29
Jan
2010
Amsterdam minded Amsterdam
During my search for a new job, I have applied for several jobs within the region of Amsterdam. Although the Netherlands is much bigger than Amsterdam, the citizens themselves seem to think otherwise. Therefore the reason of me not being suitable for the job, because of the town I live in, I find disappointing.
You can call yourself world-citizen, and world-minded, I dare to disagree when you limit yourself by the city you live in.
Even when the commuting time from north Amsterdam to the south can be longer than commuting from Utrecht (where I am willing to move to for a fantastic job) to Amsterdam, it is seen as an obstacle that you would not leave in their beloved city.
I have friends living there too, and I like them despite their Amsterdam-mindedness, so do not get me wrong. I do not dislike them for it either, but I feel it is a shame that you let your whole world be limited to just one city and still claim you know the world.
You know Amsterdam, Amsterdam is not the world.
