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Dutchyssey Journal
Work, life and belonging in the Dutch-speaking world.
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The latest chapter / Dutch culture
Keeping Dutch alive when your everyday life moves abroad
Living abroad changes where and how you use Dutch. A few thoughtful routines can keep your language, cultural connections and professional vocabulary close, while leaving room for your new home.
Life abroad
A soft landing: your first month in Lisbon
A new city, a new job, and a little room to breathe. Build a routine that makes moving abroad feel more like coming home.
For candidates
Your Dutch-speaking CV: a clearer story, not a longer one
Show your language skills, the work you can do, and what makes you a thoughtful teammate—without filling every inch of the page.
For companies
Hiring Dutch speakers? Make your offer feel human
Clarity is welcoming. Give candidates a real picture of the work, the team and the move before asking them to apply.
Dutch culture
Dutch directness, with a little warmth
Working across cultures is not about fitting everybody into a stereotype. It is about asking better questions and making room for each other.
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