I will start researching how difficult of a transition it would be for me. Pat Barry lived there for a while. I will pick his brain (I don't know if he worked there though) That would be my main concern.
Jay, I don't know you personally but you always come across as a top bloke and I wish you every success whichever decision you make. Judging by the inconspicuous green logo on your sig, you've chosen already... :-)
I don't speak from personal experience but my brother lived in Rotterdam for a couple of years and by all accounts had the an incredible time - so as for Amsterdam, I say go for it!
What green logo? Thanks guys, 10th Planet Amsterdam is the LONG term project, have to crawl before I can walk! Let's hope it's still an option 12 months down the line, I hope so