What its like Working in the Netherlands As An American / Diary of an American Living in Amsterdam

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Yoooo happy Wednesday!!! Today I’m spilling the teas on how I got my first job here in the Netherlands in amsterdam. Do you remember your first time !! ?? Let me know!

[@kboogie241]

Nephew this is so awesome! You stepped out in faith and look how things turned out for you and your family! Continued success nephew! 🥷🏽🥷🏽☕️

[@mavadelo]

Good on you man, you did your dues back home and it paid out when you came here. Let people say what they want to say.. it is just jealousy. When you talk about your job you just basically start glowing, wouldn't we all want a job that made us that happy? Good luck with whateverr the future brings man.

[@ValentijnStomp]

What an interesting story! I’m a filmmaker living in Haarlem great so see you’re excited of you guys living here. If you ever wanna grab a coffee I would love to!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@ValentijnStomp whaaaat seriously!!! Ayyyeee!!!!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@ValentijnStompman that’s so dope! I’m actually in a Haarlem film group but it’s all in Dutch! Hahahaa

[@ValentijnStomp]

Man you won’t believe this, when I was driving past the station an hour after typing that message I saw you walk past Haarlem station!

[@InMyConcertBag]

Yooo! This was great vlog today. Very Inspiring! We both work or worked in media and I am not on the creative side either but I love my media job. The creativity is in my youtube channel. So, it balance out. Anyway, thank you for this video.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyyeeee thanks so much for watching. Wow you work in media too!?

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oh and I’m the same way! That’s the main reason I do my channel hahahah

[@aislingbooks]

I could tell you worked in the media - you're highly entertaining - ha!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@aislingbooks Hahaah

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@aislingbooks aww thanks! Heheeh I mean I wasn’t always entertaining lol 😂

[@jonwalzmusic]

Man, yeah it definitely cost a lot to move our lives here. We also did the DAFT visa (with my wife's business) and, even though it's pretty straight forward, things add up quickly. I've found the job hunt to somewhat challenging (this is why I was in Haarlem the other day!). First job: Janitor.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oooh wow!!! You came through the daft program? That’s amazing!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oooh dude hope you get the job! I got my fingers crossed for you! 🤞

[@theoneandonly4302]

Yooooohh be proud the way you got to this point. You did it and found everything out by yourself. Of course you missed some benefits by not not being transfered by the company. But you got a lifetime experience. I tried it twice in my life as traveler and learned tons of things. I didn't reached my end goal (emigrating from the Netherlands) but I'm a well experienced world traveler and I'm not afraid to make big steps in life

[@KraKra-Ah]

Inspirational! ❤

[@BeginningsAndPaths]

Great move, Sky 😊 To calculate all the things for such a leap... you have to be a good chess player 😄 As for my first job, I was an radio reporter intern. Than did different jobs in and out of the media field before returning to the radio being a news anchor. And yes, networking is really important. Thanks for the insights 🙏😊

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@BeginningsAndPaths Ayye thanks so much so happy you enjoy the video. Wow your first job was a radio reporter!!? What a great job!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@BeginningsAndPathsyou have a great story!

[@MrKmallory]

I work in the TV/entertainment industry here in L.A. and am contemplating an international move. Hearing your story is truly inspiring! Have you learned any Dutch, and is Dutch needed in your everyday life?

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Whaaat you in the industry too! That’s sooo dope! Not gonna lie I do miss LA sometimes.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oh and as for knowing Dutch, I know a little.. but you don’t need to know a lot.. what’s crazy is that.. even when you speak Dutch everyone responds in English lol

[@mmasetemasegophatshwane8832]

Depends on where you live in the Netherlands​@@ItzSKYVlogs

[@DavidTOnline]

Wow Brother this just goes to show determination and hard work eventually will get you where you wanna be

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@DavidTOnline yoooooo d!!! I thought about you yesterday man! I watched your video again and wanted to go over some stuff with you.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@DavidTOnline actually imma just text you hahaha

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@DavidTOnline and yea man! Dude I mean.. I was damn there talking with Matt Leblanc trying to get us abroad hahah

[@DavidTOnline]

@ItzSKYVlogs You did well Brother I Salute You

[@carlbarton772]

Loving your journey, many people have a portfolio career now Always be ready with something to show your network. The next person you connect with could be one that helps.....

[@larryryan6003]

🥷🥷☕ Very interesting story. Thanks for sharing!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@larryryan6003 ayyyeee Larry! Thanks so much!!!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@larryryan6003 maaan thank you for watching till the end as well! Dude I feel like you always watch til the end. So man if you hear or see anything that I could do better you have to let me know! lol 😂

[@larryryan6003]

@ItzSKYVlogs You're now leaving your graphics up long enough for an old man to read. 😃

[@vanhetgoor]

So, you are working on the death of television on both fronts, very clever.

[@macairhead5137]

Funny tidbit: you have to pay interns in the Netherlands. Not a lot, mind you, but there are set amounts, I think.

[@RogierYou]

If you get transferred you should make sure you can apply as a “knowledge worker” and take advantage of the 30% ruling. Not only for the tax break but the best perk is that you can transfer your US Driver license!

[@jonathantriplehorn2785]

I admire the hell outta the fact that you moved abroad WITHOUT a job lined up, something that some might see as irresponsible or reckless, but you made the calculated risk and took the leap, backed by your savings, your hustle, and your family. Your kids were born in the US right? Also, how DID you move to the Netherlands without a job? Did you just go over as a tourist and have a 3 month deadlinw to line something up? Would love to know those details on the visa side. Also: my first job was for a landscaping company. I only lasted like 2 months at that job 😂

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@jonathantriplehorn2785 oh man! My wife has her Irish citizenship. So when we moved I started a business with my youtube channels with the intentions of sponsoring my wife but when we did the final paper work for immigration, they said it would be best if we just all went under my wife’s Irish citizenship

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@jonathantriplehorn2785 also thanks so much!!! I really appreciate it man! Oh as for moving I had a lot in savings! I mean I was saving for a house in LA so all I had to do was show that o had a certain amount of money..(sorry I can’t remember exactly how much) and yea we were fine

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@jonathantriplehorn2785 oh Nice.! Hahaha man I think I stayed at the movies for like 4 years! Waaay longer than I should have lol

[@303Resurrection]

Congratulations 🎉

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyeee thanks! I love my job here

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

What was your first job?

[@303Resurrection]

@@ItzSKYVlogs Night auditor in a Miami Beach hotel

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

I don't own a working TV, haven't watched tv in a few years now..., don't miss it, enough stuff on you tube... lol. Watching my own videos... Don't have a job, have no income, work as a volunteer SideWalkAstronomer.. the sky is not the limit for me, it is what i watch, and show folks.. if you ever in Zwolle, feel free to come have a look at the universe, or maybe just the Moon :) No worries: For free :)

[@bigtreefoot]

Before you even said the word networking, I knew you were going to say that it is the key you got a network

[@JasonRamosNJ]

How do you move from USA to NL? I want to ramp up. I thought I had to have a job first to get a work visa or sponsorship from a job. You mentioned you both went there without jobs. How was that possible? I would like to do the same. Help!

[@happytester]

One option is like he said - work for a big company and convince them to transfer you. Another option he mentioned is DAFT - check it out on the Dutch government website. They lay out exactly what you need to do.

[@JasonRamosNJ]

@@happytester I only want to do for 2-3mo and finding a temp job isnt easy or the same process. No process would be needed in what I am trying to do. It wasnt clear how they did it. He literally just went without a job and figured it out. Getting everything aposilted is rough in New York from another state. I am not looking to do long term. I really just want to use my 3mo passport allowance and go back to USA. I want a hybrid plan. Daft is 2yrs paperwork, lawyer, etc etc etc 5K in a bank etc etc etc. No job is going to hire me then send me over. I am a Realtor.

[@nysonug]

Mann you worked on FBI series man i love their shows big ups

[@ShugAveri]

my first job was McDonalds when I was 14 years old. I now work for a bank.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oooh wow!!!! I almost got a job at McDonald’s but they wouldn’t hire me. So I went to the movies instead .

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Hope your enjoying your job at the bank

[@Josco31]

Thanks! I was looking to get over there as a freelancer. I'm still coming for your hood, though, 😂!

[@byrdmangainz9192]

What up Mister Monies!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@byrdmangainz9192 yoooooo how are you pimpin!

[@KIWI_ADVENTURES]

🥷🥷☕️ I actually started noticing that you are doing more talking and less music/ B- roll video, is it easier to edit? Retain more viewers? Also are you going to continue with the answer to the comments?

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyyeeew Kiwi!!! How are you!!! Yea I’ve been trying a new editing style. How do you like it.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Only because the broll needs to make sense and not just be used as a transition.

[@KIWI_ADVENTURES]

@@ItzSKYVlogs i like it, keeps you more engaged on the screen!!

[@BrionneOlsen]

Maybe there’s a South African company (I doubt it) and I can move there 😄. Would need to convince the wife to move though (less likely) 😅. Guess I need to stick to KZbin and my regular job (radio).

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayeee B! You never know!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Hahaha honestly you can just start a business here.. hahaha

[@artDante24]

Wow, interesting

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyyeee how are you Dante!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Man thanks so much for watching

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

RIP the tiny ebike.

[@iamnotapoet]

Whenever you go (the Netherlands), there you are. In 2034+ we will figure a way to get there to BeerVlog with you. But, if you get to the East Coast before then , BEER 🍺 VLOG with us. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ooh man don’t worry. I come to the states every year so we will definitely get that beer!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Hahahaah

[@DevrinBradford]

Sky!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyye D!! How are you!!! Dude I need to catch up on your videos!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Man I hope you doing well.

[@DevrinBradford]

@@ItzSKYVlogs doing well man just grinding making content like you bro!

[@marlinwoodruff2292]

Just leap knowing the net is there…

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Yea man that’s exactly what it felt like.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Scary but know that it would work out.

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

Best way to get a job today is to "maximize your self worth" in that field. Know how to sell yourself, and note nothing is given, it is rather earned. 1.) do personal projects and document them. ( Eg. KZbin, blogs, websites, estes.etc.) 2.) learn to master your craft. 3.) improve reading and writing grammar and vocabulary. 4.) thank positive and avoid putting other down. Learn to communicate and express the proper way. Best of luck.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@SkyDomeVIZE yoooooo this is great!!

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@SkyDomeVIZE wow you laid it all out like a true boss!!! Wow thank you!

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

@@ItzSKYVlogs No problem, I've been around the block a few times. In all reality one really has to stay humble, stay around the right people, and don't let others put you down.

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

@@ItzSKYVlogs hahahaha. No I do not want the reasonability.lol

[@ayopoetikvisuals8474]

How often do you use the OP3 bro?

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Oh man like everytime I film. Hahaha

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

I use it a lot for broll. And be killing it with the travel channel

[@ayopoetikvisuals8474]

@@ItzSKYVlogs you motivate me brother. I’m about to start vlogging with the pocket 3.

[@ayopoetikvisuals8474]

Facts because you a boss ninja!

[@1pinestreet]

🥷🥷☕

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyyee thanks so much for watching till the end.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Really hope you enjoyed it

[@mathijs9365]

International companies are here bc dutch know english and tax evasion.

[@andij605]

also for media companies the network speeds and support for satellite uplink etc is important. you don't get the full range of stuff you need for running a network in most other countries outside of the USA

[@jacvanloon4209]

🤙&😎

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Ayyeee thanks so much for watching

[@Stracciways23]

how much tax you pay or you dont pay taxes?

[@AntonioStocks]

Do you need to give up your American citizenship very curious

[@lws7394]

no . But non EU/Swiss citizen's employers need a work license, which has requirements . ( Which, I don't know..)/

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

No I don’t think so. I didn’t give up anything. Lol

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

My wife and I moved because she has her Irish citizenship

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@lws7394thanks for the info :)

[@AntonioStocks]

@@ItzSKYVlogs thanks very much for the info! I would say it does look lively out there. & the way you do you vlogs sometimes it seem like you have the city to yourself 😎dope vlogs bro

[@allblueberries]

Pull up if you want some smoke 😅.

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@allblueberries hahahaah

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@allblueberries it’s true.. Man you should have seen the comments on the video I made a while back talking about buying a house here.. people flipped lol

[@jsb7975]

What are the two armed figures doing, upper left at your END shot ?

[@DutchinBrazil]

Tax purposes 😂 thats why they are here, they have special agreements with the Dutch tax authorities

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@DutchinBrazil ahhh that makes so much sense! Hahah

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@DutchinBrazil it’s kinda dumb I still have to dye my American taxes! Hahaha

[@macairhead5137]

@@ItzSKYVlogsdo you though? Have you checked?

[@iseenjahsenye8249]

We are back , big up the ninja boss 🥷 God knows when your ready

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@iseenjahsenye8249 Ayye thanks!!! Thanks so much for all the support

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

@@iseenjahsenye8249 let’s get it! We are definitely gonna keep going