What I am coming to love about the Dutch is their sense of efficiency with style; this compensated for the fact that they were telling me that they could not help me and I would have to start the whole process again.
So I went to the KvK, which is the Dutch version of chamber of commerce, where I was to register my business as part of my immigration process. When I walked into the door two very nice women at reception offered to help me. Within moments I was given additional forms and a number; I was directed to the waiting area. What a waiting room!
Okay! There are tables with comfortable chairs for completing paperwork, but that is only the beginning. While you are waiting there is free coffee, tea and hot chocolate, and you can also surf the net at a sleek consoles at an elevated bar. I am sure that I waited about 20 – 30 minutes for the agent to help me, but it seemed to go by fast. I was checking my email when an agent walked over and announced my number in English because the receptionist let her know (I asked). I was latter escorted over to a desk with a where I had a one on one with the agent. She reviewed my forms, helped me complete the additional form I was given.
Even though I was given some bad news, the lady was very nice and she told me how I could correct the problems. All in all it was a very swift process and relatively painless outside of the bad news. Just about every day I find something new to appreciate about my adopted country.
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