AFRICAN Girl Reacts to The Netherlands Is The Worst Country in Europe. Here's Why
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I decided to share with you all my reaction to a video I saw here on CZcams about The Netherlands. Although I totally disagree with the points made in this video, I used the opportunity to share my experience in this country and gave some advice for anyone considering migrating to the Netherlands. So I hope enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it 🤗. Please consider subscribing, It will mean a lot...
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Whenever I see this video of this woman, I just get angry at how incredibly entitled she's acting.
She came to the Netherlands, without a work visa, with a child, without knowing anything about the country or speak any of our official and recognised languages (including English,) thinking she could find a handsome guy who'd give her handouts, thinking any company would risk being completely destroyed for allowing illegal workers, claims we're unfriendly for not walking up to random strangers, thinks it's rude to warn people who are putting themselves into danger by standing in the bike lane, thinks bikes are something horrible, claims this is a car free country, while also complaining about cars, hates the canals the country is famous for, thinks the ENTIRE country is super expensive, but seems to have only been to central Amsterdam, and to top it all off, she doesn't like the fact that it snow during winter.
She came unprepared and put her child at risk in her selfishness, but blames it on the Netherlands.
So I hope that kid ends up growing up to be a much better person, because if he turns out to be only slightly like her, I wouldn't want to meet him as an adult ever.
Hi Void,
Thank you for the comment. I think you nailed every point.
It’s really sad she dragged her son into an avoidable situation. If only she did her research and came prepared, her life would have turned out better. With the level of ignorance she exhibited in this video, I can only hope the best for her child 🤓
Omg, yes this was a very nice comment. Indeed you nailed her in every point. You should post this under that womens video🤣👍🏻!
@@MissPleuniCost I'm not giving her any more attention.
Besides, she doesn't speak English, so it'd be a waste of time
I've rarely been more triggered by a video. The sheer bollocks.
I don't get angry, I just sat here bemused then laughed either either she has the mental age of a 6 year old or is on some very very very strong medication
You know what the most hilarious part is? That her original Spanish video (I speak Spanish so I wanted to compare both videos) sounds very different from the English video. She complains in the English video that people in the Netherlands speak very broken English yet the English video wasn’t recorded by her.. you can tell that she had someone else record it in English because she herself most likely doesn’t speak English.. the irony
I know right🤣🤣🤣. She is really special with her demands. She wants polished British English yet she doesn’t even say a word in English, very special human😆
@@josphineogugua The Netherlands is also the most literate non-native English speaking country in the world.
@@josphineogugua Yeah, she has some ridiculously high standards if she thinks the average Dutch persons knowledge of the English language is that bad.. But most of her criticisms seem rather overblown tbh.. She doesn't seem very receptive to Dutch culture if you ask me.. Very glad to see and hear how your experience here is so much better than what she describes.. We welcome you and your family with open arms, you have a great attitude! 😉😉👍👍
The lady is lying. I think she tried speaking Spanish to people in the Netherlands. Or some messed up broken Spanish/broken English mix. Whatever it was it wasn’t English. Maybe in her deluded mind she thought she was speaking English…
At least The Netherlands are not corrupt ,and dont kidnap people for there body parts,,
See Mr Ballen Video
She expected a job within a week without speaking Dutch or English?! This lady made me so angry. She wants us to be social but than hates it when people greet her!!
Thank you for talking about this video❤. Always love watching your videos
Thank you Bekky for your comment. Indeed she was plain site weird 😆
.shyt land is het
She meant she was in the way of probably bikers. When i am biking and someone is in my way i ring my bell or say: hallo hallo to get her attention so she can step aside. I know other bikers who would just almost ride over her. So she should be thankfull someone says hall hallo😉☺️
And about all other topics.... she had a bad experience. That can happen. But it doesnt sound like she did to much effort for finding help and answers because foreighners get so much help here🤭🤭 and almost everybody speaks (good)english.
If you read between the lines, she showed up illegal (from an unspecified Non-EU country), with her son, hoping for an attractive man who would be generous and do handouts. Also, the fact that she's dubbed in the video, implies she doesn't speak English, which is the main way Dutch communicate to non-dutch. If you take that in to account, she's perfectly right, the Netherlands is a horrible place.... and Amsterdam is really expensive, that's facts.
Darned Dutch, with their bicycles, winter, and canals!
Hahahah😆😆😆😆 Darn the Netherlands indeed😆. I’ve never seen someone who doesn’t speak English complain that someone’s English isn’t good enough for her. I was really perplexed 🤔
And we smell like cheese and the canals smell to.😁
@@prutteltje1300 Can't find my wooden shoes today...
She also expected a city in a small country to be big, lol.
@@prutteltje1300 but the question is.... Which cheese? Old Amsterdam? Beemster? Maaslander? 🤣
She arrived on the only day it snowed in years lol. I haven't seen that much snow in a while haha.
I love this reaction video.
Thanks Bernise,
I was also surprised 😦when she talked about snow. I mean it doesn’t happen a lot. I remember when it snowed last year, I was even excited 😆
@@josphineogugua last year was just a littlebit of snow,3 years ago we had a few meters in februari
Officially a foreign woman, but also a new and very welcome Dutchy, taking it upon herself to defend our country from absurd statements makes me proud haha. Thank you! 💪🏼 I'm happy to follow your journey, and super glad you've had a great experience thusfar! I hope you feel welcome and the country treats you well 😄
Thanks so much Morvven. I’ve had such an amazing time in the Netherlands. And to be honest it wasn’t just about defending the country, it’s just about sharing my own experience with people and pointing out the lies some people post on the internet. This lady was just sending out wrong ridiculous information 🧐
Yea girl, you starting to become a real Dutchie, defending our little country🥰
That original video could also be called "Karen visits Amsterdam" get me the manager... But Josephine, great video, love your indignation, Hi from a fellow ' Delftenaar' (near the big blue store)
Pfff girl you’re so beautiful!!! I’m already inlove with your channel. I’m South African living in the Netherlands and you make me appreciate it more! Thank you for spreading positivity beautiful
Her: They are very cold and don’t socialize.
Also her: They said “hello” and I hated it so much.
This is either a joke or this lady is on something.
They probably said "ja HALLO?!" because she was standing in the biking lane like a deer in headlights.
It was not a friendly Hello, she meant people very aggressive saying Hello!! Because she got in the way and they wanted her out of there.
@@TheTruth-be7xn Still a relatively polite way of asking someone to stop blocking all traffic and posing a risk to herself and others for standing in the biking lane. I can imagine some people using less polite wording...
I am a Dutch-Surinamese and West-African who lives in the south of Amsterdam and its a fine country! Thank you for you explaining. What she said its not true. I know
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What about zwarte piet , racism and the drug use among the youth .? This woman in the video was a bit strange but there is a lot of shit in the netherlands ....cmon
@@Ricardo-xy3lj I know. There is racism in the Netherlands. But, The Netherlands is a fine country. The women was so strange.
@@Ricardo-xy3lj
Well, is there any perfect country out there? The Netherlands are far from being perfect, but still one of the best countries to live!!
@@moaitelcadi8707 keep dreaming ,
You are amazing woman, gave us much info...at 18:25 I thought you're going to say "my child has a job"...you are funny and smart...keep up the good work.
Apart from you’re content, love! You,ve got such a calming voice, love listening!
you seem fully integrated here, giving the same commentary as i would🤣
Haha. Thanks John🤗
9:40 "I suffered so much, I became depressed" 😂😂😂
I just subscribed to your channel! Keep up the good work! ❤️
This lady only went to the Leidsestraat and thought that was The Netherlands?
Good video !!🤗🤗
I'm glad you answered, and I left a long comment on that video, there are a lot of lies there. Thank you!🤗😘
Thanks for your great reaction. I have seen this video several times and it makes me angry everytime. She is just a troll. If she really wanted go to The Netherlands she was not prepared (which is normal if you travel) or she didn’t do her homework. She is just so ignorant and bittered and really doesnt know how we are. Your reaction is really great without an filter. Love it! Have a nice weekend!!
Thanks for your comment. I agree that she really didn’t prepare to have a great time in the Netherlands 🧐
Thank you so much for all these information and please yes! do vidéos about these extra information/ tips ❤️
Youre so welcome Manil🤗
I've seen this video several times before and I really enjoyed your reactions!
Thank you for this video. All her complaints were so absurd that I had to laugh a lot during this video. I also feel kind of sad for her. If you go to a country and you expect that everyone does and everything is exactly as you want it in that instant, without taking responsibility yourself, life is very very hard.
That's my point exactly. Lack of preparation and research did her dirty, not the Netherlands 😆. I really hope she's happy where she lives now🤗
You are amazing! I love how you stand up for our tiny but great country. We're lucky to have you and your family here.
Thanks so Much Tim for your comment. People like you make our stay even more amazing 🤗
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I like how she said she found out about the Netherlands on the internet and showed sone examples which had pictures of the Netherlands and most of the pictures were of canals, then complained about the canals after she went. She called them cold…. THEN she complained about them saying hi and smiling. ???
Josephine, thankyou for posting this. I like your charismatic personality. You are so much joy and beautiful to look at. I hope you and your husband and kids will continue having a greet time in The Netherlands. Big kiss from a dutchie. x
Thanks so so much🤗 comments like this make me very happy and people like you make our stay even better. Sending you a hug and kiss🤗💋
Your sense of humor is great! African women always seem so positive and happy. I really hope to visit Nigeria in the future when I am no longer a broke student :). Groetjes from Leiden!
Hi Josphine, who brought her here in the first place?, anyway I love the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I even live here in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I love how they ride their bikes 🚲 . That’s how I bought my bike. Beautiful interiors. The Netherlands may be small, but it’s full of fresh opportunities. There’s something special in the open way Dutch people listen to you when you talk about yourself. Self-deprecation and belittling oneself are uncommon. They have very good organisation and more. That’s why I love the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 Love From 🇳🇬🇳🇱😇🤎
Hi Osas, thanks so much for your comment. I have also had really good experience in this country and with Dutchies. It’s really to have you here🤗
You’re welcome Josphine, I was born here in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, but my parents are from Nigeria 🇳🇬 On March, I turned 30 and live in Vlaardingen. I don't know if you know the location.😊
Your positivity is so infectious. If anybody had that same vibe this world would truly be a better place. Keep spreading your positivity........
I respect you you actually give thoughtful valid reasons Wich makes for a good argument
I love your Channel, please keep it up.
The first time I saw her video I missed the fact that she brought her child along. Now I find the video even more upsetting.
She clearly came over looking for a handsome sugar daddy, with nothing to offer and a child to care for, doing 0 research and blaming it all on others. What a winner
i love how positive you are!
Thank you so much Nina🤗
I guess the "hallo hallo" that annoyed her was the sarcastic/annoyed hallo that you get when walking on the bicycle path.
Yes
Hi,
I love your videos and positivity,
I will love to get more information about relocating to Netherland from Nigeria
I agree with her 100%, born and raised in the Netherlands 🙋🏻♂️, she was actually spot on, bit excaggerated perhaps but spot on.
I mean, us Dutch people always complain about the weather. when it's raining, snowing, windy or when it's too hot. we always complain so she would fit right in hahahah.
but everything else is just weird...
That’s why I thought it was satire even the canals and bikes are bashed, why didn’t she talk about the wooden shoes and windmills?
Always welcoming us with your beautiful smile and eyelooks 😍 jij bent mooi
The opening of this video is PERFECT!
Girl you are so likeable💗 please stay as long here as you would like. We love having you in this country🥰
Thanks so much Tessa🤗🤗🤗
The part of work: She was here on a tourist visa. You can't work on a tourist visa. Nowhere. Not a single country in Europe allows this. And most of the "western" countries don't.
I agree. Tourist visa doesn’t allow you to work.
Imagine moving to a different country with no preparation whatso ever.
A lot of times people hear fantasy stories of how a place is, and then when they get hit with the reality that they're not going to be treated like Gods, they get salty.
I agree with you Dash. It’s just weird that she didn’t take any responsibilities for her challenges 🧐
@@josphineogugua The information of the reality of the situation is easily googled. This is on her.
Thank you Josphine. Can you please make a video of how you cut down on your expenses next week 🤗?
Dear Josephine! I really, really love to see you offended by this video. You stand up for us! Thank you!!
(I am Dutch).
And I love your personality on CZcams! ❤️
Hi Wilma,
Thank you for your comment 🤗.
For sure I wasn’t happy with the information she put out there. This is the internet, such information could influence someone else’s decision and to think most of what she said are inaccurate…. it’s just annoying🧐.
What a woman! Fortunately I think most people will see through her and not take her seriously. I came to NL from UK and LOVE it here. I thought it was going to be more expensive than UK, but it isn't.
You are doing great, love your videos, please what handwork can someone before coming to the Netherlands.
Thsnks Tony. For handwork, I would say learn to fo things yourself.... Hair, sow basic clothing, just anything that would make life a bit easier. Chevk out my latest video... I talked about things to do before moving to the Netherlands.
Im watching you since the video of eating typical Dutch food with your hubby. I didn’t know you live in Delft. It’s next to my place, Rijswijk. I’d love to see you once. Laughed so hard because of this video.
Thank you so much for this, I've seen that video pop-up here and there - but never fully watched it (also, immediately regretting giving her a view.) Always want to go agaist it - but I don't want to go into discussion in the comments on those videos, it seems pointless and it's mostly frustrating. It's annoying and unfair that people blame others for their own mistakes, and post that as truth. But you gave a very fair reaction, if only all people were so respectful and smart about things. (Also it was very funny to see your reactions :D) P.S. In the end it will only portrait her in a bad light
Whahaha I had to laugh sooo hard on you're reaction to this women, you rock lady !
Hahaha. Thanks Martina🤗
Omg you are such a queen. I dont think Ive been to Delft before. Love from Apeldoorn!
I've visited Amsterdam twice. Once in 2003, and again in 2019. It was better the first time, fewer tourists, but I love the city, and the people are great. I want to return in the summer, and visit other cities.
Lol Amsterdam expensive? Nooooo! 😂
I wonder what the online add said....
Come to the Netherlands! We will love you, give you a diploma so you can be a top salary doctor and if you send us a message saying what language you want us to speak, we will make sure we will learn it especially for you. 😆
Great reaction!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like your videos thanks for sharing
You’re sooo welcome 🫶
Hallo, and thank you for this so much. We will be there in June for vacation and to plan our WELL RESEARCHED move. I'm still shakey on how it all works but we'll get there. I will be applying for DAFT as my visa. I'm very glad that you covered racism because it is very bad here and we really can't move somewhere that has that problem in good conscience.
I did watch her video and as another person said I'm sad I even gave it a click because it is just click bait.
She didn't get around to the no gun part either which, honestly is like my number three reason to move there.
If you come to the netherlands, you get a house you get a job, and when you dont have a job, you get money to pay your rent and food and you get help to get a job.
People that sleep on the street do this by choise ore refuse help.
I've seen this video featured before, it doesn't upset me at all, it's actually rather amusing. :D
Dear Josephina, I like your comment, I been born and raised in the Netherlands, and been a lot of times to Thailand where ordinary people are the same as the ordinary people as in the Netherlands. She is comparing the money she needs to stay an a Hotel opposite of her home in her native country. And yes it is cold in the winter. And no cars... where did she get all the information. To get benifits you need to work in the Netherlands. So she knows nothing. Greetings, Roelof
You are so sweet and have so much understanding for the ladies ignorance🤣❤️
It sounds like someone read 2 articles about how perfect a country is, did 0 research on language, culture, laws, climate, cheap/expensive area’s, the jobmarket and so on.
If she planned to move here, she would have been better off visiting once or twice (and not just Amsterdam), looking into affordable hotels and requirements for jobs etc.
I totally agree with you Natascha, she can’t just up and leave to new country with zero preparation and research. Then expect to have it all rosy. It just doesn’t work that way😦
I spent the summer in the Netherlands a few years ago. I would like to know more about how to relocate there. I tried doing the graduate school route but it didn't work out. I know there are a lot of tech jobs but I don't have that kind of skill set. I would just like to know more other opportunities if there are some.
Hi,
I posted a link in the description box that links you to job opportunities in the Netherlands, some of these are also available to foreigners. You can check the opportunities out…
Hi can you suggest some places to stay please,I'm from the Bahamas and would like to move there thanking you so much and thanks for the video
Love you,good job.
Thanks Dan🥂
That lady came to the Netherlands and of all places Amsterdam with almost no money and expected to find a job and a cheap place to live in the city center :D , she has minimal language skills for her video she rented someone to do the English, yes it is dubbed over, in Amsterdam you can manage very well with only English, but Spanish? that will be hard.
So instead of learning of that experience that she had better prepared herself she decided that it is not her fault and started to whine about it.
You summarised it perfectly😆. She refused to blame her lack of preparation.
There is another video by a guy from las vegas, who keeps going on about the weather in the netherlands. If you don't do your research, if you don't like it, don't go there or leave. Some of these videos are not made to be accurate, they are just made for negative people.
14:19 Germany here. Yes, if you spend a lot of money for hotels and going out, you definaty SPEND a lot of money. Sweet Amsterdam. But therefore the language is very funny.
This is the 1st time somebody calls us ‘unorganized’ - but attractive :) and cold (must be the snow). And then all these darn canals. That’s what you get when you’re living at (or even below) sealevel: there is water.
Thank you Josephine, I laughed throughout the whole thing. Good she left - and especially good you yourself choose to live here ❤️🤍💙
I love your opinion, because I feel like you broke down my general thought of all of this. Which is, this person would probably hate moving anywhere because clearly she does not know how to research a country, culture and how to make a moving plan.
Exactly Taylor,
It had nothing to do with the country. With this attitude, it’s hard to survive anywhere🤔
I have not watched the source video other than the clips played in this video, however I get a feeling that it is an attempt at sarcasm or satire or maybe an attempt to troll. And I will not watch the video as I do not want to give her more clicks. However, I really enjoy your videos Josphine. In most of them you are so brilliantly joyful.
Thank you for your video
As someone who has travelled Europe pretty extensively often relying on the hospitality of complete strangers for a night to sleep and a meal. I think they way you are treated is based on what you put out into the world. I'm currently living in Belgium and it is said they'll treat you nice to your face but talk behind your back. Of the french that they are pretentious and won't speak English. I could go on but those have never been my experiences. I,m open and direct and this is how I'm treated. If I'm in a bar and hear an interesting conversation I'll interject and ask if they mind if I join the table. People as a general rule are nice and understanding. Yes there are toxic ones but they are the minority. Culture and heritage are beautiful if you show the same tolerance to each one you have for your own. And try not to be offended when other critise yours there's always room for growth.
Thanks for the video. Thet are so interesting. So much I take for granted and it's like experiencing the Dutch culture for the first time.
It's a big joke. I laughed the whole video. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Anyways good job sis. Keep up the good work. I just stumbled upon ur video, I will watch the previous videos as well.
Josphine: very enjoyable video to watch, like all your youtube productions. Thanks for that.
There is no doubt though that you have been fooled by the complaining lady. Josefa actually LOVES the Netherlands, and Amsterdam in particular. Her vlog should considered as highly satirical in order to be able to enjoy it.
There are some moments which show that it's all a big joke, like where Josefa complains about the canals of Amsterdam, while at the same time praising the city's beauty.
Happily, Amsterdam is also a relatively tolerant city. Humorous people like Josefa are always welcome!
Thanks for commenting...
I just feel bad for this person. She is clearly struggling. The fact that she claims that there are only Burger Kings and McDonald's shows that she never made it out of the tourist traps. This is sadly the experience of many (admittedly gullible and poorly prepared) foreigners. But I find it completely believable that she had a mostly negative experience. While she had no basis to judge from, it can be hard for foreigners to make friends, the Dutch typically have an established friend group since high school. I say this as a Dutch person living in Amsterdam. The cost of living in Amsterdam is high, this is a real issue for people without advanced degrees. Realistically the Netherlands is one of the best countries to live in for the majority of people, but it is not perfect.
Hi Joroen. Thanks for your comment. It really shows compassion and that's really kind🤗.
I agree that the lady faced some challenges and may have had some bad experiences. What I do not agree with is that she didn't take responsibility for some of the struggles she faced, which to me stemmed from lack of preparation. Every country has places that are expensive and not the best place to live as a foreigner and with little research, these details can be seen and used to our advantage. But none the less, I hope she's happy and feels better in the country she now lives in.
I love you so much! 😃😃
I've been born in the Netherlands and therefor lived there my whole life. I've only been in the city of Amsterdam 1ce. What did shock me the most was how many drug stores there were. In my city there aren't that many. She probably thought that because she had a bad experience in 1 city of the Netherlands it speaks for the whole country. She also was complaining that Amsterdam was so small. The Netherlands is small, of course the city is going to be small. Like how big did you expect Amsterdam to be? The size of the whole country?
Thanks so much for your comment.
I do agree that Amsterdam is much more open to foreigners and I personally find some places weird. But that's not the whole of Netherlands, and every country have spots that are not so great too. With some research and preparation, her experience would have been so so much better.
And the large majority of people who do drugs in Amsterdam are tourists 💀
Hello, I'm from Amsterdam and the video from the lady just made me laugh, she knows nothing from foreign country's, especially not from the Netherlands.
Indeed what you said: why did she came here in the first place!?!
Thanks, Josphine! It's so sweet of you to take the trouble of refuting that silly video of a bit deranged lady.
I was very touched by your cordial, warm, loyal, and intelligent response.
The woman in question is quite gloomy, mean-spirited and plagued by a petit-bourgeois variant of narcissism.
I lived in Amsterdam for 40 years and in Apeldoorn for 10 years and for some time in Naarden, Leiden, and in a small hamlet near Alkmaar. So I know the whole country pretty well.
And although our small country also has its idiosyncrasies and drawbacks, it is still the better climate in every respect compared to Canada (Montreal) where I now reside.
You say you live and study in Delft, which probably means you have a technical, engineering discipline? Can you say something about your PHD thesis?
Well, anyway, thanks again!
Man, this woman is CRAZY in every possible aspect😆😆😂
Hi, cool nice to see a "stadsgenoot!" I don't think I ever saw a video of someone from Delft
This woman _publicises_ her un self-aware entitlement for all to see. It shows how disconnected some people are.
Maybe you want to react to this video too: Geography Now - The Netherlands.
Yessss!
The whole video you covered smells like purposely and paid for anti-dutch propaganda or a bad aprils fool joke :)
But it was nice to see you talking about the Netherlands and basically countering everything she said, with your own experiences.
I think she means people shouting 'Hallo!' meaning: 'why are you standing still in the middle of a bicycle path'. It's a shame she had such a bad experience but she seemed completely unprepared, knowing nothing about this country expecting to get free money from a government agency or something like that.
She complained about the bicycle riders shouting "Hallo!" to get people walking on the bicycle track out of the way :D
Omg! I absolutely LOVE the video you made i agree it's absolutely disgusting that she called the dutch is the worst country in europe I live in the dutch and the people there are very kind
this is hilarious, nice find Josphine...
this almost looks like the new promo from our government to stop people from all over the world to come to our tiny nation for settling. After all, until now, to us it always looked like our little country is promoted to come, get free money, provided work, shelter immediate housing....
your comments are indeed spot on.
Josphine i'm so on your side with your reaction to this video. My boyfriend lives in the Netherlands and he's a native Dutchman, I did my research before traveling over to visiting him for the first time. This lady did not do ANY research on the Netherlands before her visit and shouldnt be blaming the country or the residents of the country for her lack of preparation before her trip.
So true Miranda. Preparation is a very important aspect of any trip.
The original video has amassed almost 600K views in the 2 years since it has been posted. I think this is a case of successful trolling during the crazy period of lockdown 2020. Not one clip she used showed she was ever in the Netherlands and all her arguments were stereotypically ignorant... like the American who goes to Italy and wants a big mac. I think we all got suckered and she's still making money of this clickbait gem to this very day.
Heey love, if you ever visit Amsterdam again. And if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, you have to go north with the ferry. It's also cheaper there than in the city ❤️
Hallo Josphine (oops... sorry, I said Hallo. Hope you're not offended).
Lol. It cracks me up, every time I see another reaction to this video. For that, kuddos to this lady, who doesnt have a job, but gets a lot of youtube views.
What can you say..../ how do you react to ignorance? You said it well in your closing statement. If you go somewhere, especially if you decide to live there, go and arrive prepared!! If you decide you want to go live somewhere, whether it's a new city/province or country, go visit that part of the world. Look around, see if it's what you thought it would be.
As a Dutchy, that actually left The Netherlands/Holland (lived in RIjswijk/Voorburg/DH area, very close to Delft, for over 35 years), I can LOL about this video. Then again, we had our reasons to leave Holland/The Netherlands and start anew. We decided to move to Canada.
We did prep for our move and it took us 9 years to finally obtain all legal docs and paperwork to make the final move. We visited the country and places where we thought we would start to settle. And still, even after 9 years of prep, the real thing is different then what you prepped for. It is tough to move, let alone to another country/continent (she never says where she moved from). But at the very least you have been to the country you want to live in. You've heard the language/ seen some cities or areas where you think you can settle. It's not the 1800s or early 1900s where Europeans left for the 'American dream', without any notion of what it looks like.
I really like your side of the story, given that you, like me and her, went through the initial "move to another country". I am glad that you and I both are able to settle in and get a good start. This lady on the other hand... Prep/prep/prep. IE don't like snow? Don't go in winter time (spoiler: winters in Dutchyland are not that cold. Don't ever think of moving to the Great White North!). Research the language they speak, maybe try to get a basic language course, before moving (by listening to the computer voice, I reckon she doesnt speak English??). Don't like bicycles? Don't go to The Netherlands (or, like me, Leave!). Get your paperwork in order, before moving. Maybe apply online to find a job (or make more silly youtube vids where people can react to).
All in all, thank you for your reaction. It's great to see the familiar sites of Delft, on you channel. Please keep adding to your content.
I love your channel Josphine! And i'm still not sure if this is satire or not. That lady can't be serious right..right?
Whish we could see the credit roll on this video , for I feel it would say something along the lines of : " This video was brought to you by FVD and PVV , a Netherlands First Production " 😆
I am Dutch and my bf is American, we are having a difficult time with his paperwork but that is all to do with the US embassy, and none with the Dutch system for foreigners, it's actually easy to navigate and get his paperwork here, we just need all his stuff from the US... (Long story but he has a lot of exceptions to regular US citizens due to being adopted and a lot of other things)
I love your makeaup, you look gorgous!!
Thank you Vaiomo 🤗
I love you so much you’re such an queen
You are such a fantastic gorgeous smart woman. Love your content! You rock!! Anyhow, I do not feel offended by this woman. If that is her experience or perhaps she felt she needed to bash I am cool with it. Perhaps she should give it second try and learn how to manage expectations and being more prepared in life. That will do.
Hi Martijn,
Thanks so much for your comment. It’s super kind 🤗
I think the reason that she probably couldn't get a job is because she was on a tourist visa and if you don't speak Dutch or English it isn't very likely that you would be able to live in the Netherlands comfortably without having a support network.
I think it’s a parody video, but assuming it’s not: living in big cities is always more expensive than in neighboring cities. Especially if they want to live in city centers.
Most Dutch speak English, hardly broken, but many will have an accent. My guess is her own English isn’t very good, the video is dubbed….
I read in another comment that the original video is in Spanish, which many of us don’t speak, I do, but I’m an exception. So if that’s the only language she speaks fluently, then there’s a reason why she couldn’t find a job.
However, In particular in Amsterdam, there are foreign students who work in shops and don’t speak Dutch. But even here in the south, I occasionally get helped in English.
As long as people speak English or Dutch, there’s work, even for jobs that require interaction with customers. I know there are agricultural jobs, where even that isn’t necessary.
Again, I think it’s a poorly executed parody, but either way she manages to mainly make herself look bad.
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