Is moving to Amsterdam as a non-Dutch speaking copywriter a bad idea? Are there more jobs for art directors? Thanks :)

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Amsterdam is one of Europe’s biggest international hubs, with a huge expat community and some dope shops (72&Sunny, W+K, etc). You’ll be fine.

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Cheers CD1

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I was going to do the same

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