Ask the headhunter

C.C.H. asks:

I’m a software engineer with over eight years of experience in quantitative trading systems with leading high-tech companies in Taiwan. Looking to build a career in Europe, I came in contact with several potential employers in the Netherlands. I’ve already been interviewed by several companies in domains like wireless technologies and fintech.

Before starting the process, I did quite some internet research about salaries and the cost of living in the Netherlands. I discovered that there are quite some differences and especially the equity can be interesting. It was also nice to find out about the 30 percent rule, granting me a tax exemption of 30 percent of my income as a foreign engineer.