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<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\nMost expats choose to come to Germany either because of love, or because of the strong economy and plentiful job opportunities<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you belong to the former category, the question of location is usually pre-decided by where your partner is from. However, if you’re footloose, then read on…!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jenna Davis, Founder and Community Explorer at Life in D\u00fcsseldorf<\/a>, is here to tell Live Work Germany readers exactly why Dusseldorf is a great choice for expats to make their home in Germany.<\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”35px||35px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mediahafen.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Why Ddorf specifically?” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Often times, when people think about making the exciting international move to Germany, they consider the big three. <\/span><\/p>\n Berlin with its youthful hipster scene and a magnet for start-ups; Munich for its traditional feel, high quality of life and proximity to the Alps; or Frankfurt as a well-known international hub and financial centre, with its compact, easily navigable inner-city. That\u2019s only natural.<\/span><\/p>\n Typically, life in a big city also brings international business networking opportunities and loads of potential to meet English speaking friends<\/a>. It\u2019s this idea of minimizing the culture shock that naturally has us as expats gravitating towards the larger cities around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n However, don\u2019t let the size of the city sway your decision, take tips from the rest of us expats and spend some time online reading up on why certain cities are so popular for expatriates. <\/span><\/p>\n A <\/span>Mercer Report<\/span><\/a> that came out earlier this year listed 3 German cities in the top 10 for having <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> world\u2019s best standards of living<\/span><\/i>. Can you guess which 3 made the list? <\/span>Munich, D\u00fcsseldorf <\/b>and <\/span>Frankfurt<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n While Munich and Frankfurt might not come as a surprise, living in Dusseldorf can also be a great choice for expatriates and international workers.<\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”35px||35px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/d\u00fcsseldorf-panorama.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Great expat groups” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite D\u00fcsseldorf being a relatively small city (approx. 600,000 people<\/span><\/a>) when compared to Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, the city actually some of the most engaged expat communities. <\/span><\/p>\n The expatriate groups in D\u00fcsseldorf can be both large and small, general and specific. You can join groups like the D\u00fcsseldorf Expat Meetups<\/b><\/a> and interact with a community of over 11,000 expats or you can join a smaller group and take part in toddler meetups<\/a> or girls nights<\/a>. You can join an expat football team, a book club, a theatre group\u2026 the list goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Big city and small town” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” 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city, check out a few of the hotspots for internationals, and what makes each district so special.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Of course, there are tons of other districts to choose from in the city, if you\u2019re looking for some more extensive information, you can check out our Neighborhood Guides<\/a> on Life in D\u00fcsseldorf for expats.<\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Job opportunities” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” 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If you\u2019re looking for a list of the top 20 companies in D\u00fcsseldorf offering English speaking jobs, you can check out this extensive post<\/b><\/a>. Many of you might already be familiar with companies like Trivago, Vodafone and Henkel who are constantly hiring English speaking international employees.<\/span><\/p>\n Note from James at Live Work Germany:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n We don’t want to give you the false impression here that you will easily be able to find an English-speaking job<\/a>.<\/p>\n Obvious though it may seem, by far the best way to improve your chances of finding employment is to speak German. If you can’t afford expensive classes, don’t worry, you can get to intermediate level for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, D\u00fcsseldorf is one of Germany’s most forward-looking and vibrant cities, as can be attested to by the lively start-up scene. Everything is relative, and the Rhineland in general is certainly less conservative than southern Germany.<\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”35px||35px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/altbiersafarii-2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ width=”65%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heart of Europe” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Believe it or not, D\u00fcsseldorf Airport is the third largest airport<\/span><\/a> in Germany and is a great hub if you\u2019re looking for international flights. Of course, there are many other cities in Germany that are also considered to be in the <\/span>heart of Europe<\/span><\/i>, but it\u2019s the accessibility of the D\u00fcsseldorf airport that makes it such a popular city to live in.<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”It’s modern” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cities all over the world are continuing to revamp landscapes and introduce new modern concepts into their architecture, but D\u00fcsseldorf has always felt like next level modern development to me.<\/p>\n Living in Dusseldorf makes you feel like you\u2019re a part of the future. In just two years of living here, I\u2019ve witnessed a number of new buildings, shopping streets and transit systems expand and renovate.<\/p>\n We now have some incredible finished projects like the Wehrhahn-Linie<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>K\u00f6-Bogen<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>\u201cIn Orbit\u201d<\/span><\/a> art installation at the K21. It\u2019s exciting, it\u2019s new and it makes me proud to be a member of the D\u00fcsseldorf community.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, what do you think? Would you consider making the move to D\u00fcsseldorf? Let us know which cities you would like us to feature in future!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DusseldorfRhein.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Jenna blurb” _builder_version=”4.0.7″ text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.4em” text_orientation=”justified” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”35px|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”35px|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”]<\/p>\n About the Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jenna Davis is the Founder and Community Explorer for Life in D\u00fcsseldorf<\/a>, an online community platform where locals and internationals alike are able to share their tips and tricks to living it up in the city. Jenna is a Canadian expat who has been living in Germany for almost 3 years and works full-time as a content creator and social media freelancer in the tourism industry. 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However, if you’re footloose, then read on…! Living in Dusseldorf as an Expat: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\nLiving in Dusseldorf as an Expat: Why is it such a great choice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why Dusseldorf specifically?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Great Expat Groups and Meetups <\/b><\/h3>\n
The Perfect Mix of Big City, Small Town <\/b><\/h3>\n
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International Job Opportunities <\/b><\/h3>\n
It\u2019s the heart of Europe <\/b><\/h3>\n
It\u2019s Modern <\/b><\/h3>\n
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Dusseldorf For Expats - What Makes It The Perfect City?<\/h2>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nWhere are the best locations to live in Germany<\/a>? It's a question which is frequently posted on online forums and which is tricky to answer objectively. It's highly dependent upon personal preference and reasons for relocating here.\r\n\r\nMost expats choose to come to Germany either because of love, or because of the strong economy and plentiful job opportunities.\u00a0If you belong to the former category, the question of location is usually pre-decided by where your partner is from. However, if you're footloose, then read on...!\r\n\r\nJenna Davis, Founder and Community Explorer at Life in D\u00fcsseldorf<\/a>, is here to tell Live Work Germany readers exactly why Dusseldorf for expats is the perfect city<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBefore you read this article, a quick call-to-action! Please subscribe to us on YouTube<\/strong><\/a> if you would like to see new videos when we upload them. We'will add new content every couple of weeks. Thanks! :-)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Why D\u00fcsseldorf specifically?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>Often times, when people think about making the exciting international move to Germany, they consider the big three. Berlin with its youthful hipster scene and a magnet for start-ups; Munich for its traditional feel, high quality of life and proximity to the Alps; or Frankfurt as a well-known international hub and financial centre, with its compact, easily navigable inner-city. That\u2019s only natural.<\/span>\r\n\r\n Typically, life in a big city also brings international business networking opportunities and loads of potential to meet English speaking friends. It\u2019s this idea of minimizing the culture shock that naturally has us as expats gravitating towards the larger cities around the world. <\/span>\r\n\r\nHowever, don\u2019t let the size of the city sway your decision, take tips from the rest of us expats and spend some time online reading up on why certain cities are so popular for expatriates. <\/span>\r\n\r\nA <\/span>Mercer Report<\/span><\/a> that came out earlier this year listed 3 German cities in the top 10 for having <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> world\u2019s best standards of living<\/span><\/i>. Can you guess which 3 made the list? <\/span>Munich, D\u00fcsseldorf <\/b>and <\/span>Frankfurt<\/b>. <\/span>\r\n\r\nWhile Munich and Frankfurt might not come as a surprise, D\u00fcsseldorf is a new and hot city for expatriates and international workers.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nGreat Expat Groups and Meetups <\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nDespite D\u00fcsseldorf being a relatively small city (approx. 600,000 people<\/span><\/a>) when compared to Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, the city actually some of the most engaged expat communities. The expatriate groups in D\u00fcsseldorf can be both large and small, general and specific. You can join groups like the D\u00fcsseldorf Expat Meetups<\/b><\/a> and interact with a community of over 11,000 expats or you can join a smaller group and take part in toddler meetups<\/span><\/a> or girls nights<\/a>. You can join an expat football team, a book club, a theatre group\u2026 the list goes on.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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<\/a> \u00a9 Jenna Davis - Life In D\u00fcsseldorf[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOne of the most unique things about D\u00fcsseldorf for expats is that depending on what you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019ll constantly get a mix of a big city, small town feel. The brand new underground transit line gets you across the city in a few minutes and allows you to check out some of the coolest events and festivals going on throughout the year (like Karneval<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>Rheinkirmes<\/a>, Japan Day<\/a> and the Christmas Markets<\/a>). Alternatively, if you\u2019re looking for some lower key activities, each district has their own community events, flea markets and coffee groups.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for the perfect neighbourhood to settle into in the city, check out a few of the hotspots for internationals, and what makes each district so special.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n \t
International Job Opportunities <\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1379\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]
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<\/a> \u00a9 Jenna Davis - Life In D\u00fcsseldorf[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are tons of new international opportunities opening up for English speakers living in D\u00fcsseldorf. If you\u2019re looking for a list of the top 20 companies in D\u00fcsseldorf offering English speaking jobs, you can check out this extensive post<\/b><\/a>. Many of you might already be familiar with companies like Trivago, Vodafone and Henkel who are constantly hiring English speaking international employees.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNote from James at Live Work Germany:<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\nWe don't want to give you the false impression here that you will easily be able to find an English-speaking job<\/a>. Obvious though it may seem, by far the best way to improve your chances of finding employment is to speak German. If you can't afford expensive classes, don't worry, you can get to intermediate level for free<\/a>.\r\n\r\nNonetheless, D\u00fcsseldorf is one of Germany's most forward-looking and vibrant cities, as can be attested to by the lively start-up scene. Everything is relative, and the Rhineland in general is certainly less conservative than southern Germany.\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nIt\u2019s the heart of Europe <\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, D\u00fcsseldorf Airport is the third largest airport<\/span><\/a> in Germany and is a great hub if you\u2019re looking for international flights. Of course, there are many other cities in Germany that are also considered to be in the <\/span>heart of Europe<\/span><\/i>, but it\u2019s the accessibility of the D\u00fcsseldorf airport that makes it such a popular city to live in.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
It\u2019s Modern <\/b><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>Cities all over the world are continuing to revamp landscapes and introduce new modern concepts into their architecture, but D\u00fcsseldorf has always felt like next level modern development to me. Living in D\u00fcsseldorf makes you feel like you\u2019re a part of the future. In just two years of living in D\u00fcsseldorf I\u2019ve witnessed a number of new buildings, shopping streets and transit systems expand and renovate. We now have some incredible finished projects like the Wehrhahn-Linie<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>K\u00f6-Bogen<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>\u201cIn Orbit\u201d<\/span><\/a> art installation at the K21. It\u2019s exciting, it\u2019s new and it makes me proud to be a member of the D\u00fcsseldorf community.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think? Would you consider making the move to D\u00fcsseldorf? Let us know your comments and which cities you would like us to feature in future!<\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nAbout the Author:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n![\"Jenna](\"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DusseldorfRhein-300x200.jpg\")
<\/a>Jenna Davis is the Founder and Community Explorer for Life in D\u00fcsseldorf<\/a>, an online community platform where locals and internationals alike are able to share their tips and tricks to living it up in the city. Jenna is a Canadian expat who has been living in Germany for almost 3 years and works full-time as a content creator and social media freelancer in the tourism industry. If you have any questions about relocating to D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany, feel free to email<\/a> Jenna with any questions you may have.\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>\r\n\r\nSave<\/span>Save<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[142,317],"class_list":["post-1365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-in-germany","tag-dusseldorf-for-expats","tag-living-in-dusseldorf"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1365"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48034,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1365\/revisions\/48034"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}