The industrial and technological sectors reported the sharpest decline compared with the same period in 2008.


Lijnden – The demand for temporary workers in the Netherlands has continued to fall, reported the Dutch association of temporary employment agencies (ABU).

The average number of hours worked by temporary staff from mid-May to mid-June fell by 24 percent compared to the same period in 2008.

The steepest decrease was recorded in the industrial and technological sectors.

The number of hours worked by temporary staff in the technological sector was down 32 percent compared to the 2008 figures. The industrial sector was close behind with a decrease of 29 percent.

The ABU figures are based on information received from 80 percent of the temporary work agencies in the Netherlands.

My company decided to move some departments, inclusive my side to Spain.(the other people will stay)..Oh happy news(NOT)!
After 4 years in the company i will be in the same situation as thousands of people nowadays.
I'm only waiting for the email saying that my position in the company don't exist anymore
I love to work here and being single, not speaking dutch, with a house that i bought last year to pay and a child...damn i feel a huge pain in my stomach just for thinking!!!

Are you on a permanent contract? If so, I'd consult a labour lawyer before you sign any redundancy package. Protect your butt (and your kid's)...get some Dutch lessons paid for.

At least you'll probably get a couple of years' job-seeker allowance at 70%...

Good luck miss blue...I'm just relieved that we never could buy a house...

Thanks i will need luck thats for sure...I'm in FNV Union so i will have to talk with them and see what are my rights ...let's see! The good think is that i got the house with the National insurance and in case that i loose my job the will pay a part(even a small one is welcome) of the rent!

Thanks i will need luck thats for sure...I'm in FNV Union so i will have to talk with them and see what are my rights ...let's see! The good think is that i got the house with the National insurance and in case that i loose my job the will pay a part(even a small one is welcome) of the rent!

Hey Miss Blue, I hope things work out fine for you, but do not wait start looking for work now.
I wish you good luck.

Thanks but i will wait because if they kick me out, I have a permanent contract and i work for this company for 4 years. In this case i have right to receive a compensation for all this 4 years...if i leave the company i dont have right to anything... not even UWW(in case that i dont have luck to keep the next job)...And believe me the job market is really bad nowadays..well you know everybody knows about the conditions and the lack of job opportunities.

For Now im going in holidays(this weekend), going to enjoy the sun, the good food and my family!

That is udnerstendable, now enjoy your vacation.
What was your job title/experience, I work with a big (French) international oil company, for now we are not affected by the recession. If come accross an opportunity I can PM it to you.

Hey, enjoy the sun, sea and food and specially your family. This year we will go to Sicily, but maybe next year Portugal, what place would you reccommend (and why )?

Thank you!Thats very kind from you. I work for the retail helpdesk and basically is an ICT work, software and hardware related.

Humm in Portugal? Well The north is very nice, very green, beautiful views. The South is more dry, nothing to see besides the beach.
Be open minded and try the "tripas a moda do Porto" if you go north and the "francesinhas"

If you South, fish of course, and the "cataplana" or "Feijoada de buzios".

And I will enjoy my time there that's for sure specially my little one who is counting the days to go to Portugal

I will let you know if something comes up related to IT. Right now we are looking for Completions/Well services Supervisor with the North Sea experience. Also Reservoir Geologist and Geophysics Supervisor.
If you know somebody with this knid of experience (or if somebody else read this) please PM me.



I will check out Portugal one of the upcoming summers. North of Portugal would that be a bit cooler and how about the water? Also would the waves be very high?