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strraand t1_j68cbt3 wrote

Reply to comment by mikepictor in Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars by Ok_Champion6840

I’m moving to Amsterdam in a couple of months, just accepted a job offer yesterday. You don’t happen to have any tips to share?

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mikepictor t1_j68cyzn wrote

Finding an apartment is hard. Do some research before coming. Do you have a service to help you apartment hunt? I’m recommend it, but also don’t purely count on them. You need to be ready to jump on any viewing, and if you like it, offer that same day.

I love everything about being here, but finding an apartment took two months and was super stressful. Get a very clear picture in your head of your must-haves, and your wants, and what you can concede on, and really be honest to yourself about it.

Where are you coming from? You’ll need things like a raincoat, waterproof bag, depending on what kind of lifestyle you’re leading. Wind and rain is common, but its not usually THAT cold (depending on your perspective)

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strraand t1_j68e3oq wrote

Really appreciate this, thank you! Didn’t even know there where services for helping you hunt for apartments, definitely gonna look into that.
While it of course would be nice to live in Amsterdam, the company also recommended Haarlem as a lot of their expats move there apparently.

I’m moving from Gothenburg, Sweden, so the weather won’t be an issue at all lol.

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mikepictor t1_j696pks wrote

Haarlem is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous town. I did get a place in Amsterdam in the end, but I looked in Haarlem, Zaandam, Weesp and even Almere.

Yeah you’ll be fine with the weather at least. Bring your bike of you have one, buy one if you don’t.

Welkom bij Nederland

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