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+48 884 288 884Minimum hourly wages in the Netherlands are relatively high, especially when you consider that in some professions the working week is less than 40 hours. Usually, going to work abroad is associated with the desire to earn more than the minimum wage, but the reality is not always so. What to do and what not to do in order to find a job with a higher hourly rate?
Working in the Netherlands and requirements for Candidates
Earnings in the Netherlands cannot fall below a certain level. Minimum wages are verified usually twice a year, usually on January 1 and July 1. There is also the so-called age rate. The Netherlands is a country that promotes education, so young workers who are not yet 21 years old earn less than those over 21. You have to take this into account if you are under 21 and looking for a job in the Netherlands.
Skills important for working in the Netherlands
Language skills are also very important. Dutch employers usually speak English well, so a basic level of language skills is sufficient to be able to communicate freely with the employer about the most important issues. It is therefore advisable to attend a language course organised by the READY STEADY GO recruitment agency before or during your stay in the Netherlands. The programme of this course mainly covers communication skills in an employee – employer relationship, so you can acquire practical skills that will be useful while working in the Netherlands.
Minimum wage for hesitant workers
Minimum hourly wages and contraindications to work
It is therefore important how many contraindications to work you list in the recruitment form – the fewer the better, because the READY STEADY GO recruitment agency will be able to offer you more diverse offers. Remember also that a cold store is not the same as a freezer, and that the temperature in a greenhouse is usually the same as room temperature, so don’t fall for stereotypes. If you have doubts about a particular job offer, consult a specialist at the agency rather than limiting your choice of positions.
How does this relate to wages? Earnings in the Netherlands for temporary workers depend on the Employee’s availability, skills and willingness to work. If you impose a lot of restrictions on taking the job at the beginning, you will have to accept working for not very high wages or even minimum wages.
If working in the Netherlands is your plan for the nearest future, try to make your stay there as financially and professionally rewarding as possible. Achieving a high income is possible – now you know how to do it!
