Seeing as how the powers that be made it almost impossible for me to work from home, I put myself into the 'job-market'!
Before they will offer me anything, I have to improve my language skills. (Dutch.)
So, back to school tomorrow to learn more lingo. I explained at the job centre that I was quite capable of doing a thousand and one things without ever opening my mouth. 'Not good enough', I'm told. I said, 'Well, if that's the situation, I'll go on benefit!'
'OK' she says, 'Here's the forms!'
What a situation! I'm prevented from working for myself due to financial overheads imposed by third-parties, and yet they are quite prepared to offer me financial assistance. How crazy is that?
The conversation at the job centre, by the way, which lasted about 40 min's, was all conducted in English!
Ken ;)
Good Luck mate......I know that your well qualifed in your own field.
Went down the same road Three times for my Nederlands.Nearly 15 years ago
First Evening Classes...then Twice in the day...also Logopedie[ Speech Therapy] Because Im going Deaf.Hearing Loss Left ear 60% Right ear40%
Managed at 59 to round off all my Diploma,s for my work
at 60...Promotion.... 61....Stopped with work as Foreman[ Personel reasons]
Its really worth the effort Ken I know how much you want to stay in Belgie Belguim.....and it is a Challenge..all I can say my friend is go for it what have you to lose...nothing... but lots too gain Good Luck Ken.It will all come together believe me mate.
Veel Success mijn Vriend gaat proberen!! Groet Mike
Ken
Look at it this way: if you have to learn a foreign language then Dutch is closer to English than any other one. The biggest barrier is getting started. You'll sson be blabbering away grand style. 8)
Good luck!
Good luck Ken, it's never a waste of time learning something new :)