Ah, the life of a student in the Netherlands – filled with bikes, budgets, and the perpetual quest for affordable housing. But fear not, fellow students, for the land of windmills and cheese, also offers a selection of student job opportunities to fund your adventures and cheese cravings. So sit back and let me tell you about all the jobs you should consider and why.
Latte Art and Bitterballen
Ever dreamed of perfecting your latte art skills? (Me neither but hey it pays). Well, look no further than the bustling cafes and bars of the Netherlands. From serving bitterballen to mastering the art of Dutch directness (“Would you like fries with that?”), the hospitality sector offers a delightful blend of chaos and camaraderie.
The benefit of this type of job is the abundance of it, the number of restaurants, cafes, and bars in one city is usually numerous meaning you have plenty of opportunities to get a job.
Retail Realness
Brace yourselves for the adrenaline rush of scanning groceries at warp speed or folding clothes with the precision of a Dutch windmill blade. Whether you’re dodging runaway shopping carts or engaging in a spirited debate over the merits of Gouda vs. Edam, retail positions promise endless opportunities for amusement and mild existential crises in the snack aisle.
A huge benefit of this job is the hours, say goodbye to working into the long hours of the night, however with this comes a lack of flexibility, so you might not be able to work a lot due to your school schedule.
Warehouse Wonders
Picture this: you, decked out in fluorescent safety gear, navigating the labyrinthine aisles of a Dutch warehouse like a fearless explorer in search of treasure (or at least, the elusive extra-large stroopwafel stash). Warehouse jobs offer a unique blend of physical activity and existential contemplation as you ponder the mysteries of life amidst towering stacks of Dutch delicacies.
Warehouse jobs (Logistics) are one of the most popular jobs for international students, the lack of customers eliminates any language barriers, and these warehouses typically have long working hours, which means you can usually perfectly tailor your job to your study schedule.
