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Should you wear shorts to the Dutch office? Here’s what Dutchies think

A basic human right or plain gross? Business casual or just letting yourself go? Dutch readers of...

The best phone plans for students in the Netherlands [UPDATED 2026]

Finding the best phone providers for students in the Netherlands is just one of the many exciting...

7 reasons why you should bank with Revolut Business as a ZZP’er

Setting up as a foreign freelancer in the Netherlands is admin-heavy enough without your business bank account...

‘Niksen’ like the Dutch: how you can accomplish more — by doing nothing

Niksen is niks (nothing is nothing), but niksen is also good for everything. As time goes by,...

My Dutch employer is “restructuring” — what does this mean for me? We asked the experts

Getting a letter saying your position is being made redundant is stressful enough, but when it's written...

The best places to swim outdoors in Amsterdam to beat the heat

Dutch summer is so... damp. If you're not shaking rain from your umbrella, you're mopping sweat from...

A friendly guide to Dutch accents and dialects in the Netherlands

The Netherlands officially has two languages, but in practice, it sometimes seems as if you hear many...

Should you hire a dismissal lawyer in the Netherlands? Here’s 6 times that answer is yes

Let's be honest: when you lose your job in the Netherlands, calling a lawyer probably isn't the...