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Hi guys, I've got offered position 46 I start in ESTEC in July.. was supposed to start in June but University wont have exams corrected until June I'm really really excited about moving... does anyone know anything about accommodation? I'm from Ireland by the way... anyone else out there from Ireland? Can't wait to meet everyone and wish all of you the best!

I'm sorry:( I'm sure that the next year will be your occasion!
Good luck

We will wait for your arrive in July, in the meantime we inform you about news and feelings!

Does anyone know what support and allowences ESA offers to YGTs (rent allowence,...) ?
Is ESA also supporting the moving of all my stuff?

Congratulations to all the lucky ones!

Hop,

Thanks a million! I look forward to meeting with everyone. Have you been able to find people yet? I've a few emails for people I contacted in ESTEC if you want....

Chrissi 6666 if you find out about the allowences could you let me know?

If anyone wants to contact me im available at alisonoc@gmail.com

Good luck!! xXx

thanks hop that would be great!

chrissi6666 if you find out any info about allowences can you post it?

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I got accepted for my position as well. Ill be arriving in July. Congrats to everyone and those who didnt make it should try again next year. This was my second year applying! Ill see you all at ESTEC in July!

Hey canadARM congrats on the job! what position did you get? I'm going to be in materials dept. do you have accommodation yet?
oh and in case anyone is wondering I asked about the relocation allowance, and its 1/12 of your yearly salary, in a once off lump sum.

yep..relocation package is around 1 month's salary!!! Great package I'd say.

Welcome to everyone and see u soon.
ESA is a great environment!!!

Cheers


p.s I am a YGT (October 2008).

Hi all,

alisonoc, I'll be working on the EarthCare project and starting on July 1.
Biuck, that does sound like a great package.

What I'm wondering is where everyone lives at ESTEC. I've heard in either Nordwijk or Leyden but, my wife will probably have better luck finding work in the Amsterdam.

Has anyone heard of someone commuting from Amsterdam to ESTEC? How realistic is it to do this (in terms of time and cost)?

Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

Most of the YGTs-interns-young peolple live in Leiden.
Few live in Noordwijk. Some of these move then to Leiden during winter cause Noordwijk becomes a bit sad without tourists,etc.
Personally,I suggest to live in Leiden.

I live in Leiden with my girlfriend. She works in Amsterdam and she commutes every day without any problems.

Many people live also in Amsterdam but I think they come to ESTEC by car.
Commuting (by train/bus) takes a while and it is quite expensive.

Hope it helps.
Fore more info do not hesitate to send me a PM.

See u soon.

The new YGT opportunities are out since this week. Good luck to everyone applying!

Hi All,

I'm a student from Scotland, coming to ESTEC in July for a 6 month internship. Is anyone coming at around the same time who is looking for accommodation? Looking to share, perhaps?

Where's the best place to start looking/ who's the best person to ask? I dont even know how to begin my search!!

Thanks, Paul

Hey, I got an interview at ESOC too, could you tell what the group exercise consists of?
Thanks a lot!

Hi!!

I have been selected also to go to ESTEC. Starting in July!!! I am so happy!!!! now... all the preparations will start!!!!!

looking forward to see you around there!!!

Andrea