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Working culture in the Netherlands

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Have you relocated to the Netherlands for a new job opportunity and you don't know what to expect? Continue reading for a guide to the Dutch working culture

5 reasons NOT to work for Middle Point

5 reasons NOT to work at Middle Point

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When it comes to selecting people for our team, we make sure that these values are shared, so that there are no surprises along the way. So if you consider joining our team, we thought of letting you know in advance some of our pitfalls

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Funny Dutch Sayings

Funny Dutch sayings Part II

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Dutch is a beautiful language full of idiomatic expressions that can be quite amusing. Especially, because the Dutch call things quite literally as they are. A few months ago, we shared some of our favorite funny sayings in the Dutch language that sound odd when you translate them into English. For our month of expats, we wanted to bring you Part II!

Success Story: Mircea and Simona Part II

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At Middle Point we celebrate our successes! 🎉✨ Two weeks ago we told you the story of Mircea and his journey from Romania to Hamburg. He did not come alone on this journey... This is why this week we bring you the second part of a success story: Simona.

Success Story: Mircea and Simona Part I

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We want to celebrate the leap of faith our professionals take when trusting us to come to the Netherlands and Germany for a new opportunity. A leap of faith is exactly what brought the two protagonists of our success story Mircea Vartan and Simona Vartan to Hamburg, Germany. This will be a two part story so stay tuned for the continuation!

dutch working culture

Working culture in the Netherlands

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Have you relocated to the Netherlands for a new job opportunity and you don't know what to expect? Continue reading for a guide to the Dutch working culture

5 reasons NOT to work for Middle Point

5 reasons NOT to work at Middle Point

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When it comes to selecting people for our team, we make sure that these values are shared, so that there are no surprises along the way. So if you consider joining our team, we thought of letting you know in advance some of our pitfalls

Dutch phrases and idioms

Dutch phrases and idioms

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Sayings or proverbs are phrases that have been passed down from generation to generation and have a hidden moral or teaching. We have made a small compilation of our favorite Dutch proverbs translated to English and their meanings and origins.

Dutch birthday traditions

Dutch birthday traditions

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Are you an expat and have you been invited to a Dutch birthday party? Gefeliciteerd! Do you want to celebrate your own birthday here or are you curious as to what the Dutch do on their yearly birthday party? With this guide to Dutch birthdays, you are guaranteed to not have any surprises, and you will fit in right away.

The 30% ruling explained

The 30% Ruling Explained

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The Dutch government offers the opportunity for expats to benefit from tax breaks by applying a 30% tax facility. This ruling is certainly appealing to potential expats. However, certain criteria do need to be met. Continue reading to find out if you are eligible for this measurement!

Things to do in Rotterdam

Things to do in Rotterdam

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If you work in the maritime industry, chances are you have heard from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. At Middle Point we want to help you out by giving you a small guide to visiting the city! Here are our tips to make the most out of your visit to this emblematic city.

Things to do in Vlissingen

Things to do in Vlissingen

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What if we told you that the Netherlands also has beautiful coastal towns? We would like to give you a guide to a city with a maritime history that goes back a few centuries: the harbour city of Vlissingen! One of the only towns in the Netherlands with an English Translation: Flushing.

Best Dutch food to eat during christmas

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We all know that Christmas time is synonymous for food and joy. But what do the Dutch people usually eat around this time? Here is our top 5 Dutch food to eat for the Holidays! These are guaranteed to keep you warm and happy!

Top 4 Christmas Markets in the Netherlands

Top 4 christmas markets in the Netherlands

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The holiday season has arrived! What better way to celebrate it then by paying a visit to a christmas market?

Best questions to ask at the end of an interview

Best question to ask at the end of an interview

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"Do you have any questions"? May seem like a daunting question during your job interview. We have outlined some of the best questions you could ask to go in-depth and find out if you are suited for the role and if this place is the right workplace for you.

Oldest cities in the Netherlands you should visit

Oldest cities in the Netherlands you should visit

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Despite being a small country, the Netherlands has a fair share of beautiful historic cities. Continue reading to find out the top 4 oldest cities in the Netherlands!