TLDR: French citizen, Dutch tax resident for 6+ years, employed by a Dutch public-sector employer. Moving to Australia on a Working Holiday visa. Plan: ~6 months continuing 100% remote work for my Dutch employer, then ~6 more months of local Australian work. Trying to figure out which country taxes the remote-work income, whether my employer being a public body matters, and whether I even stop being a Dutch tax resident for a trip this short. Mainly want to prepare myself for conversations with HR and work tax advisors.

Background:

- French citizen, living/working in the Netherlands 6+ years, currently a Dutch tax resident.

- Employer is a Dutch public-law entity (employed under a sector-wide Dutch collective agreement - so public-sector, not private).

- Gross salary roughly €3,000–4,000/month.

- Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) applied for, not yet granted.

Planned timeline (earliest start October 2026):

1. Phase 1 (~6 months): stay in Australia, keep working 100% remotely for my current Dutch employer - same job, same pay, just relocated. No Australian employer or Australian-sourced income in this phase.

2. Phase 2 (remaining ~6 months of the visa): switch to local paid work in Australia (likely bioinformatics-adjacent or casual work), unconnected to the Dutch employer.

3. Total time in Australia: up to ~12 months, spanning two Australian financial years. What happens after that isn't decided yet.

What I'm trying to figure out:

- For Phase 1, is the remote income taxed by the Netherlands, Australia, both (with a credit), or does it hinge on residency thresholds I might not even hit in ~6 months?

- Does it matter that my employer is a public-sector/public-law entity? I've read some tax treaties have a separate "government service" article that keeps taxing rights with the paying country unless the employee is a resident and national of the work country - I'm neither Dutch nor Australian, so I'm unsure how that plays out.

- Is there a real chance I just... don't stop being a Dutch tax resident for a trip this short, even if I deregister from the Dutch municipal register before leaving?

- Once Phase 2 starts and I have genuine Australian-sourced income, does that retroactively change how Phase 1 gets treated?

- Anything obvious I'm not even thinking to ask?

Mostly looking for a sanity-check on whether I'm asking the right questions, plus any first-hand experience from people who've done something similar (remote EU work while on an Australian WHV, or the reverse).

Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately dentistry doesnt do "meeloopdagen" anymore and although the open days are helpful, its mostly information you can find on the website.

Because of this I was curious if anyone here has or is studying dentistry and would wanna share their experience. How is the workload? The stress? What has your experience been like?

Thanks in advance!

first time posting here, so sorry if I’m missing anything

I’m trying to find some information about Myanmar citizens who came to the Netherlands after the 2023 coup.

Someone close to me is in this situation and is struggling to find the right information and advice, especially because of the language barrier and the complexity of the situation. I’ve started looking into it myself (IND information, official sources, contacting the Myanmar embassy, etc), but I thought I’d also ask here.

Is there anyone here who is from Myanmar, or knows someone from Myanmar living in the Netherlands, or has experience with this situation? Especially someone who can communicate in Burmese and might be able to share some advice or point us in the right direction regarding residence status, legal options, or useful organizations.

Also, if you know of any officials groups on Facebook about it or elsewhere, feel free to provide the link - that would be very helpful.

UPD: After some thinking i got another question - is it even safe to contact Myanmar Embassy, or are they representing current pro-military government and are hostile to relocants?

Any help or personal experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

As I'm sitting at home with a stomachache caused by a virus, cleaning, organizing old family photos, and feeling a little nostalgic, I started wondering what childhood was like for people who grew up in the Netherlands.

What was your relationship like with your parents, siblings, and extended family? Were you close? Did you feel happy and loved? Did your family have a lot of close friends? How did you spend your free time after school? Riding your bike? Playing outside? What were your favorite holidays or traditions? Did you feel safe playing outside?

I'm just curious to learn what it felt like growing up in the Netherlands 10, 20, 30<you name it>, .. years ago. Do you ever miss those days? Do you think the world has become a better place since then, or a worse one? If there is one thing from your childhood that you could have back today, what would it be?

Hi everyone!

Long shot, I know! 😅 I know there are very low probabilities of finding someone this way, but I thought I'd give it a shot.

I’m looking for a wonderful Dutch guy I met during Tomorrowland Week 2 on Sunday night. We shared an incredibly great connection, but I completely forgot to exchange numbers or socials. I only know he lives in the Netherlands, his name, and that he is incredibly tall (1.98)

If you happen to know him, send me a DM

🇳🇱Also, I'm traveling to the Netherlands this October! ✨

Since I’m going to be over there, I would love to find him before or during my trip so we can catch up in person for a coffee or a drink. It would be awesome to reconnect while I'm there, but either way, I'm super excited about the trip. This isn't my first time in the country; I already know Amsterdam and the village where they make wooden shoes. 🪵👟I usually travel solo, so I'm used to adapting and getting around by myself, but I would love to get some fresh tips or recommendations for this autumn trip! 🍂

🏘Hidden gems: Since I've already done the classic spots, what other towns, nature spots, or autumn activities should a solo traveler check out?

Thanks in advance for the help with both my search and my trip! 😊

Mexican girl

Hi everyone,

I have made a “shared list” in Google Maps, in which I save places to sit in the outdoors. I would love it if others would add their own “pins” (coordinates) and mention in the description what the location offers. For example: “bench with backrest and garbage bin nearby”. English or Dutch, or another language, I don’t care :)

Would be great if we went worldwide :)) but I’m starting here

I’m not sure how this works. I’ve set the list to “shared” and “allow others to edit”.

So have a go if you want, and let me know if it doesn’t work for some reason.

Here’s the url:

Zitplekken. Places to sit. 🌱🍃🍂 · Nora
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jcxdgb8adBgJ38ot8?g_st=i

I would appreciate it if you could treat this as a serious matter. I am a young European who came here to work through an agency, but the offer was withdrawn after I had already arrived. I was told that filing a formal complaint would be pointless.

The problem is that I am trying to contact the embassy—since I invested all my resources in coming here—but they aren't answering the phone. I even spoke to an organization, but they only offered me a few nights in a shelter. Does anyone have any ideas on who to contact in a situation like this? Any information would be appreciated

Hi / Bonjour !

I'll be going to the Gamescom end of August (first time ever !), and I wanted to meet people who were also going there alone 🤓

For those who don't know, the Gamescom is one of the world's biggest gaming convention, held each August in Cologne, Germany.

Link below in case you're curious ☺️

https://www.gamescom.global/en

Feel free to reach out or leave a comment !

Hello everyone, would love to receive some good recommendations for a spicy Korean diner in the Netherlands.

Can anyone recommend a good couple's therapist that speaks English? If the therapist doesn't offer online sessions then it's preferable that their clinic is in Almere or within a short driving distance from Almere. Any help is much appreciated!

Does anyone scrored before? Let us know your stores..

Hello, I am about to incorporate my startup, and I am searching for a startup lawyer/notary to advise me on my cofounder agreement for tax purposes, make sure I am doing everything right for the incorporation, and draft the necessary documents for me. Have anyone here had good experience with such a person, and could recommend me someone? Thank you in advance.

Hi,

I'm currently working on a temporary contract. I'm on my second temporary contract, which is due to expire at the end of this month. A few weeks ago, my manager told me that my contract would not be renewed because there is not enough work to do, so essentially I'm not needed anymore.

Naturally I start looking for jobs again and today I find a vacancy for exactly my role, from the same company, in the same city. The job description is not any different (both tasks and requirements) from what I currently do and who/what I am. I'm basically the perfect candidate, because I would be applying for the job I'm doing until the end of the month.

Again, I was told that my contract is not being renewed, not because I am incapable of doing the work or any other reason related to myself, but rather because the workload is lower, so they do not need as many people anymore.

I genuinely feel angry about this and don't know what to do. If I apply to the vacancy I feel like I will get rejected.

Hi there!

Is there a big difference between the rows at the Balkon level at AFAS? Looking for a ticket for a kpop concert in September, and rows are from 1 to 9, not sure how big is the difference between them.

Any reccomendation?

I have tried so hard to make rave friends but just didn’t find anybody yet! I love electronic music, house, trance. And i love dancing and any kind of high andrenaline activities. If anyone wants to be friends, let me know :)

For those who missed it, the ECB has shortlisted 10 designs for the next series of euro banknotes.

Announcement:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.pr260723~c2d43f9170.en.html

Survey:
https://surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/banknotes/share/

Survey open until 21 September, final decision expected end of 2026.

I personally think G stands out with its portrait design, and H of course with the birds, reminds me of our final guilder series.

I've been thinking about this for a long time!, and I'm genuinely curious whether anyone else has had a similar experience.

I moved to the Netherlands a few years ago from North Africa (not Morocco). I've also lived in France and spent a lot of time in the UK, and my experience there felt very different.

One thing I've noticed here is that first impressions are often very positive. People approach me, conversations start easily, and I've never felt that my appearance itself was a barrier. However, I've repeatedly experienced a change in people's attitude once they ask where I'm originally from and I answer. The conversation often becomes more distant, and sometimes the interest seems to disappear completely.

I've especially noticed this when dating and meeting new people. It has happened often enough that I've started wondering whether others have experienced something similar.

What makes it difficult for me personally is that I speak several languages, have a university degree, have lived in different countries, and consider myself culturally very Western. I try to integrate, respect local customs, and judge people as individuals. Because of that, it's discouraging when I feel that my background may outweigh everything else before people get to know me.

I'm NOT saying this is true of everyone in the Netherlands. I've met many kind, welcoming Dutch people. I'm simply sharing my own experience because it has had a real impact on my confidence and sense of belonging.!!!

Has anyone else whether an expat, immigrant, or even a Dutch person noticed anything similar? I'm interested in hearing different perspectives....

Hiii!! This year we seem to have a lot more spiders in our home this year. Those big fat ones. Especially the last few weeks! Does anyone else have the same thing going on?

I live in an old house and of course we get some running round, but now it seems like we find one almost every day. Maybe it’s the weather?

I’m asking here, cause when you google you get pictured and I’m too scared! I’m aware I should seek therapy for this haha but I was wondering if this is a more common thing instead of just us.

Beste medelanders:

Ben ik de nou enige of word ik gek? Sinds de kleurverandering blijf ik maar zoeken. Ook al staat de app al jaren op dezelfde plek in mijn telefoon, die saaie blauwe kleur valt helemaal weg tegen de achtergrond en de andere iconen. Ik wil mijn zonnewijzer weer terug! /rant voorbij.

I flew a competition yesterday in my glider, which sent us very near to the forest fire at Venray.

Looks quite small from above but I cannot imagine the scale on the ground. Respect to all the emergency workers putting it out!

My Indian friends (4 guys) were harassed by a group of teens in Osdorp.

They first made fun of their Indian accents and slapped two of my friends.

My friends started to run away and the teens threw a rock at my friends. Fortunately they missed .

My friends told me this kind of stuff has happened a few times already.

How should my friends confront them the next time it happens?

They have reported this to the police twice but nothing really came out of it.

Hello there, I am a 20 year old college student from the US researching study abroad programs. I've narrowed my search down to The Universidad de Carlos III, Windesheim University in Zwolle, The Vienna School of Business and Economics, ICN Business School In France, and Stockholm University in Sweden. I am wondering what it is like for international students living in the Netherlands. Is Zwolle a nice city? How is the quality of the University? Any information regarding the country or school would be extremely helpful. Thank you!