You'll find yourself surrounded by opportunities. Since I don't know your tastes, it's kinda hard to recommend specifics, but I'd say that you'll want to go BEYOND the local area... Just start walking in a direction, and you'll soon find that you're out of touristville, that prices are much lower, and people are still warm and friendly. Everyone speaks english in Amsterdam... and the folks at Durty Nelly's will be golden (even if they're Irish!) :) Cheers!