Working in USA vs The Netherlands: 12 Biggest Differences

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🇺🇸 What’s been your experience working in the US? In the Netherlands? 🇳🇱
Comment from : David Wen

Ok now calculate the effective hourly rate of those jobs factoring in the hours worked each week, the amount of time off in a year and how long it takes to get to place of work I think you'll find that (for median jobs at least) the US will look a lot less shiny when you realise that to gain that extra 40 take home pay you may well work twice the hours you would in Europe
Comment from : James May

love the painting!!! brood my man!
Comment from : Abel Kikkert

Thank you for sharing your experience But I couldn’t help noticing one thing When people come to the USA we call them “Immigrants” and that is if they enter the country legally You know what they are called if they enter illegally But if we travel to another country to stay and work, them we call ourselves “Ex-Pats” we are also immigrants that is the truth
Comment from : Miguel Nuñez Muñoz

You don't need to make a lot of money in NL? But you still need to buy a house, in most cases The average house costs anywhere from €600k to €1200k in NL Is there any way to buy it other than making a shit ton of money that I don't know of?
Comment from : TrustMeImAnEngineer

Nice video! About the "sixes-culture", there is actually a minimum score at universities in the Netherlands It's usually at 80, but it can be different for different studies, for example when you study medicine So scoring a 6 is actually (in most cases) 80 of the available score This standard is also used in primary, middle and highschools
Comment from : derBarry

maasjeeee
Comment from : Limbolander

As a dutch student i defiantly do the least to pass my test
Comment from : Nowittnesesallowed

Thank you for your great insight on the topic Mr Wen I like the Brood piece in the background A true dutch staple in many living rooms I'm looking forward to future videos
Comment from : DaftLife

I never ask people ‘what do you do’ Prefer to ask: what keeps you busy Work isn’t everything in life And I don’t care about job titles
Comment from : cyrilio

I prefer high school in the US but prefer college in the netherlands
Comment from : Kwint

This is sooo accurate!!! I work for a Dutch company in the US and Americans are much more careful about what we say!
Comment from : Bethany Elaine

What hes saying about dutch taxes is complete bogus The upper limit where you get taxed 49 is 43k not 73k and there is waay more tiers and its more complex than what he said lol
Comment from : BlackFire

Tax and social deductions are savage in Europe
Comment from : Alex Mercer

kaas
Comment from : Thruseld

About the healthcare as a dutch citizen you also get money each month to pay for your insurance (I get €130) so it is almost free
Comment from : Luca Galle

Sixes culture is not considered something good though It has a negative connotation to it People who aim for excellence are still held in the highest regard and generally get better jobs
Comment from : Lucas

Bro nobody cares where you come from, we’re interested in who you are as a person! 5,5 is actually great because you’ve passed the tests just right! Also some companies have a so called “vrijmibo” it’s a slang for “vrijdag middag borrel” so around 4 or half 5 everybody stops working and grabs a drink and discuss their weekend plans or whatever
Comment from : Rick Hofstede

Dutch guy here: you're missing a few taxes City tax, "dry feet"-tax are standard But if you have a dog for example you need to pay tax per dog
Comment from : Gerrit Maatkamp

I am sorry but comparing US with the Netherlands, is like comparing apples to oranges in many aspects Personally, as a Southern European that have been living in NYC for 15 years that lifestyle in Europe does sound nice but it will get old pretty quick! European countries are known for stupid bureaucracies and endless loophole systems for everything Not sure about NL, but people don’t judge you in EU bc they know they that are limitations on how much you can achieve at work Personally for me, US is the only place in the world I might consider Switzerland lol Although i love Dutch people they are pretty cool Just make sure you stand clear of way on NYC sidewalks, and yea I know that NYC used to be called New Amsterdam lol
Comment from : FR

How easy is it to get visa for IT job?
Comment from : callous21

5:00 yup, i'd rather just get a job from my boss and finish it in time than having to make important descisions for a big company, too much stress
Comment from : Learning Godot

Als je maar lang genoeg normaal blijft, word je vanzelf bijzonderbr(act like a normal person long enough and you'll become special before you know it)brMy favorite dutch sentence
Comment from : Learning Godot

This video has so many inaccuracies Im Dutch, born and raised in the Netherland and can say that this video is full of BS For example He was talking about the six culture (zesjes cultuur) and talked about it like it had a positive connotation to it but the opposite is true Zesjes cultuur is looked down on and is seen as a bad habit Also we do, unfortunately, see/experience education and job title as a part of identity And I can go on This dude is seeing the Netherland very subjectively and sees through rose colored glasses Dont use this video as an advice
Comment from : Ferdi Mendes

Cover the western and european working culture is nice and allbrAsian country work culture (especially those work in the city):brbrYou pretty much don't get paid leaves in the first year of you workbrWorking hour? (maximum) 45h/w Surely, the pay is going to be nice, right? Well depends on where you live Ranging from 34 USD/h to probably 15 USD Sure, it's enough to live, since asian are used to live at parents house To buy your own house with your own salary? Nah To give context, I'm from Malaysia Working here is a hit or miss
Comment from : Areno Zeru

Amazing video! Well done
Comment from : Amirreza Darabi

High taxes here contribute to a huge amount of social safety Great infrastructure, good education, FREE HEALTHCARE & so on
Comment from : Tech no

Mental health (and regular health) are so so much better within Dutch society I think that says enough
Comment from : Tech no

I have never seen such a well-detailed, well-oriented video like this one This guy has a gift for explaining complicated things into a simple way I love every bit of this video because it goes so in-depth and he answers so many things I am so glad I came across this YouTube channel
Comment from : JSmith

0:00: 😊 An American expat shares their experience working in the Netherlands, including differences in culture, work identity, job security, salary, benefits, and burnout br3:13: 🇳🇱 Dutch culture values being average, not showing off, and egalitarianism br6:03: 💼 Work culture and decision-making processes differ between the US and the Netherlands, with the US prioritizing speed and earning potential while the Netherlands values work-life balance and consensus br9:31: 💰 Comparison of salaries and taxes between the Netherlands and the US br12:32: 🌍 Comparison of vacation days and job security between the US and the Netherlands br15:23: 💰 Healthcare in the US is extremely expensive, while it is affordable in the Netherlands br18:45: 🌍 The Netherlands has better employee rights and benefits for burnout compared to the US, but the US offers higher earning potential brRecap by Tammy AI
Comment from : Lily

What if yo saws just enough money,to live in chep country like eastern Europe Or live from your investment?
Comment from : Igor 01

Honestly the best review I have watched so far about the Netherlands You got a new subie😊
Comment from : Sandy Oge

it's not everywhere in NL as described in this video, this describes mainly work of expats working at big international companies in Amsterdam and other main cities and at better positions, there is a big difference if you work for example in international customer support or lower positions or if you work for a local dutch company, you can end up at work for way lower pay, pressure for performance or even longer hours
Comment from : Adrian Lisko

I’m American and work for the federal government I feel that this lifestyle is actually quite close to how you describe European work life I take a pay cut for job stability, excellent healthcare benefits, and good work life balance
Comment from : Will Pickering

kun je laten zien hoe het hier beter is om nbo (werkt met handen : loodgieter,wegenwerkers, ) hoe dat beter is in Nederland dan in Amerika please
Comment from : hello gaming

I have heard that in Swedish, it's "lagom" It's a good attitude for life brSome of us in California (not the high-achievers) say, and mean it, "Have a nice day"
Comment from : William Schoemann

I wouldnt move to the US if you payed me, completely broken, but netherlands would be dope I feel bad for Americans
Comment from : Shawn Smith

The zesjescultuur that u say is more that students are to lazy to do anything It is not a standard Or maybe nowadays its normal because nobody cars
Comment from : Jm B

Cost of living in SF is very expensive 49 something tax rate? Netherland is a thief There is no point to work
Comment from : Lisa M

Of course this difference is also why ALL of the renown tech companies exist in countries with hustle culture (US, Korea, Japan, etc)brbrI think the Netherlands also have large gas and oil resources which subsidizes a lot of the lifestyle brbrAnyways you get the point It's a small country (population) with access to oil/gas money which supports a more leisurely lifestyle
Comment from : Hydro Aegis

I once studied 10 days in a row for a 6 here in the netherlands
Comment from : Joran Minkjan

it would have been more interesting to compare the real spending power you have (i know difficult) because many things - like just food and rental prices - are also considerably higher in the USbrGreat and very interesting video, though!
Comment from : Darren Cooper

This instantly makes me more satisfied with living in germany
Comment from : Darren Cooper

Make money in the US, retire in Dutchland The US is for ambitious people that want to excel, Dutchland is for ppl that want lifelong stability
Comment from : Zeno The Plumber

In France, you pass with 50! In Canada and US, that's an R It is hard when you get degrees from some European countries and US universities think it is a C I think the 50 in France is more like the 75 of Canada
Comment from : Learn Grow

The Dutch are just efficient If a six is a pass, working harder and achieving a seven is just a waste of time That time can be used for other subjects, work or hobbies brbrGoing the extra mile for lets say an 8 would cost a lot of work/free time and in a lot of cases result in a less enjoyable time brbrIts exactly doing what you need to do so you can do what you want to do
Comment from : Gijs

Great comparison, something I really missed in here was the cost of living thoughbrComparing salaries is great and all, but without a clear picture of the cost of living, it's just all numbers
Comment from : Waffle Basket

What makes it worst about the comparison thing is we Americans have also got on to these platforms saying to be “something” you can’t compare yourself to the next person But the video is about how to become that comparison brbrWe are taught to compare since the moment we enter school systems It’s ingrained in all our cultures that have become Americanized
Comment from : Bri A

What exactly are you saying to young people ??? Come in europe and have no develop ??? Stay forever with your 1200 euros a month ? I think money is not a problem for you and you are looking for lifestylei also noticed that you are a single without childrencome onthis vacations for youlife is not vacation what would you suggest to a father with to young chikdren honestly ???
Comment from : Ws

Regarding vacation days: you have to take them because you can only carry 5 to the next year This rule was introduced to prevent a big 'reservoir' buildup
Comment from : Jan Doggen

Your Dutch tax rates are incorrect, there are 3: you pay 19,03 over the first € 37149)
Comment from : Jan Doggen

Interesting video and well made The US isn't only San Francisco(or Texas) though and software engineers outside of those areas make significantly less
Comment from : Suvian

You would say that, if you could make a lot more money in the US You shouldn't have to work as much Or that is at least where my mind goes Could I work in the US for a US income, together with Dutch working hours Sounds efficient right?
Comment from : Dj Vugts

In the salary comparisions you did not count the cost of living in Netherlands and San Francisco Let's compare them:brbrSF Salary for SE - 230k usdbrNetherlands salary for SE - 92,7k euro is 100k USDbrbrConsumer Prices in San Francisco, CA are 448 higher than in Amsterdam (without rent)brConsumer Prices Including Rent in San Francisco, CA are 652 higher than in AmsterdambrRent Prices in San Francisco, CA are 979 higher than in AmsterdambrRestaurant Prices in San Francisco, CA are 350 higher than in AmsterdambrGroceries Prices in San Francisco, CA are 824 higher than in AmsterdambrLocal Purchasing Power in San Francisco, CA is 41 lower than in AmsterdambrbrYou get paid more, but you are waisting MUCH MORE just to live there So in the Netherlands at the end of the month you are left with much more free money rather than in the San Francisco
Comment from : tokyo

You just got lazier 😂
Comment from : Cyll Tndn

Thanks for great content My question as Asian is more about racial harassment Which country is better in terms if protecting racial minority and cosmopolitanism? Especially after covid-19?
Comment from : 닥터 파이낸스Doctor Finance

As an American, how can I get a job in Europe?
Comment from : Hiba AlMasri

I came to the Netherlands from Soith Africa I also found the dutch workplace a weird and wonderful place indeedbrIn SA I would have to keep in mind how long I spend in the restroom at work to be sure I achieve a minimum of 40 hour work week since we had to “beep” in and out to go My manager used to reject my weekly timesheet for missing 2 minutes In NL if you meet your deliverables no one cares whether you pop out to go to the groceries store or pick up a child Family comes first and that is normal, love that about the Netherlands
Comment from : Werner Meyer

When comparing income you should also compared base expenditure Living in San Francisco is way more expensive You also do not get all the social security in the US that you have in the Netherlands
Comment from : wfberkhof

Remember in the usa, you can make a ton more, save and retire much earlier
Comment from : mr Burger

90 agree with you But you seem to forget that it is youtube which giving à platform
Comment from : grand news

Not only we in EU like Latvia have 4 weeks paid vacation by law but also many companies will end their job in friday at 2:30 pm
Comment from : Jurgis

I have lived in the Netherlands, Groningen and I understand you You have a great content!
Comment from : Janis Andins

Love the content
Comment from : Ivans Bikes Bmws

So cool to see a Herman Brood painting on your wal!brMaybe we bump into each other one day, I live in Amsterdam too!
Comment from : Hansoe Venema

The Netherlands is mega woke The USA is merely wokebrThat's the basic difference, and it's one which matters very muchbrThe more Woke the USA becomes, the worse it becomesbrThis has been very clearly demonstrated by the Biden administration
Comment from : Scott Hullinger

Nice video, one more huge difference: maternity and parental leave!
Comment from : Angela Camacho

You got the 'zesjescultuur' a bit wrong That's not a broadly carried concept True, a lot of people tend (tended) to think that way, especially young ones, in high school, but it is usually looked down upon "Those without drive or that won't amount to much"
Comment from : remconet

The USA is the wealthiest nation per capita on earth NOT an accident -brMore like a profound achievement Economic success is currently what the establishment is now working very hard AGAINST The worst enemies of the USA are Americans themselves - in particular the variety of citizen who deliberately curse and take a royal crap on the nation which they inhabit - or used to inhabit brDid such people play a role in election the idiots who have brought us to our deplorable status? Answer ? Absolutely YES, because they elect Leftist-Marxist-Democrat branti-American politicians Californians of the smart sane variety are leaving that state in droves, by the tens of thousands, to several other states, and in many cases to other nations which might possibly be more sane than the nation which they abandoned on account of the idiot Marxist-Democrats who rule and reign over them with an iron fist
Comment from : Scott Hullinger

i like neitherland videoes u like so handsome to tolk
Comment from : selena stha

I am Spanish and by your words explaining the Dutch work system compared to the Spanish, I see they are mostly the same I suppose that the system is ruled by European laws more than national laws
Comment from : Xx Zz

Love the painting
Comment from : Axel van Veen

Great presentation, thank you
Comment from : Vanessa

Working in the Netherlands is becoming a tax slave !!brOver everything you buy save earn you pay tax, and a lot of tax brYou buy a new car, most expensive in the Netherlands than in the rest of Europe Over 20000 euro you must pay tax, over that you must pay again tax called bpm brbrAgainst all european rules you must pay it brbrA liter cola, in Belgium and Germany you pay round €1,09 In the Netherlands you pay €1,69brbrAnd that’s one off the many examples brbrNetherlands sucks !!
Comment from : Hohenstaufen

@12:00 - it says for the UK it is 28 days, that is the minimum including bank holidays, so that would be 20 from work + 8 from bank holidays, but 20 days seems a bit low now eg I have 26 days + 8 bank holidays, so 34 in total So in theory I can take off nearly 2 months of the year as holiday!
Comment from : akt

Be normal (lights up massive spliff)
Comment from : akt

"expat" you mean immigrant
Comment from : Huey Freeman

egalitarianism is declinging , and also the directness it think especially among young people they are more materialistic than older cohorts and more woke in reacting loved your video ❤
Comment from : Jacques Dorenbos

It is not 50 less pay check 😂brUnlike the US everything is 50 cheaper and even the houses are 75 cheaper because they not XXL
Comment from : Desperado070

There is more burnout in the Netherlands because there is pay for doing nothing
Comment from : Steve Peters

As a Dutch I am not a fan of the 6 culture That mentality is taken onto the work floor You notice who had better grades than only 6
Comment from : Daniëlle