Working In Amsterdam

Graze · Nov 2012

Hi everyone, I have just been offered a job in Amsterdam as a junior character artist, and I am wondering if 32,000 euros a year,is a good wage for a University graduate? Be great if people could give me some feedback about this, its really important, thanks alot

Xoliul · Nov 2012

The money sounds OK. Should leave you with about 1600-1700 per month after tax (tax is pretty high 33-42% on that part of the scale). I think you should be able to live off that.

Japhir · Nov 2012

plus: Amsterdam is a pretty cool city! Just went out there yesterday actually

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erroldynamic · Nov 2012

Hells yeah, Amsterdam rocks! Not even talking about the lenient laws about certain things, it's just a beautiful place to be. I'd go for it.

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Visceral · Nov 2012

One thing to concider is that living expences can be quite high, and i thought that transportation (trams cards) could be quite expencive compared to Sweden at least.1700 per month sounds pretty ok though.

Fomori · Nov 2012

I'm guessing Guerrilla Games, which is a great place for your first job I recon. Go for it. Pay seems pretty decent for a junior position.

Xoliul · Nov 2012

Visceral wrote: »

One thing to concider is that living expences can be quite high, and i thought that transportation (trams cards) could be quite expencive compared to Sweden at least.1700 per month sounds pretty ok though.

You can ride a bicycle easily in Amsterdam, everybody does it. It's not like UK cities where you can get run over any second.

Visceral · Nov 2012

Xoliul wrote: »

You can ride a bicycle easily in Amsterdam, everybody does it. It's not like UK cities where you can get run over any second.

I acctully bought bikes when i lived there and i couldnt agree moore, bikes ftw!

rolfness · Nov 2012

I actually got run over in amsterdam.. nothing serious but hurt like hell the following day.. I was drunk when it happened...

pestibug · Nov 2012

Congrats on your offer, and 32k is good money. I have to give a heads up tho'. We recently elected a new goverment, which has introduced heavy taxes. Add on top of that the previous goverments taxes that will become effective next year a good chunk of that salary will pretty much go up in smoke.

Not to say you will be poor or anything, but have a good look at taxes/cost of living.

http://www.expatica.com/nl/finance_business/tax/The-Dutch-tax-system-explained_15678.html

should give you a starting point.

chrisradsby · Nov 2012

It's good money, nice place to be. I'd say go for it !

benji · Nov 2012

I was in Amsterdam last week, I don't know anything about the tax laws or wage standards, but I can tell you that it's an incredibly beautiful and welcoming city! Good luck

Goeddy · Nov 2012

wtf take it.
i´ve never even heard of something like a junior character art position. seriously.

and the money is more then decent for an entry level position.

Ruz · Nov 2012

not sure if its a great idea mentioning your salary on an open forum though.

Bertmac · Nov 2012

Beware of the rent i mean its A'dam so its not cheap.
Anyway if it is at Guerrilla Games,( almost sure Vanguard is not hiring as far as i know) this would be a super opportunity
I'll bet lots of people wanna work there for less just for the experience.
Go for it

I Am Amsterdam

@ Ruz why not ( its just an indication )

erroldynamic · Nov 2012

rolfness wrote: »

I actually got run over in amsterdam.. nothing serious but hurt like hell the following day.. I was drunk when it happened...

Gotta stay outta those bike lanes... almost got nailed a couple of time just by stepping foot in there for a split second.

@ OP - Overall, I think you should take the opportunity. Sounds like a good deal, especially for a Junior position. Might be an awesome experience!

Working In Amsterdam

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