by James | 10 Aug 2019 | How To Guides
It’s the most popular question asked in pretty much EVERY expat Facebook group I’m a member of, or have been 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... 
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 can be a massive pain for expats in Germany. Why? Because they’re so bloody inflexible. The customer, sadly, is a long, long way from being king. A long way even from being the guy who polishes the king’s... 
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, quite a few of them will... 
by Liv Hambrett | 27 Jan 2019 | How To Guides
Quite like its secondary school system, the German education system for tertiary education is one designed with a multitude of options in mind. And, again, quite like its secondary system, its tertiary system is changing to reflect a desire for greater global... 
by Liv Hambrett | 09 Dec 2018 | How To Guides
Once you have become one with the bureaucracy, signed four million pieces of paper, figured out the health insurance system, opened a bank account and navigated grocery shopping in a packed Aldi the day before a public holiday, yet another brain-combusting hurdle... 
by James | 21 Oct 2018 | How To Guides
Grocery Shopping In Germany: A Quick Guide For Newcomers One thing pretty much everyone coming from other developed, industrialised nations finds is that the price of mainstream grocery shopping in Germany is generally lower than in their homeland. That’s the big plus... 
by James | 07 Oct 2018 | How To Guides
Everything expats need to know about the German driving license With the Germans' love of cars and the amazing driving opportunities offered by the high-speed Autobahns (at least the ones which aren‘t clogged with traffic or construction zones), you could...
