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  • zabrowa
    zabrowa replied to a topic in the forum Employment in the Netherlands:
    ok, cool... but i'm looking for somewhere with an hourly rate...
    • August 9, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Employment in the Netherlands:
    Going rate for English editing?
    I need to get a few documents edited. They are written in pretty good English, but with some common mistakes that need a careful eye for rewording/correcting/unDutchifying
     
    What's the going rate for this sort of task, roughly? Anyone know of any goo...  more    I need to get a few documents edited. They are written in pretty good English, but with some common mistakes that need a careful eye for rewording/correcting/unDutchifying
     
    What's the going rate for this sort of task, roughly? Anyone know of any good editors (with websites and rate info) that I can send to my boss? 
     
    Thanks!  
    • August 8, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa replied to a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
    Yes, ok -- but I have this cash here in Euros I'd like to sell.
    • July 5, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
    Where's the best place to changes EUR to GBP?
    I'm en route to the UK soon and want to know where's the best place to exchange in Schiphol. Shall I go to my bank or Western Union or what? Any ideas?
    • July 4, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    cdnnl said:
    When I bought my flat, there was still someone registered there as a tenant. As I was the owner, the Gemeente accepted my confirmation that I was the only occupant, and they started a procedure to de-register the previous tenant. Maybe you can...  more    cdnnl said:
    When I bought my flat, there was still someone registered there as a tenant. As I was the owner, the Gemeente accepted my confirmation that I was the only occupant, and they started a procedure to de-register the previous tenant. Maybe you can ask the owner of the flat to do this for you? It was 5 years ago that I did this, but surely it must still be possible for an owner to request a deregistration..?
    Thanks for the advice. It's worth a shot. I'm just happy to know that it is possible :)  
    • June 20, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Unregister a former flatmate!
    Hello.
     
    Recently a flatmate of mine moved out without unregistering. As he moved back home, I suppose he'll never both to do so.
     ...  more    Hello.
     
    Recently a flatmate of mine moved out without unregistering. As he moved back home, I suppose he'll never both to do so.
     
    The trouble is, I pay increased water/gas/garbage-collection owing to his presence. If I unregister him, I'll get a reduction next year.
     
    But when I went to the gemeente, they said that only the individual himself/herself can unregister. How can this be?!?!
     
    Do I have any options?  
    • June 20, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    This sounds pretty standard to me. I think it'll be ok. Just go to the Gemeente and you'll find out for sure.
    • June 20, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
    Freelance / ZZP
    I'm thinking of starting my own freelance / ZZP company here in Amsterdam. I am already employed full-time and my employer offered me some additional independent work to complete on my own time. It occurs to me that it would be best just to register as a ZZP and bill him accordingly.
     
    It seems easy enough to set one up.
     ...  more    I'm thinking of starting my own freelance / ZZP company here in Amsterdam. I am already employed full-time and my employer offered me some additional independent work to complete on my own time. It occurs to me that it would be best just to register as a ZZP and bill him accordingly.
     
    It seems easy enough to set one up.
     
    But before I do all this, does anyone out there have any advice / stories / warnings about doing this? 
     
    Sure would appreciate any insight...
    Thanks!  
    • June 19, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
    Tax extension - not granted?
    I requested an extension on my tax deadline a week or so before the actual deadline and then put it out of my mind. Now it occurs to me that I never received any reply from the belastingdienst in the mail. Uh-oh.
     
    I'm sure I made the request -- I re...  more    I requested an extension on my tax deadline a week or so before the actual deadline and then put it out of my mind. Now it occurs to me that I never received any reply from the belastingdienst in the mail. Uh-oh.
     
    I'm sure I made the request -- I remember the step-by-step process with my Digi-ID... but perhaps it didn't work out somehow...
     
    What should I do?  
    • May 8, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa replied to a topic in the forum Shopping in the Netherlands:
    Brilliant idea... thanks!
    • January 24, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa replied to a topic in the forum Shopping in the Netherlands:
    pepec said:
    http://goo.gl/wZPaI
    Thanks! But isn't there a physical store where I can go? Call me old fashioned if you like...
    • January 24, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Shopping in the Netherlands:
    Where can I buy a no-spill travel mug?
    Sure,  I see them at Starbucks, but they look flimsy... I want something that, having finished my coffee, I can toss into my bag without fear of leakage...
     
    I'm looking for something like this...
     ...  more    Sure,  I see them at Starbucks, but they look flimsy... I want something that, having finished my coffee, I can toss into my bag without fear of leakage...
     
    I'm looking for something like this...
     
    http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-AUTOSEAL-Stainless-Insulated-Tumbler/dp/B001RMGVU8/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_b
     
    but not too picky on the details.
     
    I thought they'd have it at Hema, but all they have are these flimsy thermouses. Not what I am looking for.
     
    Any ideas, folks?  
    • January 24, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Shopping in the Netherlands:
    Where can I but tupperware?
    Hema doesn't have anything really useful and Albert Hein either. Any ideas or tips would be appreciated!
    • January 24, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Travel & Transport in the Netherlands:
    Overview of NS peak/off-peak discount card options
    The situation seems sort of complicated to me, and as I'm about to buy a new discount card, I want to be sure and buy the right one.
     
    Does anyone know where I can find an (English) description of the different options/prices? I've looked around but ...  more    The situation seems sort of complicated to me, and as I'm about to buy a new discount card, I want to be sure and buy the right one.
     
    Does anyone know where I can find an (English) description of the different options/prices? I've looked around but come up empty-handed.
     
    Thanks a lot...   
    • January 15, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Travel & Transport in the Netherlands:
    Train discount -- what changes?
    So, my first question has to do with the "old" system of the discount -- before this new system takes effect (which has multiple on/off peak travel options and seems to be pretty confusing).
     
    Under the standard system, I know I am not allowed to tra...  more    So, my first question has to do with the "old" system of the discount -- before this new system takes effect (which has multiple on/off peak travel options and seems to be pretty confusing).
     
    Under the standard system, I know I am not allowed to travel during peak time at a discount, right? But, what, exactly, is peak? Sometimes I travel as early as 6 AM... is that peak?  
    • January 15, 2012
  • zabrowa
    zabrowa posted a topic in the forum Networking in the Netherlands:
    Ride share: Amsterdam > Zwolle
    Anyone leaving early mornings to Zwolle? 
     
    I'm a 30 year-old, friendly, educated Canadian guy.
     ...  more    Anyone leaving early mornings to Zwolle? 
     
    I'm a 30 year-old, friendly, educated Canadian guy.
     
    I can help pay for gas, provide fresh coffee, witty remarks, and help the time pass amicably. 
    Also, it sure beats taking the train so early. 
     
    Drop me a line if you're doing this commute and want to ride-share!
     
    Thanks -
       
    • January 15, 2012
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  • August 9, 2012 9:39:39 AM CEST
    in the topic Going rate for English editing? in the forum Employment in the Netherlands
    ok, cool... but i'm looking for somewhere with an hourly rate...
  • August 8, 2012 7:15:29 AM CEST
    in the topic Going rate for English editing? in the forum Employment in the Netherlands

    I need to get a few documents edited. They are written in pretty good English, but with some common mistakes that need a careful eye for rewording/correcting/unDutchifying

     

    What's the going rate for this sort of task, roughly? Anyone know of any good editors (with websites and rate info) that I can send to my boss? 

     

    Thanks!

  • July 5, 2012 7:15:48 AM CEST
    in the topic Where's the best place to changes EUR to GBP? in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands

    Yes, ok -- but I have this cash here in Euros I'd like to sell.

  • July 4, 2012 9:56:39 PM CEST
    in the topic Where's the best place to changes EUR to GBP? in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands

    I'm en route to the UK soon and want to know where's the best place to exchange in Schiphol. Shall I go to my bank or Western Union or what? Any ideas?

  • June 20, 2012 2:36:48 PM CEST
    in the topic Unregister a former flatmate! in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands
    cdnnl said:

    When I bought my flat, there was still someone registered there as a tenant. As I was the owner, the Gemeente accepted my confirmation that I was the only occupant, and they started a procedure to de-register the previous tenant. Maybe you can ask the owner of the flat to do this for you? It was 5 years ago that I did this, but surely it must still be possible for an owner to request a deregistration..?

    Thanks for the advice. It's worth a shot. I'm just happy to know that it is possible :)

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