CET

in the topic VAT problems. Any suggestions? in the forum Belgian News

6% is way too low and usually only applies to construction work. Standard VAT is usually 21%.
January 30, 2012 7:27:36 PM CET

in the topic My frustration of living in Belgium in the forum Belgian News

"then you have the legal system, you are considered guilty until proven inocent, pretty much like in China....."

Oh yes, I won't go into details but I had a horrendous time when an acquaintance got caught up in an investigation. The whole justice system is just plain backwards on many points. Preventative detention is very common, especially in contrast to the Netherlands where they're actually closing prisons instead of wanting to open more.
This post was edited by JamesPoulson at January 30, 2012 7:27:36 PM CET
January 29, 2012 3:40:31 PM CET

in the topic Republicans Abroad Europe in the forum Community Noticeboard Belgium

So are you for Ron Paul :) ?

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