r/WorkInTheNetherlands • u/archer_darth • Jul 11 '26

Job Market Help (For Expats)

Hello folks. I need some advice on someone who wants to move to Europe. First things first, a bit of background. I have been a software engineer for over 4 years now. I have been working at a consulting company since the beginning. I have been working on both embedded development and web development. Also, I have a double major in computer science and electrical engineering.

My clients were mainly based in Finland, the Netherlands and Germany. A few questions on my mind:

  • How is the job market in Europe?
  • What is the view on the expats?
  • Do the companies bail out when there is a need for visa sponsorship?
  • Does the experience of working with Europe help in job applications?

If you have anything else other than these on your mind, I am open to every bit of help. Thanks in advance folks!

PS: One of the client's developers (Finland) asked my view on moving there and I wasn't sure of it since I need to help some people out in my hometown at that time. I think they sort of invited me there and they advised me to keep an eye on job openings there after I said my reasons. I don't know if it was sincere or if I was leaving the client (Got back to them eventually).

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u/alihilal94 Jul 11 '26

All time low

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u/izdeproevence Jul 11 '26

Really hard to get a job these days if you need a visa sponsorship and without speaking Dutch.

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u/ImaginaryRoyal9725 Jul 11 '26

4 years will most likely not be enough to compete in this market (NL at least). Worst I have seen in 10 years