by James | 30 Nov 2019 | How To Guides
There are many things which make life in Germany great. But let’s face it: TV in Germany definitely is not one of them. The choice and quality of programming is truly awful, even for those of us who are German speakers. With on-demand shows available...
by James | 03 Nov 2019 | How To Guides
Moving to Germany and finding a regular job isn’t easy. Yes, the immigration laws are quite liberal if you’re a skilled professional with relevant work experience and a degree level education. But while this is all well and good in theory, it’s...
by James | 20 Oct 2019 | How To Guides
A successful relocation to Germany depends on many factors. Many of these are soft factors which HR departments do not consider, simply because frequently they either don’t understand them, or are missing the necessary resources and professional capabilities to...
by James | 08 Sep 2019 | How To Guides
When moving to Germany, the Anmeldung (registration) should be top on your list of priorities once you’ve found somewhere to live. It’s a crucial step in all of the subsequent bureaucracy and administrative tasks you have to come. It is a legal requirement...
by James | 10 Aug 2019 | How To Guides
It’s way out there as the most popular question asked in EVERY expat Facebook group in Germany that I’m a member of. It’s tough out there in the German jobs market if you don’t speak German. Your situation is HIGHLY dependent on: Your skills...
by James | 28 Jul 2019 | How To Guides
Germany may be famed for efficiency, but when it comes to bureaucracy, this couldn’t be further from the truth! With that in mind, let’s tackle the basics of the dreaded bureaucracy, and arm you as best we can against this monumental pile of administrative...
by James | 14 Jul 2019 | How To Guides
Have you been struggling with finding a job in Germany? Despite being highly qualified and having relevant work experience? It’s a common problem, and you’re certainly not alone. Indeed, it’s certainly not a walk in the park. And it’s...
by Rich Meads | 15 Apr 2019 | How To Guides
Learning German is tough. With its gendered nouns, enormous compound words and confusing clusters of consonants, it can seem like an intimidating language. We already showed you some ways where you can start learning German for free through using online resources....
by James | 24 Mar 2019 | How To Guides
There’s no way of saying this nicely. Service contracts in Germany can be a massive pain for expats. Why? Because they’re so bloody inflexible. The customer, sadly, is a long, long way from being considered king. A long way even...
by James | 24 Feb 2019 | How To Guides
All good things must come to an end! You’ve decided you’re leaving Germany and an exciting future awaits you as you move on to pastures new. But….remember all of those administrative headaches you dealt with when you first arrived here? Well,...
