Inna Smyrnowa

The salary gives me satisfaction and stability in my life.

How did you find NL Jobs and what convinced you to go abroad?
Friends recommended NL Jobs to me. I decided to go abroad because of the war in Ukraine.

What were your expectations before moving abroad, and did they come true?
I wanted to live under a peaceful sky. Thankfully, that wish came true.

Tell us briefly about your first job with NL Jobs.
My first job was in a greenhouse, where I picked leaves and harvested tomatoes.

How did you adapt to life in the Netherlands? What helped you settle in?
I met my future husband at work, and that really helped me settle and feel at home.

What gives you the most satisfaction at work and in your daily life here?
The salary gives me satisfaction and stability in my life.

Have you met new people or made friends since you arrived?
Yes, I’ve met many new people and made friends.

How do you stay in touch with family and loved ones back home?
I don’t have family back home — my husband is here with me.

How do you rate your cooperation and communication with NL Jobs?
It’s great. Communication is clear and the cooperation is very good.

What advice would you give to someone who’s thinking about working abroad with NL Jobs?
I recommend NL Jobs and PostNL — other agencies and workplaces are not as good.