We are leaving after three years and yes without a doubt learn Dutch as soon as possible.

 

My other suggestion is to look into a portable skill such as programming. If you have any skill at all with programming I would actually put a higher priority on learning that over Dutch. There are a lot of really good jobs for programmers.

 

One other route to consider that can be pleasing and humbling if you had a good career is making something with your hands.

 

Try furniture, food, beverages, desserts. If you make something well then rent a booth at a craft fair and try to sell it. I know its difficult to process if you had a stable career in the states but sometimes serendipity will lead you places you didn't expect.

Lots of stuff for sale, not everything is listed. If you are trying to set up an apartment come see what we have.

Air Purifier - (very new) - 100 EUR (150 EUR new)
Bed, double (inflatable with built in pump) 10 EUR
Bikes: Usual assortment of Amsterdam city bikes Mens + Womens 50 EUR each
Books
Cabinet with glass sliding shelves - 25 EUR
Coffee Grinder - 5 EUR
Coffee/Tea Warming Pot (brown ikea) - 2 EUR
Coffee tables on wheels (2) - 10 EUR each
Coffee tables - 7 EUR each
Drill (Gamma hand held battery drill) - 25 EUR
Dryer, electric (Siemens) & Washer (Samsung) - 500 EUR (will sell individually) 1100 EUR new
DVD's without cases - 3 EUR each
End tables - 10 EUR each
Extension cords and power strips
Fan - 5 EUR
Hair Dryer - 5 EUR
Humidifier - 25 EUR
Iron - 5 EUR
Jars (storage) - 10 EUR for full set
Jig Saw - 20 EUR
Miscellaneous (usual assortment of odds and ends)
Microwave oven (LG) - 40 EUR
Mixer (handheld) - 20 EUR
Nespresso machine - 80 EUR
Pressure Cooker (IKEA) - 20 EUR
Shelves - 10 EUR each
Table, antique dining (wobbly) - 25 EUR
Toaster - 5 EUR
Television, LG 32 LH5010 - 300 EUR (500 EUR new)
Trash Can (small metal one) - 2 EUR
Waffle iron - 5 EUR
Washer (Samsung) & Dryer, electric (Siemens) - 500 EUR (will sell individually) 1100 EUR new

We are doing the opposite, moving from the netherlands to colorado. How is colorado, do you miss it? 

dlfernandez86 said:

Hi all,

 

       My name is Denisea and i'm originally from califronia, recently moved to Dordrecht(my gf's hometown) near rotterdam. We are looking for some chill people to hang out and go out with etc.

 

we like coffee, dancing, bars, clubs, movies, camping, traveling, and playing music!

 

add me if interested in gaining some awesome friends ;)

Hi Denisea,

 

Where are you from in CA? My wife and I live in AMS and we are also from CA.

Does anyone know if there is or has been a law discussed to ban scooters from the bike lane?

I must say I find the idea absurd. Your average biker can't go anywhere near the speed of a scooter.

I have been almost hit dozens of times. The weight, speed, and pollution differential between bike and scooter should really force scooters into the main road.