Work and residence permit on a part-time/minimum wage job
Hey everyone! I came to the Netherlands (I am non-EU) for a master's in Astronomy at Leiden and graduated last year. I have been looking for a PhD or an industry job, but haven't had any success. I have been on the orientation year permit, but it is about to run out in September, so I need a work and residence permit to continue living here (which will be the GVVA, if I am correct). In the meantime, I have been working at McDonald's to sustain myself. However, from my first day, they said they couldn't arrange a work permit for me once my orientation year ended. Thus, I need to find another job that can, so that I can continue living here and continue my search. I need some advice regarding that as follows -
- Is it even feasible to obtain a work permit (in terms of the requirements) on a minimum wage or store job? If so, what should I keep in mind?
- Do you know of any such places/companies in/around Leiden or the Randstad that can sponsor a work permit for me?
- If there is a place willing to sponsor a work permit for me but doesn't give me enough hours, can I also work at a different place at the same time (say, McDonald's) to earn enough?
A bit more info about me, if that can be helpful - firstly, I don't speak Dutch fluently (lacking confidence to speak for one), but do understand quite a lot (enough to get the customers at work, for example). I am also trying my best to learn it on my own using books and free online resources. My housing situation is also fine, as my landlord is willing to let me stay in my place here in Leiden (I already have the new contract too).
Please let me know if any of you know anything about this or have any leads on places.