Home sweet home Belgium
Jozef and Maria have found a new home… And the rollercoaster continues.. Never a dull moment despite the fact that we are now back in Belgium. The first and most important news is that my husband signed a contract and will start with a new challenge! No management anymore (what a surprise ;-) … but will travel again as a chemical engineer to support clients all over the world. He’s happy, I’m happy!
Besides we found a new cute, cosy house in the centre of Alkmaar. Although it’s only for 3 months, it’s a start. Alkmaar, for those who have no clue where this city is all about : www.visitalkmaar.com/en As big cheese lovers we’re on the right spot! From February on, Alkmaar is our place.
Since we arrived back in Belgium our social calendar is full! And I realized I missed it more than I would admit. Honestly, some things you only realize what you have missed until its back. Perhaps I’m getting older, or the Americans are friendly but very superficial and as curious Dutch lady, I missed the ‘deeper’ conversations with my friends. I can really say, I’m so happy to be back. And the food… everybody thinks we gained kilos in the US, it’s actually the opposite. We enjoy the quality so much now we’re back, and all catch up dinners and drinks we are gaining some extra kilo’s which I’m more than happy to accept :-)
On a business level for me lots has happened. In 2 weeks time for me, a collaboration with a new partner, new presentations on my agenda, a podcast, and more potential leads… 2019 is starting a bit chaotic but very promising!
The paperwork keeps chasing us…. We want to lease a car in the Netherlands as we don’t have any transport at the moment. In order to lease a car you have to show a contract for at least 1 year, preferably unlimited and 3 recent copies of your salary. Ehhh, we’re just moved back, we don’t have these papers.. And I’m not the only one. Also this system is the same for a house. I understand all these papers and procedures and of course again (or always) I’m an exception. Again, among the readers, If you are an entrepreneur, or want to become one; set up a company for people moving back into their home country and get them settled!! Just an idea….. I’m happy to be your first client :-)