Originally Posted by
MerseyView
How long do you think it takes to learn Dutch? it seems you expect everyone to understand conversational Dutch by the time they step on board for the first time. It will take quite a while for someone to get to that standard, so yes, they will expect you to do things in English, just because they are there, otherwise you are not very welcoming and inclusive.
The hiring process is not exactly lightning fast, so anyone interested and motivated can probably get a few months head start and know some basic Dutch by the time they step on board for the first time...
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