Corporate Girl

Office days, work trips, job hunting in the Netherlands and switching careers.

Working in the Netherlands vs India: Work Culture Differences I Noticed

I’ve worked in both India and the Netherlands. The biggest work culture differences I noticed, from work-life balance to direct communication, and tips if you’re…
How to Prepare for a Big Presentation at Work (and Calm Your Nerves)

My routine before every big presentation: preparing the content, practising out loud, dressing for confidence and a simple five-minute ritual to calm my nerves.
How to Ask Your Manager for a Raise or Promotion

I recently asked for a promotion and a raise myself. When to ask, how to prepare, what to say and what to do if the…
What to Wear to the Office in the Netherlands: My Monday to Friday

What office dress code in the Netherlands is really like, and what I actually wear from Monday to Friday: comfort first, polished when it matters.
Is It Too Late to Change Careers at 30? What I Learned Switching Three Times

I moved abroad at 29 with no job and moved into tech in my thirties. Why 30 isn’t too late to change careers, what makes…
Dependent Visa in the Netherlands: Can You Work? How I Found My First Job

Moved to the Netherlands for your partner? What to check about your right to work, why the first job is the hardest, and how I…
How to Find a Job in the Netherlands as an Expat: What Worked for Me on LinkedIn

No Dutch, no network, no job. How I found my first job in the Netherlands by messaging people on LinkedIn, with a message template and…