IWS
American looking for information about Belgium
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Your experience of culture shock in Belgium by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belgium. What ...
Hello. I lived in the Flanders region outside of Ghent and it was not a small community. I would prefer not to site the city. There are issues regarding the complexities of race all over the world so I don't thing the worst of Belgium. It is ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Belgium by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belgium. What ...
These are my personal opinions and I apologize if I have offended anyone. It was not my intent. I was sharing my experience. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Belgium by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Belgium. What ...
I lived in Belgium from Jue 2012 through October 2014. Looking back, I found Belgium culture to be difficult. I am a non-white American Muslim. There was a lack of flexibility at work. I found myself struggling to get to stores before they ... Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
Thank you. I'll be patient. If I don't get feedback here, I will start a new thread. Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
Can anyone explain the 13.92 month pay cycle, holiday,and bonuses? I'm struggling to understand this? I'm currently employed by an American company so the pay structure is different. Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
Thanks Jemmy! Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
when it comes to television service, is all local programming in French/Flemish or is there an English provider? Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
:lol:, thank you very much Schoolmum. I appreciate the information. Taxes are extremely high not leaving a lot left in the Net so I am trying to determine what quality life I will have. Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
Thank you hannahhadman. I'm looking for furnished apartment. Can I assume that if I see furniture in the picture, it comes with furniture? Unfortunately, I don't read Dutch/Flemish. Read More
Cost of living in Belgium by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to to start a topic about the cost of living in Belgium. It could help a lot! Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to rent ...
Hi, I'm considering a job in Belgium near Kortrijk. Can anyone tell me about the cost of living and price on housing - Apartment and/or house? Read More