Bugger.

[Mich the Tester]

Is this any use?

Freelance ICT opdracht 'Enterprise Security Architect' gezocht in Netherlands. Veel ZZP ICT aanvragen en projecten vind je op IT-Contracts.nl

[DaveB]

Is this any use?

Freelance ICT opdracht 'Enterprise Security Architect' gezocht in Netherlands. Veel ZZP ICT aanvragen en projecten vind je op IT-Contracts.nl

Does look interesting actually. What's the general take on language in NL, do they prefer natives or accept that no other bugger can understand them and are happy with english speakers?

[TykeMerc]

Bugger indeed.

I hope that the leaving deal is good and that your search doesn't take long.

[Zippy]

You should also get paid time off for interviews.

[Mich the Tester]

Does look interesting actually. What's the general take on language in NL, do they prefer natives or accept that no other bugger can understand them and are happy with english speakers?

If you're specialised and the role's in a major city like Amsterdam/Rotterdam/the Hague or possibly Eindhoven then you'll always stand a chance, especially if it's an international firm or the ad's in English. For more run of the mill tester/coder/tapechanger roles you'll need Dutch.

[norrahe]

Sorry to hear that Mr B

[DaveB]

You should also get paid time off for interviews.

Boss told me to basically take whatever time I need and not worry about it. Frankly, if it came to it, I'd just say I was working from home that day anyway.

Legal advice is on the list of stuff to get sorted next week as well.

[FiveTimes]

if you have mortgage protection check out the wording.

It might not payout if you take VR

[DaveB]

if you have mortgage protection check out the wording.

It might not payout if you take VR

I will do, but this is definitely not voluntary

[d000hg]

Going to talk to HR on Monday about the details of the redundancy package and any extras I can get out of them. Likelihood is 3 months pay in lieu of notice, plus holiday pay plus a discretionary payment, amount unknown.

Bonus gets paid this month, which will help fill the reserve fund as well.

Boss told me to basically take whatever time I need and not worry about it.

Your employer sounds pretty good to work for, ironically.