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Looking for a job in the Netherlands?

Not sure which companies can sponsor your work visa?

On HowToIn.nl, you can search 12,976 recognised sponsors across the Netherlands, by company name, location or industry.

Being on the list doesn't mean they're hiring, but it's a good place to start.

🔗 https://howtoin.nl/recognised-sponsors

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If you’re an international professional in South Limburg, this may be worth a look.

We’re sharing this opportunity from Welcome To Maastricht Region for internationals who want to connect with recruiters, explore local career opportunities, and grow their network.
Internationals Meet Recruiters

📍 SCHUNCK Glaspaleis, Heerlen
📅 Thursday, 15 October 2026
🕠 17:30–20:30

More information and registration via the organiser 👉 here

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Paperwork is already stressful enough. But when applications take longer than expected, documents go back and forth, and the next step isn't clear, it can become part of your daily worries.

For many internationals, it's not just the paperwork itself. It's the waiting and not knowing what comes next.

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🇳🇱 Looking for a part-time job while studying in the Netherlands?

Before you start, there are a few things you should know.

How many hours can you work? Do you need a work permit? And what about health insurance?

The rules can be different depending on where you're from.

We’ve put together a guide on HowToIn.nl with the information you need to get started.

👉 Check it out at HowToIn.nl

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🎧 You can now listen to Bennu directly on bennu.community.

45 conversations across two chapters, with stories around work, identity, belonging, change, and finding direction.

You can listen on the site, explore the full archive, or find Bennu on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox and YouTube.

More conversations are on the way.

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Three things worth checking this week if you live or work in the Netherlands: proposed new rules for freelancers, confirmed dates for energy support, and a planned change to mental-health care reimbursement.

We’ve kept this edition practical: what has actually changed, what has not, and when you may need to act.

👉 Read the full Weekly Signal here

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Finding your next step in the Netherlands can be harder than it should be.

That’s why we built HowToIn.nl.

It brings together practical information for living, working and settling in the Netherlands, including recognised sponsors, useful organisations, open jobs and practical guides.

We’re still adding more.

If you’re trying to figure out your next step, have a look: https://howtoin.nl

And if there’s something missing, let me know.

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Sometimes belonging starts with something really small. A hello. A short chat. Then showing up again.

That’s usually how it begins.

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Are you part of a team supporting internationals?

Maybe you work in HR or People, at a university, an international centre, a municipality, or another organization helping internationals settle, work or move forward in the Netherlands.

You may already be doing a lot. But if people are still getting stuck, adding more support may not be the answer.

Sometimes the first step is simply to understand what is getting in the way.

That is what we do in the Flux Forward Activation Workshop. In 60 to 90 minutes, we look at one real situation together, use four simple lenses to make sense of it, and choose one useful next step.

No big strategy exercise. No long list of actions. Just a clearer view of the problem and what might be worth trying next.

We are now opening the workshop to organizations working with internationals.

If this could be useful for your team, send us a message.

https://fluxforward.world/activation-framework

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If you’re living in The Hague, moving here, or just getting started, this guide is a good place to begin.

It brings together practical starting points in one place, from housing and work to study, healthcare, and local support.

We’re in The Hague today for #Feel_at_Home with The Hague International Centre, so this felt like a good moment to share it.

🔗 Get started in Den Haag: howtoin.nl/places/den-haag

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A few practical things worth knowing this week.

DigiD can now be used on a computer without a smartphone. Debt collection rules change from 1 October, and border checks are changing too.

We have also made a few updates on our side, including the How to in NL Job Board and Study path.

Read the full Weekly Signal at blog.fluxforward.world

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A lot of life after moving to a new country is outside your control.

You can’t control every delay, decision, or outcome. But you can control where you put your energy and what you do next.

Sometimes, that’s enough to keep moving.

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Getting a BSN is one of the first things to sort out when you move to the Netherlands.

Which route you use depends on your situation: BRP if you live here, or RNI if you are registering as a non-resident.

The guide explains what to do, what to bring and where to start.

🔗 howtoin.nl

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Moving to a new country often means building your network from scratch.

Diana Enache shares a few simple ways to make that easier, one conversation at a time.

Thanks Diana for sharing your experience with the Flux Forward community.

👉 Click here

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24% of HBO and university graduates in the Netherlands spent part of their studies abroad in 2024/25.

What stood out to us was what students said they gained from it: more independence, better cultural awareness, stronger knowledge in their field, language skills, and different perspectives.

A useful reminder that international experience is not just about being somewhere else. It can change how you learn, work and see things.

👉 Click here to see more

Source: CBS, Grenzeloos Studeren, 2026.

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Thinking about starting a business in the Netherlands?

The Dutch #startup_visa can be one route for international founders, but the process has a few important steps and requirements.

We’ve put the route in one place, with clear explanations and links to the official sources.

📌 Explore the guide on HowToIn.nl, By Flux Forward

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Major transitions can affect more than just the practical side of life.

When a lot is changing, small things can help you feel more grounded. A familiar routine. Going for a walk. Calling someone you trust. Getting enough rest. Giving yourself some space.

For this post, Nelleke Verbunt from The Butterfly Phase shared her thoughts on finding those small anchors during periods of change.

A simple reminder: you may not be able to control everything around you, but you can still create some stability within your day.

Thanks Nelleke for sharing your perspective.

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A few useful things for the week ahead.

If you’re looking for work, trying to speak more Dutch, raising a round, or still figuring out life in the Netherlands, there are a few things worth checking.

This week’s Weekly Signal includes:

• free career sessions
• a Dutch speaking webinar
• Pitch Elevator for founders
• newcomer events in The Hague and Eindhoven
• practical Flux Forward tools and guides

You do not need to do all of it.

Pick the one thing that is useful for where you are now.

🔗 Read the full Weekly Signal 👉 here

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“I belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time.”

In this episode of Bennu, Ingrid Tappin talks with Ben Brink and Alex Baker-Friesen about identity, belonging, and what happens when you build a life across different cultures and contexts.

The conversation moves through Ingrid’s own journey, from media and entrepreneurship to Diverse Leaders in Tech, and into a bigger question: how much of who we are do we adapt, explain, or hold on to when we enter new spaces?

They also talk about starting again in the Netherlands, finding your place, and why belonging is never something you build entirely on your own.

🎙 Everywhere and Nowhere
Identity, belonging, and the strength we build through difference
With Ingrid Tappin
Hosted by Ben Brink & Alex Baker-Friesen

🔗 Listen now at bennu.community

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If your housing comes with your job in the #Netherlands, check these three things:


1. Your rental contract
2. What is being taken from your payslip
3. What happens to your housing if the job ends

It is easier to check this now than when something goes wrong.

This week’s Weekly Signal explains what to look for and where to get help if something does not seem right.

🔗 Read the full signal: blog.fluxforward.world

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