I am Dutch and I am happy in the Netherlands. But I lived also for quite some years in Africa. Sometimes I go there again for a holiday. And each time I leave the plane I inhale deeply and say to myself "I am back home". Don't ask me to explain. It's simply like that.
@@dicknr1 of hebben een beetje empathie voor de medemens. Doei Dick, door dit soort opmerkingen laat je juist zien hoe mooi zij is 💫 De volkeren trekken sinds het bestaan al over de aarde heen, leer er maar mee te leven, dat maakt je leven een stuk mooier 🤩
I always enjoy your videos, and might I add that you look gorgeous as always! I recently moved here and I said this before my move, I really enjoy watching your videos; very informative. I am still new to the place, but I think I will stay atleast for this year and see what my experiences are like. I am optimistic that I will have a great time here, all things considered.
I'm glad to know you are staying! I'm moving to the Netherlands in two months, and your videos have been extremely helpful, so keep it coming! Dank je wel!
Josephine my sister, let them Go oh. I am one of the real owner, I will be coming there soon, i am filled with alots of Optimistic and anticipating spirit to accumulate good progression.
You and your family have ambition and capacities and good plans and that I like a lot! Welcome and please stay and be successful! 🙂 I hope you and your family will find what you have been looking for! Big hugs for you all 🙂
I left the Netherlands in 1982 but not because I disliked the country. My wife is from the Bronx and, while she absolutely adored living with me in Denhaag, I thought it'd be better for us that we raise our family in the US. In retrospect., I'm not sure whether that was the absolute best solution, it worked for us.
@Josphine Ogugua yes but more sporadically now. There's nobody left in Denhaag for me. That truly is what I'd consider home. My parents both passed on. My sibling moved to curacao and Germany. I usually stop by on business and may briefly visit. While I live in the US, I consider myself Dutch. The Netherlands holds my heart. I very much enjoy your perspective, seeing how well you adjusted to the country. That is not easy. I'd consider you a Dutchie as much as I am, fwiw. :)
@@kastooMcFry I can relate to your story. That’s how I feel about Nigeria. I don’t have much relatives left there so it’s no longer what it used to be for me. I’m glad you’re able to visit and still reignite your love for the Netherlands 🤗
I think the 30% rule is only valid for up to six or seven years. New subscriber here. I also live in the Netherlands and I am enjoying all of your content so far.
Hi King, Thanks for your comment and hope your enjoying the Netherlands. Those that obtained 30% rule since 2019 have theirs valid for 5years. It 8 years if yours was approved between 2012 and 2019. www.iamsterdam.com/en/live-work-study/living/official-procedures/30-tax-ruling#
Good morning, please I need your help . May I know ir confirm if Leiden University accepts WEAC/ NECO as well as JAMB results to qualify to study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In other words, which specific requirement is needed? I also need to know what specific English Proficiency certificate is acceptable to Leiden University and the specific Bachelor’s degree already mentioned. Thank you so much.
So, to anwer your question, I have never said "go home" to an immigrant. That is not to say that I have some difficulties sometimes in my mind with some immigrants. I demand only two things. Respect our culture (you don't have to assimilate, just respect Dutch ways of thinking) and learn the Dutch language. As for your video, you have all the right in the world to look only at your own interests. But what I miss is the feeling of contribution to the society here. Your reasoning is very egocentric. Again, you have alll the right to do that. It is only something that disturbs me a little. This country is in my view not only "an opportunity generator".
Hi Ronald, thanks for your comment on this one. I think the two criteria’s you’ve stated are reasonable and a fair request… Regarding my opinion on why I’m not leaving, I wanted the video to focus mainly on the benefits I’ve had that made me decide not to leave yet. I do contribute to the Dutch society in the best ways I can and intend to continue to do so… but this was not the aim of the video hence why I didn’t share… Maybe in future videos I’ll throw more light on that😎
@@wout123100 I saw her videos. And all she has said up to now is what the Netherlands does for her. I have not heard anything in the opposite direction. I invite her to prove me wrong. In fact, I would be pleased about being wrong in this case.
What are your views and opinions on the recent elections in Nigeria, including the unrest about the fairness of them? Just curious. Also, are you going to vote in the upcoming Dutch elections for Provinciale Staten and the Waterschappen? I think almost everybody living in the Netherlands can vote in the Waterschappen election, not sure if you specifically are allowed to vote for Provinciale Staten.
I don't think I would tell a person to go back to their own country. In some circumstances, perhaps I might _suggest_ they look into going back as a possibility. For example if they really don't feel at home here, or they miss their own country terribly, or they have useful skills and qualifications that perhaps might be put to far greater use in the country where they came from. (For example when they're doctors or other qualified medical personnel that for some reason cannot find work here, while their own country is screaming for medics). I wouldn't expect the kind of people that tell others to 'go back to their own country' to watch this type of video in the first place, though, so I doubt you're going to hear their perspectives here.
Hello Josphine, i am originally from the Gambia living in Sweden, i have my swedish passport, i want to move to Nertherlan but i don't know anyone there, i have been watching your videos and find you so kind and friendly. Can please help me to find a bedroom in a Shared Apartment, because am single
Your question really made me think. I can't recall ever having said those words myself, though I do vividly remember an old classmate from highschool yelling "go back to your own country" at some boy she caught trying to steal something from her bike's saddle bags. And a co-worker once said that to a Belgian co-worker, when the Belgian guy started complaining about something Dutch. 😅 Not sure what it was anymore. In this case the "go back" phrase was intended jokingly.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been told to go back home too for a really slight provocation. I’m curious to see what makes people want to say this and where it stems from.
About birth control items: Yes they are not free; if you need the pill or any hormone driven anti-conception you have to pay a certain amount of money. But the cost is usually under 100 Euro /year and usually even (much) less depending on what anti-conceptie you will use.
Love your content! Could you please do a video specific to daycare / schooling? Our family is relocating soon, and we’re trying to figure out cost of daycare, schooling options etc. Thanks mama x
'Go back to your country' I did say that once. Because that person broke into my appartement and I caught him. We had a little wresting match in my garden. When the police picked him up I might have yelled something like that out of anger.
I’m happy for you and your family. And happy for The Netherlands, we need talented people.
Thank youuu🤗
We're thinking of moving to the Netherlands. We're from South Africa. Are South African welcomed in the Netherlands?
I am Dutch and I am happy in the Netherlands. But I lived also for quite some years in Africa. Sometimes I go there again for a holiday. And each time I leave the plane I inhale deeply and say to myself "I am back home". Don't ask me to explain. It's simply like that.
I’mglad you’ve travelled around too. It makes one appreciate home a bit more 🤗
Sorry if I'm not interpreting it correctly, do you feel at home in the Netherlands? or in Africa?
@@louwnajoubert4352 sorry for the unclarity. I meant: Africa. (Which doesn’t mean that I am terribly unhappy in the Netherlands 😉). Baie dankie!
Please do not leave, we need people like you here.
I will never tell pepple to get back, in my opinion all people (special in need) are welcome 😊
Thank you Anneke, you’re so kind🤗
Das bekend anneke, 90% van alle vrouwen zijn links en snappen niet de risico's van immigratie.
@@dicknr1 of hebben een beetje empathie voor de medemens.
Doei Dick, door dit soort opmerkingen laat je juist zien hoe mooi zij is 💫
De volkeren trekken sinds het bestaan al over de aarde heen, leer er maar mee te leven, dat maakt je leven een stuk mooier 🤩
Surprised you didn't mention the rain. It has been raining almost non stop in Holland since October last year.
I always enjoy your videos, and might I add that you look gorgeous as always!
I recently moved here and I said this before my move, I really enjoy watching your videos; very informative. I am still new to the place, but I think I will stay atleast for this year and see what my experiences are like. I am optimistic that I will have a great time here, all things considered.
same! recent arrival here and her videos are super helpful!
I'm glad to know you are staying! I'm moving to the Netherlands in two months, and your videos have been extremely helpful, so keep it coming!
Dank je wel!
I’m glad the videos help in some way. All the best as you move 🤗
Josephine my sister, let them
Go oh. I am one of the real owner,
I will be coming there soon,
i am filled with alots of
Optimistic and anticipating spirit to accumulate good progression.
Hehehe. Abi oh. All the best best🤗
Very helpful advices!! Love it first time here 🤩
I’m glad you do 🤗
I have been here for 😄50 years; that says enough.
Ayeeee😆😆
Wauw like how 😱💖
You and your family have ambition and capacities and good plans and that I like a lot! Welcome and please stay and be successful! 🙂 I hope you and your family will find what you have been looking for! Big hugs for you all 🙂
Thank you so much. I really do appreciate this
What a nice message
happy for you! can't wait for my turn to also get there! do you plan to get a dutch citizenship in the future?
At this point, I do honestly believe that the Dutch government should just give you Citizenship. You've really tried with the PR.
I left the Netherlands in 1982 but not because I disliked the country. My wife is from the Bronx and, while she absolutely adored living with me in Denhaag, I thought it'd be better for us that we raise our family in the US. In retrospect., I'm not sure whether that was the absolute best solution, it worked for us.
Hi Kastoo, thanks for sharing your story. I’m glad your decision worked for your family. Do you still visit the Netherlands?
@Josphine Ogugua yes but more sporadically now. There's nobody left in Denhaag for me. That truly is what I'd consider home. My parents both passed on. My sibling moved to curacao and Germany. I usually stop by on business and may briefly visit. While I live in the US, I consider myself Dutch. The Netherlands holds my heart.
I very much enjoy your perspective, seeing how well you adjusted to the country. That is not easy. I'd consider you a Dutchie as much as I am, fwiw. :)
@@kastooMcFry I can relate to your story. That’s how I feel about Nigeria. I don’t have much relatives left there so it’s no longer what it used to be for me.
I’m glad you’re able to visit and still reignite your love for the Netherlands 🤗
I think the 30% rule is only valid for up to six or seven years. New subscriber here. I also live in the Netherlands and I am enjoying all of your content so far.
Hi King,
Thanks for your comment and hope your enjoying the Netherlands. Those that obtained 30% rule since 2019 have theirs valid for 5years. It 8 years if yours was approved between 2012 and 2019.
www.iamsterdam.com/en/live-work-study/living/official-procedures/30-tax-ruling#
Good morning, please I need your help . May I know ir confirm if Leiden University accepts WEAC/ NECO as well as JAMB results to qualify to study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. In other words, which specific requirement is needed? I also need to know what specific English Proficiency certificate is acceptable to Leiden University and the specific Bachelor’s degree already mentioned. Thank you so much.
Stay! 🤗👍🌞
So, to anwer your question, I have never said "go home" to an immigrant. That is not to say that I have some difficulties sometimes in my mind with some immigrants. I demand only two things. Respect our culture (you don't have to assimilate, just respect Dutch ways of thinking) and learn the Dutch language. As for your video, you have all the right in the world to look only at your own interests. But what I miss is the feeling of contribution to the society here. Your reasoning is very egocentric. Again, you have alll the right to do that. It is only something that disturbs me a little. This country is in my view not only "an opportunity generator".
Hi Ronald, thanks for your comment on this one.
I think the two criteria’s you’ve stated are reasonable and a fair request…
Regarding my opinion on why I’m not leaving, I wanted the video to focus mainly on the benefits I’ve had that made me decide not to leave yet.
I do contribute to the Dutch society in the best ways I can and intend to continue to do so… but this was not the aim of the video hence why I didn’t share…
Maybe in future videos I’ll throw more light on that😎
@@josphineogugua Looking forward to it!
what disturbs me is, why are you thinking without any proof she is not contributing??? to me that is a weird way of thinking.
@@wout123100 I saw her videos. And all she has said up to now is what the Netherlands does for her. I have not heard anything in the opposite direction. I invite her to prove me wrong. In fact, I would be pleased about being wrong in this case.
Hello! Can u tell please, what type of camere do you make your video? Thank you😊
What are your views and opinions on the recent elections in Nigeria, including the unrest about the fairness of them? Just curious.
Also, are you going to vote in the upcoming Dutch elections for Provinciale Staten and the Waterschappen? I think almost everybody living in the Netherlands can vote in the Waterschappen election, not sure if you specifically are allowed to vote for Provinciale Staten.
I don't think I would tell a person to go back to their own country. In some circumstances, perhaps I might _suggest_ they look into going back as a possibility. For example if they really don't feel at home here, or they miss their own country terribly, or they have useful skills and qualifications that perhaps might be put to far greater use in the country where they came from. (For example when they're doctors or other qualified medical personnel that for some reason cannot find work here, while their own country is screaming for medics).
I wouldn't expect the kind of people that tell others to 'go back to their own country' to watch this type of video in the first place, though, so I doubt you're going to hear their perspectives here.
How is the climate for you? I always have trouble with all the rain I hate that.
see it as a free shower? but yes if you cannot stand rain, maybe try southern europe?
👌
☺️👍🏼✨
I'm a sustainability consultant in South African, would there be job positions available for me?
I would assume so. Netherlands is big in sustainability. I’ll recommend checking job websites and LinkedIn
Hello Josphine, i am originally from the Gambia living in Sweden, i have my swedish passport, i want to move to Nertherlan but i don't know anyone there, i have been watching your videos and find you so kind and friendly. Can please help me to find a bedroom in a Shared Apartment, because am single
wetin be this?
@@jesseinit what is your business in this?
1:12 "dodgy"
Please do u have Instagram handle?? Will love to speak with you before making a critical decision thanks 🙏
Thank you girl for what you're doing
I'm new here and you've been a big big big big biiiiig help for me
I appreciate it so much 💞
Hi Beti,
Im glad you find the videos helpful. And hope you’re enjoying your stay so far?
P Constructor .....I second your message and wish the Ogugua family much luck and happiness, A happy ending feels so good, just like in the movies,
Praise God and Congratulations!!!
Your question really made me think. I can't recall ever having said those words myself, though I do vividly remember an old classmate from highschool yelling "go back to your own country" at some boy she caught trying to steal something from her bike's saddle bags.
And a co-worker once said that to a Belgian co-worker, when the Belgian guy started complaining about something Dutch. 😅 Not sure what it was anymore. In this case the "go back" phrase was intended jokingly.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve been told to go back home too for a really slight provocation. I’m curious to see what makes people want to say this and where it stems from.
SISTER YOU ARE SOO WELCOME HERE !! HAVE A HAPPY LIFE !! HUGGG👋🏽🤚🏽🖐🏽👍🏽👍🏽💮🌻🌟🌞
I visited Amsterdam , Hague and Rotterdam . I like it more than Germany .
About birth control items: Yes they are not free; if you need the pill or any hormone driven anti-conception you have to pay a certain amount of money. But the cost is usually under 100 Euro /year and usually even (much) less depending on what anti-conceptie you will use.
Do you struggle to live out your religious beliefs in the Netherlands?
very good just stay here with us.....the netherlands are the best
Love your content! Could you please do a video specific to daycare / schooling? Our family is relocating soon, and we’re trying to figure out cost of daycare, schooling options etc. Thanks mama x
Netherland till
I get old
DAT IS ALLEMAAL ONEERLIJK VOORDELEN.
you sound very right wing and loud, wish you people would move away form here !!!!!!!!!!! i mean that.
'Go back to your country' I did say that once. Because that person broke into my appartement and I caught him. We had a little wresting match in my garden.
When the police picked him up I might have yelled something like that out of anger.
Yes I'm Dutch, and just a couple of ours ago I shouted Fijn weekend to your husband who was biking home from work 😁