I&#x27;ve spent some there and can confirm a few things:<p>- English is spoken by a lot of the Dutch (esp. in bigger cities it&#x27;s almost everyone)<p>- The Dutch are friendly people and are generally happy to help a stranger<p>- 30% tax ruling is a boon in a place where the cost of living is high. Please do your calculations carefully before you consider moving to The Netherlands and ensure you have some clarity from your potential employer about the 30% tax ruling. Also remember that if you lose the 30% tax ruling, you (almost always) lose it for good.<p>- unlike the usa where the visa process treats you like a potential (or a convicted) criminal, the Dutch treat their guests well. I only have good things to say about the process of moving to The Netherlands.<p>- no amount of reading or watching videos will help you understand how the Dutch are, unless you live among them. They are straightforward, down to earth and a relaxed people.<p>If you have made up your mind to move to The Netherlands (please do your calculations on earnings vs cost of living before that!), let me know how I can contact you and I&#x27;ll refer you to the employer who got me to move to Holland (if this prospect interests you).<p>EDIT: formatting