Now with regard to the other issues.
The probation period is 9 months or until you checkout FULLY ie your 2nd Checkout within the sector group. whichever is later. Hence the reason they put this in probationary period of 9 months which could be extended pending gaining the full qualification. Once you are outside the probation period you are a Eurocontrol staff member for as long as YOU want to be ie. Permanent.
I would say the cost of living is a little more expensive here eg. the general price of food & petrol (1.45 per litre for Unleaded , 1.20 for diesel , varies country to country )
The housing prices are becoming more on par with Australia each time I return. Although you wont have the space you might be accustomed to.
The rental prices for a fairly nice place vary from country to country ie The Netherlands you will pay around 1000-1200 euro per month (maybe more) for decent accommodation but in Belgium (20 kms away) you will pay less.
Maastricht is a great little city. Equivalent in size to Launceston (maybe slightly bigger ) but very central & so many options to travel. You will be 2.5 hours by TGV to Paris Gare Nord.
That's about it....No more questions ?
Last edited by The Euronator; 22nd Nov 2007 at 20:22.