Netherlands, senior Java + a niche skill = 65 eur/h too much?

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jurajv replied

24 September 2009, 09:41
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

Doesn't sound too high. Get a better tax setup.

Recruiters are trying to push me down, and at the same time they say "the more you get, the more we get" - anyone heard of agents working on a fixed pct provision? Sounds tullipy.

The taxes should ease up a little after dutch govt office approves me for 30% non-taxable, accountant says there's no better way / no more room for significant improvement.

Client has already expressed interest in me - any sense to communicate directly with them about the rate / agency commission / etc.?
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d000hg replied

24 September 2009, 08:30
Doesn't sound too high. Get a better tax setup.
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jurajv started a topic Netherlands, senior Java + a niche skill = 65 eur/h too much?

24 September 2009, 08:08
Netherlands, senior Java + a niche skill = 65 eur/h too much?

Hi guys,

given the above, plus the fact that clientco is rather big and profitable company, plus I've already demonstrated _very_ good command of the required (and niche) skills (I have 9 years of Java) - do you think that at this time 65 eur/h in Amsterdam is way too high?

The taxes/deductions in NL are around 60% to start with.

Any advices are welcome.
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