10 Things that are NORMAL in the Netherlands but are LUXURIES in America!

[@DutchAmericano]

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[@perpetual4958]

Stadse Meid. Ook in de Randstad, Amsterdam regio, heb je zat plaatsen waar de dichtsbijzeinde winkel(s) 5 Kilometer of meer zijn. Ach ja Mexico, Bahama's, Antillen, zijn om de hoek, plane goedkoper dan de Trein hier. Handoekenradiator is toch echt wel een luxe. Maar ja wel watergedragen- in plaats van luchtverwarming, dus meer gebruikelijk dan daar. koeling dan geen standaard optie, zoals in luchtverwarming.

[@Dutchfr1908-d3d]

You made 1 mistake in the video. you say you only can be sick for up to 2 years in the netherlands this is not correct. you do get 2 years a specific income (sickleave ) but if you are sick longer then 2 years you simply get a diffirent type of social security. so the lenght of being sick doesn't have to be 2 years it can be forever if that is the case. And you will always get a income and benefits and help aslong as your sick.

[@perpetual4958]

@Dutchfr1908-d3d Uhm, sick as coverd by the 'Ziektewet' and ' arbeidsrecht', your employment will come to an and one has to be judged to be disabled. If onne does not qualify for full disabillity one is shifted into unemployment or bijstand. So the sickleave regime ends ta two years.

[@SWK-Frysk]

Sorry, i hate soc. med. so will not use discounts for whatever. You bring your topics very cheerful, not just because i'm NL, (Always nice to hear positive things about yourself/country.) Cause you live here min. few yrs, its more believable. Big fan. Thanks, and keep them coming, plz.

[@GrouchierThanThou]

As a Dutch person, the American concept of sick days boggles my mind.

[@cynic7049]

Yes, I remember the first time I was in USA and a American colleague asked me and the other visiting Swede how many sick days we had over in the Swedish part of the company. And then he had to spend over 20 minutes explaining the comcept, a few times, until we could grasp it.

[@peterang6912]

what are sick days... ( 🤣🤣🤣🤣 )

[@PhotonBeast]

@@peterang6912 Think of it as paid time off specifically for being sick. You get a limited amount of sick days. Once you run out of sick days for the year, any further time taken off for sickness will be unpaid time off or, alternatively, you need to use other forms of time off. Usually paid vacation days as the US doesn't have many forms of PTO. Oh, and all of this is at the company level and discretion, which can be influenced by state and federal law. Federal laws may also only cover federal (government) employees and not private employees. Not a lawyer so can't say for sure.

[@barmalini]

just don't tell them about a pretty common yearlong paid vacations because of the "burn-out"

[@flitsertheo]

@@knafta007 Belgium : now that we don't require a doctors' prescription anymore for 1 day of sick leave it probably is.

[@sophiesmeenk1076]

I sometimes think the situation in the US is quite inhuman. How can you be bankrupted by receiving lifesaving care? It blows my mind. We Dutch people really don't realise how wonderful our lives are.

[@tuinbuddy3385]

We zijn door en door verwend en maar klagen.....

[@remcovanvliet3018]

@tuinbuddy3385 het feit dat je hier onbekommerd je beklag kunt doen als er iets mis is, en dat er bij voldoende klachten nog maatregelen genomen worden, ook, is wat MAAKT dat het meeste hier vrij goed geregeld is.

[@tns5044]

It's common in most countries actually. Most countries have more affordable health care than the US

[@Ronnet]

​@@tns5044 70 out of 195 of the countries in the world have universal healthcare. That's not "most countries" but those 70 countries do cover 70% of the world population so that is "most" people. It is insane that literally those living in, what they themselves consider the wealthiest country in the world, the USA, is not covered. I think they have the wrong measurement of wealth. Having the richest 1% in the world isn't a measurement of wealth but of moral poverty.

[@bertvanvliet4841]

Daarom moet je blijven opletten,voor jou vrijheid hebben je voorouders gevochten.

[@nicolepost9208]

The sick day thing is SO TRUE. Born in the US, live in Denmark, and I regularly get yelled at for not taking sick days when I'm sick. My colleagues tell me to stop being so American.

[@flitsertheo]

My bosses are worried that you will infect the other 1000 employees in this building.

[@GianniDN]

As a medical student your attitude is far from being normal. It’s your home country that should be questioned seriously. When you are sick, you take care of yourself and stay home. Recently they did a research and find out that Europeans do a job in 4h while an American works 2 times longer on the same job. Why? Because they are overworked, don’t have a healthy diet, too much sugars, fats and salt and it affects the brain and the health.

[@VincentFree]

Your colleagues are right. It's better to get well soon then linger on staying sick or infecting others. So don't be American when it comes to illness ;)

[@denaamisdaan]

You're not taking 'sick days' in Denmark, you are telling your boss you're sick and they're telling you 'Okay, get well soon'.

[@axelhens7831]

Why bring bad habbits to a good place?? I love americans but they should realize not everywhere is USA

[@stift9977]

Nearly 10 years ago on an early morning after a night of heavy drinking, my brother and some of his friends decided that they wanted to go and touch the eiffel tower. They called half their contact list at dawn on a saturday and somehow managed convince a friend to hop in his car and spende most of the day driving his friends to france. They parked right outside of Paris. Got on the public transport, touched the Eiffel tower, ate a croissant and went right back to the car. I've heard my brother tell the story abput a million times by now and I honestly cant blame him.

[@justmandy6572]

Well, we do have those "towel heaters" but they are actually not "towel heaters" but heaters for the bathroom. Just designed in a way so you can hang your towels to dry too.

[@ElysiaWhitemoonOmega]

i have no idea what that thing was, and i came here 25 years ago, my husband, whoi was born in the netherlands didnt know what that was either. that towl heater is not a common thing, unless maybe it is in new houses?

[@justmandy6572]

@ElysiaWhitemoonOmega they are pretty common.

[@Jobranca]

@@justmandy6572 not realy

[@Terrgaz]

@@Jobranca Yes they are. I'm born here and in every house with a bathroom after 1990 has one of those things.

[@Jobranca]

@@Terrgaz most houses are older. I never saw it. So maybe it is not that common. I live in a appartement from the 60s . Most rich people can afford this but for most of us it is luxury to.

[@jorgenjanssens5705]

As a photographer I documented a city planning department in the city of Breda (in the south of the Netherlands). One of its planners told me that every kid living in the city needs to have access to a playground within 500 meters without having to cross a major road. Even if it is just a swing with a climbing rack and a sandbox but usually it has more stuff. Also these are inspected regularly and if necessary repaired by city workers. (it's fun to see a 60 year old man testing a tire swing ;-)

[@liefde1911]

Even voor de Nederlanders alhier: besef dat we in een fantastisch land wonen. We zuurpruimen teveel. Dankbaarheid maakt gelukkig!

[@petervanderwoude6316]

Precies de reden om dit soort blogs te volgen. Dan zie je wat je krijgt voor wat je aan belasting betaald. Dan zie je, dat wat wij als nom(aal) zien, in veel andere landen niet of maar deels bestaat. Blij hier te wonen.

[@outtatrex]

The quality of water from the tap is amazing too.

[@nikkikeus1592]

Depends on the city you live in.

[@arjenlaan4103]

@@nikkikeus1592 As a country it is pretty good, in an EPI ("Environmental Performance Index") list, NL is the top 10 for clean drinking water. The US are pretty high on the list too (although not in the top 20, maybe the Flint, Michigan thing still has an echo). But good, safe water from the tap really is a luxury, world wide, just 50 countries can guarantee that for their people. (Still, Ava is double lucky to live in Utrecht, tap water is especially good there!)

[@merlijnwiersma7801]

The rules on tap water are actually more stringent than the rules on bottled water. Also, Utrecht tap water is available in bottles in your local Dutch supermarket under the name 'bar-le-duc'. 😊

[@zmooc]

@@merlijnwiersma7801 Fun fact: Spa and Chaudfontaine come from the same aquifer (and the drinking water in several other Dutch municipalities as well). The largest different with Dutch tapwater is the microplastics they add :-p

[@merlijnwiersma7801]

@@zmooc You're probably right about the aquifer (and the micro plastics), but both Spa and Chaudfontaine are very much in Belgium and I doubt if Dutch municipalities use this water. 😊 You might be confused by the name Bar-le-Duc (which is in France), but that was just a marketing gimmick for a water from Dutch Baarle Nassau, and now it's pumped up somewhere on an industrial estate in the province of Utrecht.

[@volvo480]

This channel both makes me appreciate the country where I live in and is constantly reminding me that I should not take everything for granted. From worker protection to marrying the person you love. I just wished the housing situation would improve and we would get rid of the clowns that are currently in office, but in the meantime, I am very much appreciating what I have. Thank you for showing us.

[@ruudprive4168]

Het land dat jij nu waardeerd daar hebben vorige generaties eeuwenlang krom voor gelegen !!! En de mensen de nu het land besturen zijn voorlopig met heel veel tegenwerking bezig de puinhoop die vorige kabinetten ( clowns in jou woorden ) !!! Op te ruimen om daarna het uitverkochte Nederland weer op te bouwen !!!

[@wallyjansen898]

The problem with clowns in office is that when one goes another one comes. I came to the Netherlands from Austria, but was still amazed at some perks not known in Austria.

[@wayaca47]

For 80 years since WWII, No Wars in The Netherlands 🙏🏽

[@sleutelaar_010]

vluchtelingen en gelukzoekers zijn ons grootste probleem. maar de schade is al aangericht en de DAAADWERKELIJKE nederlandse bevolking mag er voor opdraaien en niet die clowns van het OM, Parlement en/of Tweede Kamer. Alles wordt alleen maar duurder, huizen en simpele boodschappen worden duurder en eerst genoemd krijgt overal voorrang op en van alles vergoed met speciale toeslagen maar er veranderd niks voor de daadwerkelijke nederlanders (en ja met nederlanders bedoel ik ook mensen die hier zijn geboren maar voor een groot gedeelte een andere afkomst hebben waarvan de ouders/ familie hier al jaren woont en bijdraagt aan de maatschappij) Maar we hebben veel supermarkten, bakkerijen, kaaswinkels, parken, kunnen ziektewet opnemen, verlof opnemen en we hebben mooie kachels en koelkasten. Alleen veel nieuw volwassenen (zoals ikzelf) wonen nog steeds verplicht thuis. Vele zien dat als een luxe maar als het betaalbaar was zoals laten we zeggen 10 jaar geleden had ik het echt niet als een luxe gezien. Ook nu zie ik het niet als een luxe maar als een "ik heb geen andere keuze" Nederland is de definitie van over zichzelf heen laten lopen. Dit had in onze buurtlanden nooit op deze schaal gebeurt

[@lowlandtech]

"Een beetje frisse lucht!" was a perfect showcase of dutch humor, half sarcasm half irony., well done 😁

[@H1SCOTTY]

@@lowlandtech airing the house by leaving doors or windows open is something most Dutch do and is weird for Americans (the doors you can tilt most of the time are windows on big scale my sister has those but this needs a big base underneath so you step over this to go outside). It’s like “uitwaaien” became a hype last year. You are completely right about the polluted air way under WHO levels in the whole of Europe but especially in densely populated areas and industrial areas.

[@lordsemperalsius3161]

But it's still all true

[@TheSimmieShow]

I live in a medium sized medieval city, first in the old city center having all amenities nearby, now I live in a new housing district or quarter in the same city. When I step out my front door I have to cross a narrow street, a parking lot and will find an integrated shopping area within this living area. Two supermarkets, a pharmacy, pharmacy shop, a butcher, a bakery, a hairdresser, a dentist, a flower shop, and a cafeteria. There is also a gym nearby, a sports hall for all kind of indoor sports, football fields, a basketball field, skatefield, and a park. Dont forget the restaurant and community center. All integrated.

[@jeroen2535]

6:00 It's not a rack to dry and warm your towel specifically. It's the heater for the bathroom and most Dutch bathrooms are small. So we combine the use of it to dry also the towels, instead of placing another rack for the towels.

[@marlena.]

Its both

[@chivalryisdead6440]

Health care in the USA may well be worse than in most third world countries. I'm a Dutch guy living in Philippines. Health care is not so good here but it is half the cost of what it would be in the Netherlands and it is incredibly cost effective. Not to mention that good insurance here comes with perks that allow preventative health care.

[@robertvermaat2124]

Nice list! The 'towel heater' is, I think, first and foremost a heating system for the bathroom (with towels getting warm a nice add-on).

[@ji7635]

Yes you are right! It's the heating system and over the years they made it look more nice. You can also warm up your towels on an old fashioned heater so it has already always been a towel heater too

[@obiwanjacobi]

Videos like these make me realize how good we have it here. Thanks.

[@Kikilynn-f7l]

Now I think about it, same!

[@tomvaneldik3123]

I have never in my 49 year life as a dutchman, seen a towel warming rack. But now I want one.

[@foobar8894]

It's not a towel warmer, it's a 'badkamer radiator'. Which, yes, can warm your towels, but that's not the primary purpose.

[@oscarvanschijndel4989]

Netherlands here. One word: Trains! We are using them to commute, because in the densely populated Randstad, they run every 15 minutes. But there are also international trains running to Paris, London, Berlin, Munich (also serving lots of cities in between, where you can switch to other trains going to even more cities). And, of course, we like to complain about them... while I see young backpacking Americans enjoying them every Summer while discovering Europe by rail... 11. Income tax return. This is an annual procedure in NL (usually March or April) that takes me only 5-10 minutes. I just check the already filled-in numbers with what they should be, and in >90% of all cases, they are correct.

[@510dayay]

I’m not sure if you remember but we met at the Hilversum train station and I told you I was a big fan about a year year and a half ago. We both have Dutch partners(girlfriends) and I moved to the NL around the same time you did and I looked everywhere to find info on someone jn my shoes for experience and guidance and I only found your tiny channel at the time when it was first starting. I am big fan of yours and love your personality. As a Mexican-American from California and partner of a Dutch person, you know the ups and downs that comes with living jn the NL and having a Dutch partner. I felt understood watching your channel for the first time and it really helped me through a lot of things moving there. Sadly I just moved back to the USA recently but I just want to say your channel really had an impact on me! Thank You I miss it on a ton and keep on keeping on!

[@DutchAmericano]

Yes I do remember! Thank you for your comment. Hope you’re liking it back in the US.

[@DenUitvreter]

The big advantage of those windows is that you can actually close the curtains and still have a beetje frisse luch at night.

[@Mataresian]

So I believe the bath towel warmer comes from the fact that we mainly heat our homes with radiators. As a result they just put a fancier radiator in the bathroom to replace the older ones that are not as suitable for towels.

[@The_Binninator]

Bath towel warmer, literally never had one as a Dutchie. Definitely a koophuis thing

[@nonexistingvoid]

@@The_Binninator I live in a rental and it was there when I moved in. I hardly ever use it, because I don't deal with heat well, and turning on the towel warmer warms up the already warm bathroom even more.

[@ElysiaWhitemoonOmega]

@@The_Binninator i have never seen those things either, unl;ess its a common thing in new houses?

[@el3dprint]

Probably..... I have seen them in Germany in older houses and newer houses as well. Or sometimes it is just a small rack in front of or above the radiator. I don't like them because they make (dutch, simple) towels sooooo stiff and hard....

[@mwoltershj]

@@The_Binninator noop, not only in koophuizen....

[@Christodoulosts]

I’m Greek living in The Netherlands for almost 12 years! I’m so grateful from my life that I made my dream come true and I came to one of the most amazing countries in the world. Although, a lot of those things are common in Greece as well. I guess it has to do with the EU thing rather than Netherlands as well. By the way the sick leave is 1 year now. They changed the law this year. Can you make a reverse video? What’s luxury in the US and here not. That would also be really interesting

[@Robert66734]

That is not quite true. Under the new law "improved Poortwachter law" after one year there is an evaluation. After a year they will evaluate your medical condition. If for instance you are still seriously ill than the sick leave will be extended by an other year. If you are not that ill they will be looking for other options to get you back to work. That might be in a different position.

[@Christodoulosts]

@ oh thx for the information

[@doomie21]

Hoe is het met de beheersing van de Nederlandse taal?😊

[@pim4158]

​Niet, dat blijkt 😂​@@doomie21

[@kerby132]

As an American who has lived in the Netherlands I think you mentioned all the things that I found so amazing about the Netherlands. Like literally good cheese, parks, and healthcare. Also the Dutch don’t realize in the USA you can literally be fired for being sick. I think some other luxuries to mention are: walkability, and good transit, only expensive cities like nyc have that, but it’s common even in tiny villages in the Netherlands.

[@froggylegspeople]

The scary thing is, the Netherlands copies everything from the US 😱

[@howardtreesong4860]

There's no comparing cheese US vs. the Netherlands. There's good cheese in Wisconsin, but there's great cheese everywhere in the Netherlands. It's not 'good' cheese, it's fabulous. 'Walkability' in New York: go down the stairs for the subway, then travel a kilometre or so to the actual platform. Of course, it needs to be pointed out: New York is about the same size population wise as the Netherlands.

[@viktorvondoom9119]

​@@howardtreesong4860Maybe the state New York, but the city has about half of the population of NL

[@mwoltershj]

fired for being sick... is illegal in the Netherlands...it's forbidden by law...

[@mwoltershj]

this maybe in the western part of NL ( north and south holland and Utrecht), but in the rest of NL it’s NOT that common in tiny villages....

[@dutchangle229]

Things, I never considered to be a luxury, but took for granted, until I moved to the U.S.: 1. Streetlights everywhere (in the U.S. you have a "choice"). 2. All roads paved and delineated with reflective paint, and (red/white) reflectors. 3. Schools you can walk to. 4. electrical power that doesn't quit each time a storm passes through. But, hey, I can drive to New York (800 miles) to see Mdm Butterfly at the Met!

[@GianniDN]

well you can see Europe from the moon at night. It’s the most lighted continent. Litteraly every street has lights, every park, highway, schools in the US are heavily guarded prisons and most kids and teenagers can’t walk to school, like they do in Europe. Not the mention the school shootings and how US is among the unsafest countries in the world. ,

[@Philcoco]

There also paternal leave now: the help men bonding with their newborns, investing in being a father and help the mother that just gave labour.

[@TheJoaveck]

Yes, you can be sick every two months here, but that could result in your contract not being extended. Yes, you get payed when you are sick. But it's very common to have 1 or 2 'Wachtdagen' (waiting days). That means that you won't get payed for the first (two) day(s).

[@pwat3091]

We enjoy visiting the Netherlands from UK, but believe most of the things you've listed are common in England. What we don't have is decent cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. The Dutch are 50 years ahead of us in that respect, and we are envious!

[@gordonwallin2368]

How's the family doing; I hope all three of you have a Happy New Year. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@RedRavenLove]

Moving to Amsterdam with my Dutch partner after my cancer treatment is complete. Your videos give me hope when experiencing fear with our political climate.

[@bailey.in.alignment]

speaking of luxuries, have you considered making a video of the pregnancy experience in the Netherlands? Coming from a expat in Utrecht, this is the midwife / kraamzorg situation is very interesting.

[@nonexistingvoid]

It's something I've always been grateful for. Kraamzorg is more than just someone checking on the baby. They also check on the mother, give tips on child care, nutrition, etc, and can help prevent new parents from falling into isolation. The support in those days makes a huge difference, and it's mostly covered by basic health insurance (which everyone's required to have, so it's not related to employment)

[@shikishirauki3005]

​@@nonexistingvoid they also took care of the baby/kid and take care of the house while let you you sleep 😂 that's the best thing ever for new parents who's spend night waking up every 1-3 hrs 😢

[@nonexistingvoid]

@@shikishirauki3005 Nah, I didn't get any extra sleep. My mum helped with that, though

[@shikishirauki3005]

@@nonexistingvoid lucky for you that you have support! 😁 For us we just 2 of us (my husband and me) in the house + 1st time parents. So extra set of hands always a blessing!

[@nonexistingvoid]

@@shikishirauki3005 Yeah, I didn't expect mum to take a week off just to come over and help me out

[@JanVP1]

11:20 I remember the immigration officer at DC's airport asking (in 2000) "business or pleasure?" after seeing the return date on the tickets, followed by "That's one long holiday". I had 30+ days back then (financial sector) and was spending more days on a single trip than that man had for a whole year.

[@dutchman7623]

Same! Even same airport, but a decade later.

[@pinadevos]

Thank you for reminding me that we actually have it luxurious on a lot of things here in the Netherlands. I live in Rotterdam in one of the poorest neighborhoods of the city. But: I have a small park, right in front of my house, (and a bigger one a 10 minute walk from my house). I have 4 supermarkets and a mall within walking distance, and countless other stores in the neighborhood. No food deserts here. A library, public transportation (metro, bus and tram) and restaurants and cafes nearby (those I do not use much because I cook and entertain at home). Public transportation I never use because I always bike or walk, and for longer distances I take my car. Two big movie theaters within biking distance, I use that often. My house is 110 square feet but I think that is luxurious for one person. The perks of living in a big city in the Netherlands. The downside of ‘unlimited’ sick days is however that some people call in sick when they cough or feel a bit under the weather… But is is still preferable to the American system. And not taking vacation days because your colleagues don’t, is just right out bad for a person. I do not have a heated towel rack however…bummer….🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nice video. Thank you. 😄

[@pinadevos]

110 square meters ofcourse. 😜

[@gametangia]

Hahahaha I lost it when you chirped "Een beetje frisse lucht" thats awesome

[@kumaranvij]

A lot of these depend on what part of the Netherlands, and especially the U.S., a person lives in. I've lived in cities my whole life, and so I've always had grocery stores, bakeries, drug stores, etc. close by. The Netherlands is a very densely populated country, so of course they are going to live closer to amenities like bakeries on average. Some people would consider living far away from people, "closer to nature" to be the luxury. So it really depends on how you define "luxury."

[@jossebox]

Hi Eva, knap hoe snel je `Nederlands leert spreken. Ik geniet enorm van je posts. Je wijst ons zo goed op hoe wij Nederlanders zijn. En dat maakt mij trots. Mooi dat je je zo thuis voelt in ons gastvrij Nederland. Jij ons wijst nog eens op hoe mooi ons land is.

[@dutchboynl2082]

I was born in NL and left with parents in 1951 to USA. and escaped in 1989 to take high paying overseas job in Marshall Island, I spent 4 years there and then took job in Germany . spent rest of time workign in various places in Europe.. I wouldnt' move back to the USA for a milliion bucks. I could get into detail but won't unless asked,.

[@mpmpm]

Asked.

[@dutchboynl2082]

@@mpmpm I pay 130 euros a month for health insurance,. with a 385 euro annual deductible. being a senior i get 100 a month payment from govt. Then dutch law say eveyrone age 18-99+ must have health insurance. and its a felony for any insurer to deny coverage. even for pre existing conditions,. The govt regulates the insurers but limitiing their profit margin.

[@mwoltershj]

..Mmmm... escaped... I understand...🙂

[@qwertqwert99999]

Would you re-consider to move to US if the health insurance policy would be more European way ? Just curious.

[@willemselten]

I went multiple times to Paris for shopping. This was a one day trip. Because i am living in the southern part of The Netherlands it was only a 4 our drive. If I wanted I can go for breakfast to France. It would be a 1,5 to 2 our drive. Even worse: I go get fuel in Belgium and some groceries in Germany. The borders are only minutes away. About 5 to 10 minutes. We are so blessed to live in Europe with so many countries in the neighborhood.

[@dutchboynl2082]

I used to work in Luxembourg and lived on border in Germany. it was 200 yards from my house to the little Bridge over the Saar river to Lux. ;-))

[@foobar8894]

I was thinking about this, and I might have to try it some day, but I think it should be possible to go from the extreme south end of the Netherlands and visit 5 countries in less then 3 hours by car (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, France) without speeding.

[@el3dprint]

@@foobar8894 Yes, no problem. Just start at the 3landenpunt in south-limburg, go along Luxembourg and cross the border to France for example.

[@YourMotherSucksCocksInHell]

Try driving to LA or Vegas.

[@salttrader4113]

I live in Colorado, vacation wise I'm not complaining, I get 33 days plus holidays and I take every single one of them 😂!

[@peterang6912]

it depand of the company you are working for, moste american companies don't have any payed sick or holidays days.. ( you see it by european companies in the USA )

[@Chiellus11]

On a 40 hour work week ?

[@salttrader4113]

@Chiellus11 correct, 40 hour week.

[@peterang6912]

@@Chiellus11 in europe, countries have a 32, 36 or 40 hour work week and paid holiday and paid sick days..

[@salttrader4113]

@@peterang6912 Correct, work for a British company here in the States.

[@onehandcowboy]

na gesprekken te hebben gehad met mensen uit de USA, drinken van water uit de kraan zou ook niet zo alledaags zijn. ;-)

[@DaniëllaKL1970]

Er zijn letterlijk mensen die ziek worden van het douchen met vervuild water laat staan als je het zou drinken. Echt zo belachelijk.

[@dutchman7623]

Tijdens een rondleiding in het Capitol in Washington DC had ik dorst en dronk uit de kraan in het sanitair. Niet alleen werd ik meteen gewaarschuwd dat het geen drinkwater was, maar het smaakte ook naar chloor. Dus zelfs waar de hoogste politici komen, kun je niet zomaar uit de kraan drinken!

[@DaniëllaKL1970]

@@dutchman7623 ja echt te zot voor woorden. Een van de 1e levensbehoeften in een "1e wereld" land. Ga je niet dood van het water dan wel van alle toevoegingen en chemicaliën in je voedsel. Zo in en in triest.

[@johnyseimah229]

hier in belgie ken je het ook niet drinken...je ken het wel drinken maar dan zit je de hele dag op de wc met diarree

[@dutchman7623]

@@DaniëllaKL1970 In eind jaren 60 had mijn zus een vriendje uit Rotterdam, die nam elke keer een jerrycan Brabants water mee om thuis thee en koffie te zetten. Nu is ook daar het water goed en lekker. Maar aan de hele US oostkust, DC, Philadelphia, en NYC is alles met chloor. En elke wolkenkrabber heeft een watertank bovenop, dus lauw en moet er chloor in.

[@claudej8338]

Kudos for saying "the Netherlands"! So many people are dumbing it down to "Holland", even in the Netherlands!

[@arjenlaan4103]

After seeing lots of "Hup Holland" banners in Friesland, a couple of years ago, I stopped fretting about that, it's confusing for foreigners because we (and not just Hollanders) make it confusing. Also, most tourists will only see parts of North- and South Holland. Maybe the Western part of Utrecht too, but nobody there really cares, I think.

[@peterang6912]

dutch webside is called Holland ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGW3noR7j9-mm8U , at 1:05 )

[@KeesKouwenberg]

Amen!

[@karinneeskens]

Nothing wrong for saying Holland. The world doesnt revolves around the Netherlands you know. Languages can decide themselves how to call countries. You dont see German people complaining English languages speaking countries calling them Germany instead of Deutschland. Also, for many languages uses ONLY holland exclusively to indicate Netherlands, Cq Chinese mandarin Helan, Vietnamese Ha Lan, Japanese Oranda etc. Will you demand they change their language as well?

[@claudej8338]

@@karinneeskens not sure what you are on. In English, and other European language, there is a proper word to call the whole country, to differentiate it from the province. So why not using it ? But sure, you do you.

[@marknieuweboer8099]

1. In rural areas it's far less likely to find a supermarket or bakery within a five minute walk. 3. An unfair comparison. It's not harder to travel from New Jersey to Oregon than from The Netherlands to Greece. Affordable healthcare, parental leave etc. is considered a sign of civilization in Europe. What you left out: public transport and bike lanes. More than two parties to vote for at nation elections.

[@howardtreesong4860]

To be fair: walking 5 minutes basically anywhere in the US will get you nowhere. It's great to point out differences but unless you have experienced it, wrapping your head around the fact that the US is vast, continent-sized country is pretty damn spectacular. Great for a visit, a nightmare to live in unless you're a multi-millionaire because the health insurance situation will clean out your bank account about as fast as a gambling addiction.

[@marknieuweboer8099]

Yet there are quite some cities in the USA with a higher population density than Amsterdam. So size doesn't really matter; urban planning does. However that by definition doesn't apply to the Dutch countryside either (where 3 million people live) and that's my point.

[@rogiervanl]

I just find it weird that so many Americans still think they are so much better in everything then 'then the rest of the world'. Glad to see so many videos, made my Americans, showing that there is so much more. Hopefully many will stop being arrogant and learn how to improve live.

[@wayaca47]

🎯🎯🎤

[@Bowwow30]

In the Netherlands the employer has to pay the salary of the employee during illness for 104 weeks. After that, the employee who is still ill.incapacitated to work can claim social benefit payment. During the first year of sickness, the employer has to pay at least 70% of the employee's salary (with a minimum of the legal minimum wages). During the second year of illness also 70% of the salary has to be paid, but this doesn't have to meet the minimum wage anymore. Most employers continue to pay 100% of the full salary during the first year and they mitigate that to 70% in the second year. Both the employee and the employer are responsible for an adequate reintegration process which starts ultimately 8 weeks after the first day of sicknesses. This involves an active role of a company doctor and a labor expert. The goal is to get the employee better and working as soon as possible (within the medical possibilities of course). If the employer does not fulfil the legal duties, the period of continued payment of wages can be extended to 3 years. If the employee does not fulfill his duties re. the reintegration process, the employer may be entitled to stop paying the salary. This would lead to no income for the employee; he is not entitled to social security. The whole idea behind this is to (i) reduce the costs for social security, or at least to keep them under control, (ii) to prevent a financial downfall of the sick employee which he wouldn't be able to overcome and (iii) to encourage employers to have a good and safe working climate and to prevent employees getting sick as much as possible. This is an example of the Dutch way of combining capitalism and social democracy. The market parties (employer and employee) are responsible in the first place for resolving the sickness situation and to make sure the employee gets back to work as soon as possible and meanwhile he will have an income, however the government ,makes sure there will be a social safety net in case the first efforts weren't sucesfull.

[@alexdenhartog3741]

All this comes at a price ! Americans are not used to our level of income tax. (19% up to $ 40k, 37% from $ 40k till $ 80k and 50% for everything over $ 80k) In the US the VAT is around 10%, in the Netherlands that is 21% !! This is how we pay for unlimited sickdays and healthcare for everybody.

[@Martingj56]

Not only the sickdays and healthcare are paid by these taxes, but also a great deal of the rest of our social security, education, defense and other subjects we consider have to be a governamental responsibility.

[@annemariedusselaar9862]

Sit down and do the actual math Federal, local, state, property, sales, shipping, your investments. You are being taxed well over half your income. And people barely bat an eye. Dit was een reactie van een Amerikaan bij een ander filmpje over de verschillen tussen NL en USA

[@SnijtraM]

And I will gladly continue to do that

[@mwoltershj]

don't forget: we ALL pay in advance for our sick days ánd for the health insurance. It's included in the salary ánd we (have to !) pay individual.

[@jeroent5079]

About ‘calling in sick’ in NL: The law states that the first two sick days are unpaid. This is to prevent people from calling jn sick without actually being sick. However many employers choose to pay those first two sick days too. So, it is important to read the employment contract (or if applicable, the collect bargaining agreement) to avoid nasty surprises.

[@Tacko14]

I've seen ever so many vids on US zoning laws, and I'll never stop being aggrevated about them. I'm not even there! But here you have a neighbourhood (mind the U in there), where you can only have a home. Here's another neighbourhood where you can only shop. And another with only offices. And... None of them are where you can actually live. You know, all of the above. Work, shop, recreate, sleep, raise your kids. And maybe a slice of pizza. That's living. Last month I found out I only drove for about 1200km, 700mls, in a year. I walked the rest. I really wonder if it's worth it having a car at all. It still is, for those few occasions when you really need one right at that moment, but... In the US you can't even get the groceries in without one. A car, in the US, is like a breathing apparatus. I like my car well enough, but it's not dictating my life. I can live without.

[@arodenburg2393]

I think buying flowers is more common and affordable in the Netherlands too, isn't it? And more affordable choices in fresh foods like vegetables and fruits?

[@LalaDepala_00]

A bouquet of nice flowers is like €5

[@arodenburg2393]

@LalaDepala_00 I guess I was wrong, thanks for clearing that up!

[@erikaverink8418]

@@arodenburg2393 It's still cheaper then in the US, but it also depends on what flowers you buy. (and the season) I am Dutch, i like flowers, but i also think it's a waste of money, they last for 1 a 2 weeks. I rather give a plant. And yes i buy flowers sometimes, because it also shows appreciation.

[@janneman7710]

the netherlands is a major exporter of agricultural products and the largest flower auction center in the world is close to Schiphol in Aalsmeer

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

@@LalaDepala_00 When was the last time you bought flowers? A small bouquet of nice flowers starts at about 15 euro's around here. You can but flowers for €5 but that will be a small bunch of the same flowers, not a bouquet.

[@johnkochen7264]

Let’s not forget that the quality you get in bakeries is far superior to what you get in a supermarket.

[@flitsertheo]

It should be. But some bakeries are also cheating. Have their bread and pastries delivered by a factory, unbaked. Then put these in their oven and voilà "freshly baked" bread.

[@sora9138]

I'm dutch, living in the netherlands, and earlier this year went to belgium with my brother for a concert (if you know where those two are on the map, you wont be surprised to hear that we took the train, as neither of us can drive) and I'd forgotten my passport at home you'd think this would be an issue not in the benelux area it's not (thats belgium, netherlands, luxumburg) - you can cross the border just like that. like the lady at the hotel knew we came from the netherlands and she was like cool. anyway. so. yeah. also I have a friend who did in fact go to Paris for the weekend (and the train might actually be your best option, as the traffic around Paris is infamous for being the lesser known tenth circle of hell)

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Letting people die, or end up living on the streets, or broke, because they got sick or wounded is BARBARIC.

[@lordsemperalsius3161]

Seems to me America is a 3rd world country.

[@Essie-fm3vr]

I find it so weird that health insurance is arranged through your employer. Combined with the “at will” laws you are still being bankrupted if you have a serious illness because you will get fired and lose your insurance.

[@RBroek1983]

I once fractured my elbow, couldn't work for half a year and my employer couldn't fire me; not sure what you're onto? Also, if you don't have an employer you're still obliged to have insurance, and it's not too expensive either. Never payed more than 300e for any medical service in any situation.

[@salttrader4113]

​Depends on the State, At will contract means they can get rid of you for any reason, not legal in every state. 300$ can also be a problem for people living paycheck to paycheck. If they just lost their job insurance will not be an option for them. ​@@RBroek1983

[@alexdenhartog3741]

You get a discount (10-15%) on health insurance through your employer. If you lose your job in the Netherlands, you get unemployment benefits (70% of your income) for up to 2 years. Yes , you have to pay more for your health insurance, but you will not lose it ! So you are not bankrupted when you are serious ill and out of a job.

[@PhotonBeast]

@@RBroek1983 I think they were referring to the US situation where healthcare is through the employer.

[@Essie-fm3vr]

I was referring to the USA. When I was seriously ill my US friends told me that I was lucky to live in the Netherlands because in the USA I would have lost my job and health insurance because I was ill for months and that the hospital bills would have bankrupted me.

[@GerbenSegboer]

I'm a simple man. I judge people by their bookcases (and the contents). You passed with flying colors. Oh, and I never commented, but I've been following your videos for quite some years and enjoy them greatly. No idea why I need an American to tell me about my own country, but with politics here turning more populist and disappointing by the minute, I probably need someone to remind me that it's still a good country to live in 😆

[@josvanzetten]

I got 20 vacation days (by law), 10 extra days (company rules) and 8 day's because of my age. And ofcourse 8 days public holidays like x-mas, eastern, kingsday e.t.c. Still not enough for all the things I want to do in my time off 🙂

[@Tacko14]

I don't get that about parks. So many of them are focused on doing something. Basketball courts, soccer fields, that stuff. I always thought parks were about doing nothing for a bit. Just enjoy the trees, butterflies, flowers, little twittering birds, water trickling by... maybe a goose or swan. Grantchester Meadows but smaller. I always notice how, on cemetaries, the sounds of the city, especially traffic, suddenly seem muted and far away. I like being there, even if I know no one on the site. It's a pro for being buried, you're doing ppl a favour by giving them a nice, quiet place to stroll and sit and just relax.

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

I did the math on supermarkets a few years ago. I live in a small town and there are more than 20 supermarkets in a 10 kilometer (6.21 miles) radius from my house. There were 21 at that point and there might be even more now. I also know there are plans to add at least one new one. About the cheese; 10 dollars or euro's isn't that much for a piece of cheese (allthough that of course depends on the size and weight of the piece). You pay that much in the Netherlands too. Really good cheese might even be a lot more. Going from the Netherlands to Paris is like going from Washington D.C. to New York city. Going from Kansas city to Winnipeg in Canada is like going from Amsterdam to Boedapest in Hungary. That's isn't that common here either. The towel heater is just a regular radiator but designed in a way that it can also be used in a different way.

[@framek5736]

Supermarkets are not a luxury, they are in fact a plaque. Where supermarkets were opened they forced the smaller, dedicated businesses like the butcher, the dairy shop, bakeries, etc. out of business. Like in older cities like Amsterdam every little neighborhood had it's own bakery, etc., usually situated at the corners of a living block or street. They're all gone now, some in more crowded areas or shopping streets survived. So from a max. one minute walk to the corner to buy bread, milk, vegetables, meat or whatever you are now forced to go to a supermarket to buy a lesser quality product.

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

You are referring to the good old days? When there were small shops everywhere but the average blue collar family struggled to survive? Sorry but I don't share your enthusiasm. We had those small business too and yes, some dissapeared here too. Not because they couldn't compete with supermarkets but because the owners wanted to retire and their kids chose for different carreers or they had no kids. There are still some left, around here at least, but they changed. Are more focused on personal service and product knowledge and high quality, where the supermarket is more about a lot for less. It's good that people have more options that fit different budgets.

[@framek5736]

@@gert-janvanderlee5307 Your rural town seems to be very different from major cities. In Amsterdam e.g. most small business were forced out of business because the A) could not compete with a supermarket, since supermarkets are part of a chain and therefor pay a lower price and B) lost clientele because it was too convenient to buy all groceries at once in the supermarket. In major cities there was always enough interest to take over a store from people who wanted to start a small business for themselves, besides the children of the present operator.

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

​@@framek5736There still can be if they don't focus on competing with supermarket prices but more on excellent service, higher quality.

[@howardtreesong4860]

You may be paying $10 for a piece of cheese, but in the Netherlands it'll actually always be great cheese.

[@jtb357]

In provincie Groningen zijn echt wel dorpen waar gewoon niets is, daar zijn auto's wel echt nodig.

[@BobWitlox]

Overal in Nederland. Ik woon in een klein dorp bij Den Bosch en ik doe alles met de auto. Dichtsbijzijnde supermarkt is 10 minuten met de auto.

[@rpfs2691]

Dat is een vrij nieuwe ontwikkeling. Twintig jaar geleden hadden die dorpjes nog wel een slager, en bakker en een kruidenier.

[@JelmerStienstra]

Overal buiten de (rand)stad inderdaad. Daar is soms wel iets maar niet alles dus auto geen (overbodige) luxe

[@H1SCOTTY]

@@rpfs2691 bij ons in Wernhout toch echt juist andersom en zo bij tal van kleinere dorpen in de grensregio. Er wordt al ruim een decennium flink gebouwd. toen de provincie kwam vertellen dat we een pinautomaat nodig hadden was ik net uitgevlogen, ik zei ook dat ik niet meer terug zou komen, maar er werd al lang niet meer gebouwd (toen twintig jaar geleden begin ‘90’s), nu een zalencomplex in het centrum en een nieuwe woonwijk kwam er ook weer een supermarkt terug en stijgt het aantal leerlingen op de basisschool.

[@RoastHardy]

Op de fiets is alles eigenlijk al gauw een klein uurtje trappen, maar met 'n biertje of twee in m'n binnenzak en 'n pretpeuk in m'n zakasbak lukt het prima! Maar als je wil overdrijven kan je nog altijd met een privé vliegtuigje van Airport Eelde naar Schiphol Amsterdam om een trui te halen bij de Bijenkorf, eigenlijk zijn de mogelijkheden hier zowat eindeloos, alleen de ondergrondse bestrijkt niet het hele land. Of wel? Weet 't eigenlijk niet. Rij se!

[@Feeburgproducties]

This thing in the bathroom to 'dry and warm up your towels'? Its a heater with a shape that you can put your towels on it. Its not specifically a toweldryer or towelwarmer. ☺️

[@jokeschaap3505]

Did you ever realize dat "afspeelsnelheid 75%" is advisable for Dutch people to listen to your vlogs?

[@ingridb1524]

To Paris for the weekend? In high school we went to Paris on a school day trip. We left at 6am, it’s about a 5 hour drive and came back around 10 or 11 in the evening.

[@efexor666]

That towel track is not to warm them, but to dry them 🤷

[@WrightsW5]

I live the UK, 5 minutes walk to a supermarket, 10 minutes walk covers 4 supermarkets, way too many!

[@H1SCOTTY]

The Dutch have not even much vacation days and payed leave when comparing with other European countries. We do work more efficient and that means as much as we work less hours, but we do work longer before pensions. When leaving my birthplace I went back for a town meeting and the provincial government came to tell we needed an ATM, I’ve told them I wouldn’t come back but if I’d have the chance I’ve would’ve stayed. Now almost twenty years later they have more new builds and even a supermarket, so the town is “saved” because in my days they would worry if they could work the school with declining young couples. Living next to the border we grown up with crossing the border for cheaper gasoline and beer (and cigarettes but not for us), as teen we went every weekend partying in Belgium. One of the first times it was confronting with Belgian police with drawn automatic weapons at the border when they would never be there and a mom who’d drive couldn’t cross because she didn’t had a passport with her. Nowadays is probably even more because the raised drinking age to eighteen years old instead of sixteen.

[@doomie21]

Wij hebben niet veel nationale feestdagen zoals in andere landen maar qua vakantiedagen verschillen de landen niet veel.

[@Rising_Pho3nix_23]

I'm watching and I'm like "I'll take it you don't have to keep selling" lmao. Applying for passport Monday. Learning Dutch and working on my trade. Found comparable housing. Next step, work on CV and reach out to remote-hire employment. I hope to be moved by the middle of 2027

[@dutchboynl2082]

I was treated for PTSD from time in Vietnam. USA Veterans are ignored., Luckjilyg I got treatment in my home country and they were AGAINST the war in Vietnam but respect veterans of ANY WAR.

[@howardtreesong4860]

The way US veterans are ignored is WILD given how gung ho the nation is for going to war. You'd expect vets to be taken better care of... dude, it's not even close. /I'm not inclined to war at all, it's typically prosecuted really poorly, and it should be the very last thing any nation considers before the actual thing. But, if you've shed blood for your country the very least you should be expecting is free healthcare for life. You got hurt during combat and you got a Purple Heart? Bingo, free healthcare for life. That shouldn't even be a question. //that's just me, I get all kinds of crazy ideas like that all the time.

[@herbayum76]

Its striking she doesnt mention the variety in architecture..the many well kept historical villages and towns..the variety in spheres you can experience within say 50 km of where you live..the location of the Netherlands..just in the center between Germany, France and the UK ...is splendid

[@moniquek6400]

Another point about health insurance in the Netherlands is that it doesn't depend on your employer. Changing jobs, or being unemployed while looking for a job has no effect on your insurance. I've heard/read stories about so many people in the US that couldn't change jobs, some even had to relocate across state lines with the company they worked for, all because they couldn't afford to lose the health insurance due to a sick partner/child.

[@arnoldpalthe3915]

basic health insurance in the Netherlands is mandatory, job or not.

[@Magnetroman]

Another thing is real natural christmas trees. In the Netherlands you can buy a tree for about €15 ($16-$17). In NYC a tree will cost you more than $170 for a very small one. .

[@smrndmthngntbt]

Wow. I didn't know that. We just bought an amazing small (around 1 m) tree for 18 euro.

[@KeesKouwenberg]

I never realized this, I love living in the Neherlands, but this makes me feel even luckier. All those things are so normal for me, I just take them for granted. And funny you think it's weird to go to Paris for the weekend, while Americans drive that distance and even more, to just visit a friend 🙂

[@sandravermeulen9729]

We don't have bakeries in every neighborhood😅 I don't know where you went but...no that's not a thing. I have to go into the center of the city/town to find a bakery. And people who go to Paris over the weekend either saved up for that trip or they are rich. You make it sound way too casual. Like we all go there every other weekend 😂

[@eddiezweers4158]

@6:05 Did you know, in 1810 during the French occupation of The Netherlands, under Napoleon, a "WINDOW tax" (yep, window tax) was introduced. Window tax was a property tax based on the NUMBER of windows in a house...So maybe, I don't know, I just came up with that idea, just because of that window tax, we found an efficient way to ventilate a room/house with the smallest amount of windows? I dunno. Cheers.

[@sandervanderstap]

Being dutch i watched some of your youtubes. One thing i missed is dutch bicycling. And the dutch refusal to wear a helmet. I understand you are parent now. Dutch kids get traffic lessons (and their first “real” bicycle) starting at kindergarten. Followed by an exam riding bicycle on regular roads around age 11. Bicycling without a helmet your kid is supposed to drive through Amsterdam, watched by volunteers on every corner of the street. Misstakes are not allowed: Then your kid needs re-exam, until pass of the tests. I advise tourists to rent a helmet with their bike, because dutchies are fluent, good schooled bicyclist. Dutchies dont wear helmets, even seniors prefer a quick painless death instead of wearing a helmet. Its culture. Me too, but i am dutch…

[@MrEoinkeane]

Oh, Dutch aren’t good cyclists. Dutch are arrogant cyclists. There’s a difference hahaha! I’m Dutch myself, so I know exactly how it works. But I occasionally take one of those rental mopeds… and someone on a bike moves in front of me when I am at the front of the traffic lights and is insulted that I almost drove him/her off the socks because I am faster at speed than a cyclist. That arrogance and keeping that in mind(sorting 500m before you turn) is why I do agree tourists should wear a helmet. More rural places here also do not have this problem. But in Americano’s case of living in Amsterdam, that’s mostly arrogance, not skill

[@gabiballetje]

Yeah, general way the US is built is weird, completely for cars only by now, but for seven decades the wages and costs etc. have gone up up together, so many people now have problems with this. The local shopping centres, even for groceries, vegeatbles, fruit, bread, butcher, and some smaller simple things is hard to find, but should be standard. It saves a lot on time, money, cost, and the bigger shopping centres shouldn't have to be that big because your general needs shouldn't be there, they should be close to home. Same goes for public transit, it's horrible. Honestly, the US should make a brand new US city, space enough, and sit aroudn the table with some EU countries, figure our road layouts, shops, how many, what type, where, public transit, outside city connection transit, road layouts, and so on. You'll see doing it very differently will work like a charm. Health insurance, yeah, a fun one, many americans see our insurance as too socialist or even communist, but the funny thing is, you have WAY better coverage, for less, on average the US citizens pay 2-3 over what we pay, for worse care, are far more likley to incur massive debt, they often go get it later because expensive, problems are worse because of that, you cannot work for longer, costs go up, problems are harder to solve if they still can be solved, more likely you cannot work anymore, meaning more people living off of welfare, less goes to the economy, more people in poverty, resulting in more crime too, it is asinine.

[@Piet_Hein]

Hello, I have been on holiday in the USA a lot, I still notice a few things. Here in the Netherlands all cables are underground except the 300k high voltage, all traffic lights switch on offer where most cars are cyclist or pedestrians get priority, From every tap comes better water than you buy in a bottle, 94% of the toilet drains are connected to the sewer,If you rarely see a beggar, and in the kitchen everyone I know has a Quooker (a hot, cold, boiling water tap)

[@gillesvankralingen66]

rarely see a beggar? you must not have been to Rotterdam in a while, huge increase in homelessness here in the past year or so

[@Piet_Hein]

That's right, but when you travel the USA you see thousands of them

[@effende]

I've never seen a Quooker at anyone's place 😊

[@Piet_Hein]

A kitchen tap where hot and cold and boiling water immediately comes out, uses no gas and very little electricity. I have one of 15 years old and if it would break I would immediately buy a new one. my daughter has one with sparkling and ice water.

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

Lol how funny I have this on my ‘videos to make’ list for my channel!! Excited for the video, love your channel!!

[@rairei]

I love your channel as well 🙂

[@DominoLarry]

The whole "go abroad" thing can also have to do with just how small the netherlands is compated to the usa? I mean, two hours in the train and youre already in germany or belgium. The USA is just bigger so of course you dont go to mexico over the weekend when you live in new york?

[@Paulski25]

Minor correction about being sick in the Netherlands. You are correct that there is no legal limit on calling in sick to your workplace. Most employers here have a policy that when you call in sick too often or too long, that you you have a talk to an insurance doctor for possible workrelated reasons. Being sick too much may also hurt carreer opportunities with your current employer

[@krisarmstrong3266]

It’s almost like the US is a very large country of 350m people with different regions and multiple cultures as opposed to a small country of 18m.

[@remc0s]

Dutchman here. Yesterday i had this conversation with an American here on KZbin about "the greatest country in the world." When i told him i'm from the Netherlands he told me to "Stop relying on America for everything" 😂 Really made my day

[@dutchboynl2082]

haha Americans are so ignorant

[@smrndmthngntbt]

Many of those "the greatest country" people would probably not even find the Netherlands on a map, let alone bother to know about its economic tips, like being a huge transportation hub and chip manufacturer.

[@EGO0808]

@@smrndmthngntbtFYI, The Netherlands is not a known as a chip manufacturer.

[@Someperson-]

Chip manufacturing machine manufacturer haha ​@@smrndmthngntbt

[@edherkless3812]

The indoctrination and propaganda in the US is outrageous. Education is only what "they" want you to know.

[@TrayiGems]

I am in India, and want to get job in Netherlands. How is that possible? Could you shed some light ?

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

We go shopping in Nordhorn, Germany...we live in Zwolle, the Netherlands, the difference in fuel prices etc, pays for the travel costs :)

[@rairei]

Mostly doors (expanded windows) have the same tilting concept, nearly 90-100% of them. About 50 years ago it didn't work all with the one handle but with an additonal handle. Imho zoning is nowadays a big bad concept in USA keeping groceries, bakeries, everything quite far away (e.g. in suburbs) from housing that you have to jump into your car A lot of points I would consider in addition as European points. Here in Germany we have 6 weeks (=big belly) paid before giving birth (employees) and if there is any medical danger for child or mother > it is unlimited before birth

[@СергейДрузь-ь3ж]

What about the internet is it super fast? Is dentistry affordable in Netherlands, particularly crowns and implants? Is the quality excellent?

[@rmfishy]

The thing about sick days is pretty misleading. Yeah, officially we don't have a limit. But most companies will start thinking of firing you or having a very stern talk if you get ill 3 times or more in a year.

[@flitsertheo]

And if you are old enough my company will consider putting you on "medical pension". Which of course has negative financial consequences.

[@spvdijk]

Several years ago I had a (female) colleague who who on holiday with her boyfriend. Afterwards we asked how the vacation was. She said she had spend half of their vacation in bed; because she was sick. She did not know she could get her vacations days back because when you are sick you are sick.

[@sherlockhomeless7138]

Five minute drive to the supermaket? Nou, dat vind ik nog steeds niet heel ver. Ik dacht.. misschien is het vijfentwintig minuten rijden voor een supermarkt in Amerika ofzo. Ik woon in een dorp in Friesland en we hebben geen supermarkt in ons dorp en in de twee dorpen dichtbij zijn alleen twee dure buurtsupers. Voor een Lidl, AH, Aldi of Jumbo moet ik 7 km rijden. Dat is al gauw 8 of 9 minuten. Ik denk dat dit voor wel meer gebieden geldt in minder dichtbevolkte gebieden.

[@JelmerStienstra]

Je moet ook proberen een park te vinden in een dorp😅 Video gaat vooral over situatie in de (rand)stad

[@BikerMouse80]

When i heard about the 'sick days' in America en few years ago i was totally baffled! That's so weird to us in the Netherlands. If you're sick you just call. I was sick for about 10 days. No worries about days of managers who get mad. Just wait till you feel better and go back to work again.

[@lunaandstella825]

In the netherlands cheapest cheese you can often get on the farmers markets. I was suprised that in us/canada farmers markets were more expensive than the supermarket. Here it is the cheap option because it takes out the middle men. Also travelling to paris on the weekend is common, but to new york or LA is not.. like you still can travel to a big city when you are in the us, just not paris. Also travelling to another country within europe I think is comparable to travelling to another state in the us?

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

You sick when you have a fever, or have a virus that can make your colleges sick... Or got wounded or broke a bone.. have pain..

[@saraiahhogendike664]

Zonder auto kan alleen in de randstad. Of als je dichtbij goed OV woont. Veel plekken moet je anders echt wel 30 -45 minuten fietsen. Lokale winkels zijn inmiddels weg. Buslijn ook. Het kan, als je gezond bent.

[@LaurenWilson-cm8ic]

Second half, about "big ticket" items, social services, etc. is totally believable; even comparing social rights and services here in Canada to the U.S. (I've lived all over both) the contrast is huge. The Netherlands sounds even better that way! But the first half, about "small ticket" items, REALLY depends on where you live in the U.S. America is diverse: suburban planning and modern zoning has made access to parks & shops etc. very hard, but many older towns and cities still have neighbourhood bakeries, shops, and parks, just like you describe. And really, other than the built in fridges, everything else is quite common in the U.S. (ex. never had an apt. where the windows couldn't crank open halfway). Maybe you're comparing to a particular U.S. region, or city?

[@the10thplague]

I partially disagree on the supermarket situation. In cities, yes, there a supermarket every few hundred meters. But in smaller towns, they are getting increasingly scarce. Towns that dont have any store at all anymore are getting more common. This is especially prominent in the "periphery", so outside of the randstad. Re bakeries: god, there used to be so many more just 20 years ago! I miss having multiple real bakeries on a 5 minute-walk distance. Also sick leave is not unlimited. Paid sick leave is max 2 years. After that your employer can and will terminate your contract - in many cases you'll have a "vaststellingsovereenkomst' way earlier tho. After that you would enter welfare. But, before being eligible there you must sell basically all your belongings (including your dwelling, if you own it).

[@wayaca47]

Great insightful & infornative video. Kudos. Looking forward to more video 🎉

[@hammereisen7493]

In the Netherlands most homes have build in toilets. The cisterns are built into the wall. The kitchens have light and bright colored cabinets. No more dark brown oak wood kitchens.

[@numberoneolive2464]

The supermarket is a city thing though. As someone who grew up in a small village in the country side, with not a single store except for a souvenir shop, it was such a luxury going to the city where you can go to the supermarket 7 days a week till around 10pm. And even after that theres options to go to a nightshop. I vote for the reverse video too!! What do you consider things that are common in America that would be considered a luxury product in the Netherlands

[@petersilva037]

For people wondering about differences between Canadians and Americans... We have normal healthcare, like the Dutch... We have no reticence to ask for an ambulance or go to a doctor. It is really striking to see (dozens of) US movies or series where the whole plot pivots around having to pay for some expensive healthcare. Surreal. On the other hand, we do have to count our sick days... We get an annual budget of paid sick leave, and after that, you go into unpaid sick leave... Also, parental leave is totally a normal thing here, where we understand it isn't south of the border... It's legally required here for employers to grant that (a year ish most of the country... maybe 2 in Quebec?) So we're kind of almost like a "normal" country... but a little American also. We've seen "Go FundMe" compaigns because someone is having a baby... (as in literally to pay for the hospital care for the birth) again... that's kind of odd for us... We're just taken care of. I feel really bad for Americans, and wish they would join the 1st world. Honestly... healthcare is not a luxury, nobody can choose their health issues, and they can't do any reasonable competitive shopping once they have them. U.S. seems like the absolute worst possible model for private sector involvement.

[@jossebox]

Tip voor volgende post: Oranje en het oranjegevoel

[@BrazenNL]

Yeah, we have everything you mention. The things I like most (besides your big ticket items) are the little shopping area between two different public transport stops and home (within 5 minutes walking distance) and 42 days PTO (does not include big holidays like xmas, those already are a day off). I sell back a month each year as I don't use them.

[@Rosalie-ct8mi]

OOh my goshh you are not using all your free days?? Worcaholic?

[@Sanne_Lux]

I would still call the towel heaters and built-in fridges pretty fancy-schmancy actually. I think they're really only commonplace in very new houses.

[@hansbeukers8193]

no. many people install them in their old houses. you can buy them in any hardware store in your neighbourhood.

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

It is only part of the story, when you look at American fridges, they are twice as big as the ones we have, and they have a breakfast nook and a pantry etc etc. Of course depending on your money. On the other hand we often have a bijkeuken with an extra fridge or the extra fridge is in the garage. About the windows, you do not open them with airconditioning. Comparing is just not really possible. ​@@fvefve12

[@Gnomelotte]

I don't know how common those fancy windows are, but I've seen more of them on YT then in real life.

[@janneman7710]

I assume there is also a big difference in tap water between the Netherlands and a large part of the US Here in the Netherlands you can assume that tap water is safe to drink throughout the country

[@BrianDickens4]

A big part of this is that in most places in the Netherlands we don't chlorinate the water, as it's not necessary due to the way water gets cleaned over here. In Tilburg, where I live, the water is actually so good it's bottled up to be sold.

[@framek5736]

You do not have to assume anything about tapwater in The Netherlands. It is safe to drink, period! Due to their independence and the non-profit nature of the watercompanies, the very strict regulations and the independent quality checks I trust the quality throughout the country. And since I work for one of these companies I happen to know a little about it.

[@BoGy1980]

I live in the city of Antwerp (Belgium), which is the biggest city in my country after Brussels. I live in an appartment with a big park in front of my door; no bricks on the other side of the street. I'd never want to move away since I'm used to having a piece of nature when i look out of the window.