Would you rather go work in a Siberia prison camp than go on vacation to Belgium?
I've seen many countries in Europe and I must say that Belgium is the most boring country ever. It's annoying like France, but without the cool monuments and beautiful landscapes. The country only has five our six big cities and these are boring, boring, boring. The nature surrounding these cities is uninspired and boring, filled with flat fields and cows. Belgians think they're smart and educated but they're not. They're ignorant about Americans and our president. Their education system is probably one of the worst in the world. Their capital Brussels is a boring, gray brief case city. Just like its chocolate, Belgium is bad for your health! Your mental health. Hell, their most well known monument is a peeing statue. Need I say more? I rest my case.
Belgium - 6 Answers
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Wow that was cold as ice!! No they arent ignorant about Americans and the idiotic president.
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What was the point of this hateful and misguided rant? I have been to Belgium a number of times and had the time of my life there. It is not half as annoying as France and yes Brussels is boring, that's why tourists shouldn't go there. Tourists should go to the likes of Bruges and the small but interesting towns like Ypres. I don't know what happened to you in Belgium, but if you don't like it then stay away. Just accept that you couldn't possibly have seen it all and that there are parts you might like, and that other people do like.
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i loved belgium! i went to brugges and loved the people and the food and the BEER and CHOCOLATE that they are famous for! they have great art and interesting history and the city is beautiful! and who cares if they don't know anything about our pres. or country? apparently, you don't know much about belgium.
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What a negative quote. Have you ever been in a Siberian prison? I don't think so. I think also you never been in Belgium, and if you have been in Belgium if suppose you were drunken. Or may be you're an real American, your question is an example of this nature.
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It is good that you call yourself a good person because no one else shall call you so. Being not so pretentious, I will give you some answers. Have you ever been to a Siberian prison? I doubt it. You don't know much more about a Siberian prison as of Belgium. And all this because you had a negative experience in Brussels. Mysteriously the question where you explained that has disappeared. Maybe because it shows your real nature! A small comparison between Belgium and a Siberian prison: - Belgium is boring, in a Siberian prison you would not be bored because the guardians would let you work till you drop dead. - There are only 5 big cities in Belgium, so what ? How much big cities are there in the Massachussets where you live ? But in your prison you would not see a town but only trees. - Belgians think they're smart. No, we know there are smarter people but we are certain we are more polite than you. In your prison you would not live long but Belgian have survived the concentration camps in Germany and would survive this also. - Bad education system: Look at your question about Flanders and the smiling fish, it says enough about your education. We know more about the USA than you know about Europe. ps : our educational system has been quoted in the top 10 in a survey of the United Nations. But in your prison this would not make any difference. - Belgium is bad for your health. In prison you would do a murder for a piece of Belgian chocolate. - Most known monument is a peeing statue. Maybe if you are sexually obsessed but you can find a lot better known statues in Belgium. O by the way, I won't say anything about your most famous monument. It has been made by the French. (if you don't know which that is, it's called the Statue of Liberty). To all other Americans, are all good persons like that in the USA ? You have changed a lot since some years because I know some truly good Americans and I can't imagine you've changed so much. My apologises to all other Americans, all this is strictly to this Good Person and is not written to insult you.
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I hate Belgium too. It is boring and the people are kinda pretentious, no offense.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
In belgium how does a tariff work to restric trade
In belgium how does a tariff work to restric trade?
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Tariffs are taxes placed on imports essentially making them more expensive to have and less competitive to locally produced goods.
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If Belgium makes a cellphone and sells it for the equivalent of $100, an American company can make that same phone for $40 and ship it for $5. So the American phone saves the Belgium customer $55. So the Belgium government charges a tariff of $60 per phone that is imported. now the American phone is $105. Too expensive. Everyone buys the $100 phone made in Belgium. The American manufacturer will give up. That customer has fewer choices. Trade has been restricted.
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Tariffs are taxes placed on imports essentially making them more expensive to have and less competitive to locally produced goods.
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If Belgium makes a cellphone and sells it for the equivalent of $100, an American company can make that same phone for $40 and ship it for $5. So the American phone saves the Belgium customer $55. So the Belgium government charges a tariff of $60 per phone that is imported. now the American phone is $105. Too expensive. Everyone buys the $100 phone made in Belgium. The American manufacturer will give up. That customer has fewer choices. Trade has been restricted.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Pros and cons on moving to Brussels, Belgium
Pros and cons on moving to Brussels, Belgium?
I currently live in Northern Europe, would move to Belgium to work for EU institutions. Any cons?
Belgium - 4 Answers
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i don't see any. i used to live there and it was the best year for me ever! i loved the people and the city(BXL). really had great time. the only thing was the weather. really! with all the cheap airlines you have now, you won't even miss your family :) great choice!!
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Brussels is expensive. Well, if it is expensive to eat there, I could only imagine how it costs to live.
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- It is kinda expensive, but I guess most cities in Europe are - It is not always safe to walk alone at night through the city Well, that's about it I think :)
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The best PRO of Brussels : it's multicultural without being a huge city like Paris or London... you can eat typical Nigerian, then learn Tibetan dance and go out in a Brazilian dance club... And you don't even need a car to go to all three places... And a remark to another answer about Brussels being expensive: I really don't think Brussels is expensive, but that's very relative of course... Eating is more expensive than Italy or Spain, but housing is much cheaper. Water costs as much as beer in most restaurants, that makes it expensive for water and cheap for beer ;-) Anyway, if you work for the EU institutions as an expat and with a formal contract, I wouldn't worry too much about the prices in Brussels ;-)
I currently live in Northern Europe, would move to Belgium to work for EU institutions. Any cons?
Belgium - 4 Answers
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i don't see any. i used to live there and it was the best year for me ever! i loved the people and the city(BXL). really had great time. the only thing was the weather. really! with all the cheap airlines you have now, you won't even miss your family :) great choice!!
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Brussels is expensive. Well, if it is expensive to eat there, I could only imagine how it costs to live.
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- It is kinda expensive, but I guess most cities in Europe are - It is not always safe to walk alone at night through the city Well, that's about it I think :)
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The best PRO of Brussels : it's multicultural without being a huge city like Paris or London... you can eat typical Nigerian, then learn Tibetan dance and go out in a Brazilian dance club... And you don't even need a car to go to all three places... And a remark to another answer about Brussels being expensive: I really don't think Brussels is expensive, but that's very relative of course... Eating is more expensive than Italy or Spain, but housing is much cheaper. Water costs as much as beer in most restaurants, that makes it expensive for water and cheap for beer ;-) Anyway, if you work for the EU institutions as an expat and with a formal contract, I wouldn't worry too much about the prices in Brussels ;-)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Cost of live in Brussels Belgium, programmer salary
Cost of live in Brussels Belgium, programmer salary?
Hello, I have the opportunity to work in Brussels, Belgium, as a Software Developer. How much does cost to live there? How much does cost to rent an apartment with a room (nothing fancy - to have a small kitchen, internet, TV). If I cook at home half of the month, and the other half eat in town(fast-food) how much does it cost? Also, transport, some basic health/dental insurance are expensive? Also, which is the average salary for a Delphi programmer with more than 5 years of experience? Thanks in advance for your answers!
Belgium - 2 Answers
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As far as rental 1 bedroom apartment, all depends where you rent - You can go from €600/750 to €900-mo. in most areas - There are expensive areas, and bad areas which I would not consider - You better learn about the different suburbs in the Brussels area - Public transports (metro, trams, buses) are great and very convenient - Meals in restaurants are not expensive if you know where to go - I often eat in the downtown area for €20-25 for dinner with 1 glass of wine - Nothing fancy, but no "fast food" either - No ideas about salaries nowadays, but get €2500/mo minimum - You better inquire - I am no "current" expert in that subject - Employed in Belgium, you will be with the national health plan - affordable - The name of the medical insurances are known as "mutuelle" - .
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The cost of food in supermarkets is at the same level as in the rest of Western Europe. Sandwiches cost € 2,50 - 4, a kebab costs € 3,5 - 4,5. You can also buy a mitraillete, which is a sandwich with meat or sausages (you can choose), vegetables and a lot of french fries. It's not very healthy, but it will make you full, and it costs €3,5 - 4. There are also Chinese take away restaurants where meals cost €6-10 and the daily menu is €5-6. I would say that with your lifestyle you won't need more than €250 per month for food. If you want to save money, it's feasible to do it under €200. Molenbeek, Anderlecht, Saint Gilles, St Josse and parts of Schaerbeek are considered bad and dangerous neighbourhoods. I think that they're not as bad as people think (I lived in Schaerbeek and felt quite safe there), but if I had children, I wouldn't want to live there. In general, the good neighborhoods are in the East and the South East of the city.
Hello, I have the opportunity to work in Brussels, Belgium, as a Software Developer. How much does cost to live there? How much does cost to rent an apartment with a room (nothing fancy - to have a small kitchen, internet, TV). If I cook at home half of the month, and the other half eat in town(fast-food) how much does it cost? Also, transport, some basic health/dental insurance are expensive? Also, which is the average salary for a Delphi programmer with more than 5 years of experience? Thanks in advance for your answers!
Belgium - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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As far as rental 1 bedroom apartment, all depends where you rent - You can go from €600/750 to €900-mo. in most areas - There are expensive areas, and bad areas which I would not consider - You better learn about the different suburbs in the Brussels area - Public transports (metro, trams, buses) are great and very convenient - Meals in restaurants are not expensive if you know where to go - I often eat in the downtown area for €20-25 for dinner with 1 glass of wine - Nothing fancy, but no "fast food" either - No ideas about salaries nowadays, but get €2500/mo minimum - You better inquire - I am no "current" expert in that subject - Employed in Belgium, you will be with the national health plan - affordable - The name of the medical insurances are known as "mutuelle" - .
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The cost of food in supermarkets is at the same level as in the rest of Western Europe. Sandwiches cost € 2,50 - 4, a kebab costs € 3,5 - 4,5. You can also buy a mitraillete, which is a sandwich with meat or sausages (you can choose), vegetables and a lot of french fries. It's not very healthy, but it will make you full, and it costs €3,5 - 4. There are also Chinese take away restaurants where meals cost €6-10 and the daily menu is €5-6. I would say that with your lifestyle you won't need more than €250 per month for food. If you want to save money, it's feasible to do it under €200. Molenbeek, Anderlecht, Saint Gilles, St Josse and parts of Schaerbeek are considered bad and dangerous neighbourhoods. I think that they're not as bad as people think (I lived in Schaerbeek and felt quite safe there), but if I had children, I wouldn't want to live there. In general, the good neighborhoods are in the East and the South East of the city.
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