Looking to move to hamburg

micki28 Member

Member since 11 August 2014

micki28Member11 August 2014 09:54:48

Just wondering how easy is it for non German speaking people to start a life in hamburg.
Are there jobs available?

Clair3 New member

Member since 21 July 2014

Clair3New member11 August 2014 18:03:22

I'm in Hamburg and I've found that there are jobs if you either can teach English and have the appropriate teaching degree or certificate, or if you are highly skilled, like a scientist or engineer. Other than that, the pickings can be a bit slim since you might be competing against people with similar backgrounds who speak German. My husband's had a lot of trouble finding work here, unfortunately for us.

In your profile it says you're working in health care, do you work with patients or in a more administrative role? There are so many other English expats here that a good English speaking medical professional might be in demand.

Hanadi72 Member

Member since 18 August 2014

Hanadi72Member18 August 2014 21:42:54

Hi Claire I have the same fear to find a job in Hamburg as am an office manager and personal asst with 20 years exp. Speaking English / Arabic but not German.

I guess even my daughter who is 10 might suffer at school coz she doesn't speak German.

Let me know your recommendations.