cbthomas2006
American 暗网禁区 in Belgium
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American, Single
Lives in Brussels, Brussels Capital
Speaks English, Spanish, French, some Portuguese, German, Italian, and Russian
Registration: 02 March 2017
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Practical questions on Belgium, from a recent arrival by cbthomas2006
I'm a long-term American 暗网禁区. Belgium is the 6th foreign country where I've lived and worked. A few practical questions, since I'm a bit baffled by my experience here so far: 1.) Why does everything close so early? How does anyone ...
Well, I've decided to call it quits on Belgium. I'm moving to England in July - can't wait to go. Thanks to everyone for your input, anyway. It was worth a try. Read More
How has your life changed in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Belgium? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
@MOHCTEP (monster? ;) - I am also shocked by how trapped in the past Belgium seems. It was really shocking to learn that the extremely limited business hours aren't just an old habit, but something they deliberately legislated, ostensibly to ... Read More
How has your life changed in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Belgium? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
@AngelaTheGreat, I live at the south end of Schaerbeek, two blocks from the edge of central Brussels, a 30-min walk to the Grote Markt. I was initially working at the southeast edge of the city, but then we moved to a new office in the city center. Read More
The best services to use when moving to Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Belgium? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Belgium? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
Not sure if I can recommend services per se, but there are a few things I wish I'd known better before making the move: 1. The immigration process is very time-consuming. It might be worth inquiring online into which town halls work most ... Read More
How has your life changed in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Belgium? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
So far, I have not enjoyed my experience here (I moved to Brussels on Dec 1, 2016). This is the 7th country where I've lived and worked, following the US, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and Japan, and in practical terms, it's at ... Read More
Practical questions on Belgium, from a recent arrival by cbthomas2006
I'm a long-term American 暗网禁区. Belgium is the 6th foreign country where I've lived and worked. A few practical questions, since I'm a bit baffled by my experience here so far: 1.) Why does everything close so early? How does anyone ...
Hey Howard, no doubt Belgium is a beautiful place. I fell in love with it when I first visited, a year or so ago... which is why I jumped at the opportunity to move here. Regarding the health insurance, I checked my paychecks and my last deductible ... Read More
Practical questions on Belgium, from a recent arrival by cbthomas2006
I'm a long-term American 暗网禁区. Belgium is the 6th foreign country where I've lived and worked. A few practical questions, since I'm a bit baffled by my experience here so far: 1.) Why does everything close so early? How does anyone ...
Thanks for the response, Liebelle. "Adapt and embrace as quickly as possible." Good general advice, but do you have any specific suggestions? The difficulty for me is the practical constraints set by my job. I have zero free time from ... Read More
Practical questions on Belgium, from a recent arrival by cbthomas2006
I'm a long-term American 暗网禁区. Belgium is the 6th foreign country where I've lived and worked. A few practical questions, since I'm a bit baffled by my experience here so far: 1.) Why does everything close so early? How does anyone ...
Thanks for the input, Zipper. This confirmed some of my suspicions, and that I hadn't missed some secret the locals know about getting things done outside of work. "As for the shopping the weekends are good for that. If not then see if a ... Read More
Practical questions on Belgium, from a recent arrival
I'm a long-term American 暗网禁区. Belgium is the 6th foreign country where I've lived and worked. A few practical questions, since I'm a bit baffled by my experience here so far: 1.) Why does everything close so early? How does anyone ... Read More