Radio Netherlands Worldwide

The only way to redeem yourself from this situation is to become self-employed. I have devoted 100's of hours to trying to find work, frankly it's virtually impossible.

However, if you receive an uitkering, according to the government's website, they are obliged to reintegrate you. However, in practice this is not what is occurring.

At least begin to do voluntary work, this may help with future employment chances and at the very least makes you appear less of a deadbeat.