People who moved to Netherlands as an expat, how did it turn out?
My company has offered me visa sponsorship to move to any country in the EU. My initial choices were Ireland, Netherlands, and Denmark, but I seem to be confused between the latter two.
I'm based out of India, with 8+ years of experience in marketing. The quality of life here in India is questionable. While I have everything I could have wanted, it feels like you're constantly fighting to live (whether it's the pollution, extreme temperatures, dust, or overpopulation). I want to move out and explore, however I'm also not sure how I'll fit into the culture of a new country as an expat. Right now in India, I'm in a siloed comfort zone, where there's not much of a social life, but comfortable enough that there are no needs which are unmet.
For those who have been in a similar situation, could you please share your experience? Some things I'm unsure about include social life and accommodation.
Living alone, I'd prefer to talk to people, make friends, and have a good social life. In terms of accommodation, I'll need to arrange something before moving, as my company won't have any on-ground support. So I'm not sure about arranging long-term accommodation (I'm open to cities closer to Amsterdam, and would probably want either a co-living space or a single bedroom furnished house).
I also don't know Dutch, but I'm keen on learning.