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Post #446
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Moving to a new country comes with a ridiculous number of things to sort out.
Residence permits. Housing. Work. Dutch. Meeting people. Learning how everything works.
It’s easy to feel behind because you’re not dealing with all of it at once. But you don’t need to.
Focus on what matters now. Let the rest wait. That counts as progress too.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
Residence permits. Housing. Work. Dutch. Meeting people. Learning how everything works.
It’s easy to feel behind because you’re not dealing with all of it at once. But you don’t need to.
Focus on what matters now. Let the rest wait. That counts as progress too.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #445
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Forwarded from Bennu Community
A Step Towards Freedom
In this episode of Bennu, Ben Brink and Charline Baker-Friesen speak with Shivangi Dhakad about what moving countries really changes.
Not just where you live, but how you think about freedom, work, identity, home and belonging.
Shivangi shares her move from India to the Netherlands, what she found here, what she still misses, and how her idea of home has changed over the years.
The conversation also touches on the pressure to fit in, slowing down, building community, and staying yourself while adapting to a new culture.
One idea sits at the heart of the episode:
You can respect the culture you move into without losing your own.
Bennu, Chapter Two, Episode 04
with Shivangi Dhakad, Hosted by Ben Brink and Charline Baker-Friesen
🔗 Listen here 👉 bennu.community
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
In this episode of Bennu, Ben Brink and Charline Baker-Friesen speak with Shivangi Dhakad about what moving countries really changes.
Not just where you live, but how you think about freedom, work, identity, home and belonging.
Shivangi shares her move from India to the Netherlands, what she found here, what she still misses, and how her idea of home has changed over the years.
The conversation also touches on the pressure to fit in, slowing down, building community, and staying yourself while adapting to a new culture.
One idea sits at the heart of the episode:
You can respect the culture you move into without losing your own.
Bennu, Chapter Two, Episode 04
with Shivangi Dhakad, Hosted by Ben Brink and Charline Baker-Friesen
🔗 Listen here 👉 bennu.community
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #444
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Starting over in a new country takes a lot of energy: Paperwork, language, uncertainty, new routines, new people.
Some days feel exciting. Some feel exhausting. Often both. That part counts too.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
Some days feel exciting. Some feel exhausting. Often both. That part counts too.
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Post #443
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The talent is here. The transition is where things get lost.
New Nuffic figures show a useful pattern: international students face more friction in the first year, but those who continue often complete at strong rates. And after graduation, wanting to stay is still very different from being able to build a life here.
This week’s #Weekly_Signal looks at three transition points: settling in, getting through your studies, and what happens after graduation.
Swipe through the main numbers and the question we think matters most:
What could become the bottleneck in your #transition?
🔗 Full Weekly Signal: blog.fluxforward.world
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
New Nuffic figures show a useful pattern: international students face more friction in the first year, but those who continue often complete at strong rates. And after graduation, wanting to stay is still very different from being able to build a life here.
This week’s #Weekly_Signal looks at three transition points: settling in, getting through your studies, and what happens after graduation.
Swipe through the main numbers and the question we think matters most:
What could become the bottleneck in your #transition?
🔗 Full Weekly Signal: blog.fluxforward.world
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #442
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Where you work matters.
But so does where your life happens.
New WEF analysis based on BCG’s Cities of Choice research found a 30-point gap in job satisfaction between workers in high- and low-experience cities.
And even in IT, one of the most remote-friendly sectors, the gap was still 20 percentage points.
The takeaway is simple:
A good job may get people there.
A good life may help them stay.
🔗 Read the full article: The ‘experience dividend’: How a location can bolster job satisfaction
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
But so does where your life happens.
New WEF analysis based on BCG’s Cities of Choice research found a 30-point gap in job satisfaction between workers in high- and low-experience cities.
And even in IT, one of the most remote-friendly sectors, the gap was still 20 percentage points.
The takeaway is simple:
A good job may get people there.
A good life may help them stay.
🔗 Read the full article: The ‘experience dividend’: How a location can bolster job satisfaction
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #441
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How to find a job.
How to get a BSN.
How to find housing.
How to figure out health insurance.
Start with the question.
Find a practical answer.
HowToIn.nl
by Flux Forward
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How to get a BSN.
How to find housing.
How to figure out health insurance.
Start with the question.
Find a practical answer.
HowToIn.nl
by Flux Forward
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #440
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3 events worth knowing if you're building your life or work in the Netherlands 🇳🇱
📍 8 Sep, Rotterdam
Welcome to Rotterdam 2026, for people who are new to the city and want practical information, local connections and a chance to meet other internationals.
💬 11 Sep, Amsterdam
International Tech Drinks, for international founders, tech talent and anyone trying to understand the Dutch tech ecosystem.
🤝 7 Oct, Amsterdam area
AI Startup-Investor Matchmaking, for AI founders looking for funding, investor conversations and relevant introductions.
Swipe through for the details.
And if you're looking for more practical guides, opportunities and organisations that can help you move forward in the Netherlands, visit fluxforward.world.
📌 Save this one for late
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📍 8 Sep, Rotterdam
Welcome to Rotterdam 2026, for people who are new to the city and want practical information, local connections and a chance to meet other internationals.
💬 11 Sep, Amsterdam
International Tech Drinks, for international founders, tech talent and anyone trying to understand the Dutch tech ecosystem.
🤝 7 Oct, Amsterdam area
AI Startup-Investor Matchmaking, for AI founders looking for funding, investor conversations and relevant introductions.
Swipe through for the details.
And if you're looking for more practical guides, opportunities and organisations that can help you move forward in the Netherlands, visit fluxforward.world.
📌 Save this one for late
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #439
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You can do a lot in the #Netherlands in #English. But #Dutch can still change your options, especially for part-time work, some professions and daily life.
This week’s #Weekly_Signal looks at where Dutch can actually make a difference, and whether it should be a priority for you right now.
Swipe through the three checks.
🔗 Full Weekly Signal 👉 here
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
This week’s #Weekly_Signal looks at where Dutch can actually make a difference, and whether it should be a priority for you right now.
Swipe through the three checks.
🔗 Full Weekly Signal 👉 here
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #438
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One of our #Trusted_Partners, Magdalena Szumna, is launching the first beta edition of her Unwritten Rules Lab on 8 September.
It’s a small 90-minute session for professionals dealing with the kind of workplace situations that are hard to explain but difficult to ignore. Power dynamics, double standards, unclear expectations, or simply that feeling that something happened in the room that nobody is naming.
📌 The group is limited to 6 people.
📌 8 September | 13:00–14:30 | €99
If it sounds relevant, you can contact Magdalena directly on LinkedIn or at magdalena@indogodiversity.com to secure a spot.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
It’s a small 90-minute session for professionals dealing with the kind of workplace situations that are hard to explain but difficult to ignore. Power dynamics, double standards, unclear expectations, or simply that feeling that something happened in the room that nobody is naming.
📌 The group is limited to 6 people.
📌 8 September | 13:00–14:30 | €99
If it sounds relevant, you can contact Magdalena directly on LinkedIn or at magdalena@indogodiversity.com to secure a spot.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #437
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If you’re building a tech startup in Brainport #Eindhoven, The Gate is worth knowing.
It’s an independent starting point for tech founders in the region. You can go there for practical advice, workshops, funding questions, specialist support, and connections to people across the #Brainport ecosystem.
A useful place to start if you have an idea or early-stage startup and you’re not sure what your next move should be.
You can explore The Gate here: brainporteindhoven.com/the-gate
And if you want to find more useful organisations across the Netherlands, explore the Flux Forward Actors map: fluxforward.world/actors
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
It’s an independent starting point for tech founders in the region. You can go there for practical advice, workshops, funding questions, specialist support, and connections to people across the #Brainport ecosystem.
A useful place to start if you have an idea or early-stage startup and you’re not sure what your next move should be.
You can explore The Gate here: brainporteindhoven.com/the-gate
And if you want to find more useful organisations across the Netherlands, explore the Flux Forward Actors map: fluxforward.world/actors
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #436
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Forwarded from Bennu Community
📌 Finding Care, Finding Place.
A new Bennu conversation with Hee Baek, Founder of OW Care, about care, community, and navigating life in the Netherlands.
We talk about emotional anchors, volunteering, language, uncertainty, and the people and communities that can make a new place easier to navigate.
Main signal: #Navigation
Where are you still trying to navigate alone?
🎧 Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Castbox.
@BennuCommunity | bennu.community
A new Bennu conversation with Hee Baek, Founder of OW Care, about care, community, and navigating life in the Netherlands.
We talk about emotional anchors, volunteering, language, uncertainty, and the people and communities that can make a new place easier to navigate.
Main signal: #Navigation
Where are you still trying to navigate alone?
🎧 Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Castbox.
@BennuCommunity | bennu.community
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Post #435
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Moving forward is not just about finding a job.
Sometimes it’s about figuring out where you fit, what gives you stability, how to make your value visible, and what to do next.
That’s what Flux Forward is here to help with: making the next step a little clearer for internationals in the Netherlands.
Not sure what your next step is? Open the Flux Forward app and explore your next move.
🔗 app.fluxforward.world
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
Sometimes it’s about figuring out where you fit, what gives you stability, how to make your value visible, and what to do next.
That’s what Flux Forward is here to help with: making the next step a little clearer for internationals in the Netherlands.
Not sure what your next step is? Open the Flux Forward app and explore your next move.
🔗 app.fluxforward.world
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #434
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Sometimes the role is clear, but the route is not.
International talent does not just need an opportunity. It needs clarity on the next step.
If you hire internationals, make that next step easy to find.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
International talent does not just need an opportunity. It needs clarity on the next step.
If you hire internationals, make that next step easy to find.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #433
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This week’s #Weekly_Signal is about what can happen when one thing changes.
A job change can affect your residence timeline. Housing can affect your arrival and registration. And having the right skills does not always mean you can enter a profession straight away.
We also included three useful September dates for #internationals in the #Netherlands.
If something in your situation changes, it is worth asking: what do I need to check next?
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
A job change can affect your residence timeline. Housing can affect your arrival and registration. And having the right skills does not always mean you can enter a profession straight away.
We also included three useful September dates for #internationals in the #Netherlands.
If something in your situation changes, it is worth asking: what do I need to check next?
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #432
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Sometimes a good conversation is enough to see the next step more clearly.
Thanks, Ala, for the kind words.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
Thanks, Ala, for the kind words.
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Post #431
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If you lose your job while on a Highly Skilled Migrant permit, you may now have more time to find a new employer.
The maximum job-search period can be up to 6 months instead of 3 if:
• your job ended on or after 22 May 2026
• you have held this permit for at least 2 years
• your residence permit is still valid
Your search period starts when your contract ends and cannot be longer than the validity of your permit.
Rules can depend on your situation, so always check the IND website for the latest information.
Looking for a new recognised sponsor?
🔗 fluxforward.world/sponsors
Source: IND
Checked: 20 August 2026
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The maximum job-search period can be up to 6 months instead of 3 if:
• your job ended on or after 22 May 2026
• you have held this permit for at least 2 years
• your residence permit is still valid
Your search period starts when your contract ends and cannot be longer than the validity of your permit.
Rules can depend on your situation, so always check the IND website for the latest information.
Looking for a new recognised sponsor?
🔗 fluxforward.world/sponsors
Source: IND
Checked: 20 August 2026
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #430
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The first months in the Netherlands can be a lot. You are sorting out housing, paperwork, work, language and trying to build a life at the same time.
Simple things can feel heavier when everything is new.
Start with the part that needs your attention most.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
Simple things can feel heavier when everything is new.
Start with the part that needs your attention most.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #429
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7 events for internationals in the Netherlands worth having on your radar.
Career, tech, founders, newcomers, life sciences and practical expat support, all in one carousel.
Save it, share it, and check the organiser’s latest registration details before attending.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
Career, tech, founders, newcomers, life sciences and practical expat support, all in one carousel.
Save it, share it, and check the organiser’s latest registration details before attending.
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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Post #428
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Your first week in the Netherlands can start before you even arrive.
Housing, access, registration, residence documents and insurance can all affect what happens next.
Five practical checks to make before you travel.
🔗 Read the full Weekly Signal: blog.fluxforward.world
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Housing, access, registration, residence documents and insurance can all affect what happens next.
Five practical checks to make before you travel.
🔗 Read the full Weekly Signal: blog.fluxforward.world
@fluxforward | FluxForward.World
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