Lisa
@missbeesy
Australian expat in Germany
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About me
Australian
Lives in Mannheim
Speaks english, german
Registration: 04 January 2012
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Seeking Advice on Relocating to Germany for a Graphic Design Career by mohamedsisno
Hello,I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek advice and insights from those who have experience or knowledge about moving to Germany to pursue a career as a graphic designer. I have a strong passion for design and believe that ...
Hi There! I work in the communications field, with graphic designers not so much as a graphic designer! Visa and Work Permit: What is the process for obtaining the necessary visa and work permit for a non-EU citizen to work as a graphic designer in ... Read More
Deutsche Bahn - don't get a Bahn Card by missbeesy
If you're new to Germany, likely or not you'll be travelling with public transport. S-Bahn or Trams, and Deutsche Bahn, or trains. Of course, busses too, but I'm less familiar with them.Despite what things look like on the outside, the Deutsche Bahn ...
@TominStuttgart we can go on forever round and round in circles about how German's "Kundigungsfrist" is ridiculous for anyone coming from other countries without such a ridiculously long period to cancel something.But that was not my point.My point ... Read More
Deutsche Bahn - don't get a Bahn Card
If you're new to Germany, likely or not you'll be travelling with public transport. S-Bahn or Trams, and Deutsche Bahn, or trains. Of course, busses too, but I'm less familiar with them.Despite what things look like on the outside, the Deutsche Bahn ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
This isn't true! I'm an Australian freelancer and I am insured by BARMER GEK, gesetzliche krankenkasse. The reason public insurance (initially) will refuse to take you as a freelancer is because you ARE already insured if you're working ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
By the way, when I first arrived in Germany I was totally covered for all emergencies by Travel Insurance Direct, but they did NOT cover me for basic and routine medical. If you're living in the country, its better to have an actual German ... Read More
Healthcare in Germany by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Germany ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Germany? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
This isn't true! I'm an Australian freelancer and I am insured by BARMER GEK, gesetzliche krankenkasse. The reason public insurance (initially) will refuse to take you as a freelancer is because you ARE already insured if you're working ... Read More
German taxation for Expatriates by Peter Scheller
Article: 10 tax issues to be considered in Germany at scheller-international.com/expatriates-10-tax-issues-to-be-considered-in-germany/
Thanks, this is quite clear. Read More
German taxation for Expatriates by Peter Scheller
Article: 10 tax issues to be considered in Germany at scheller-international.com/expatriates-10-tax-issues-to-be-considered-in-germany/
It was just a hello. Chill. Read More
Self-employed Australian looking to move to Berlin by True Valhalla
Hello everyone; I'm new here so please be gentle! :) I'm 20 years old living in Australia, and have established on online business based around digital product development (~$40k annual revenue). I generate most of my income via foreign clients, ...
By the way, I just noticed your post is a year old... did you ever make it over? Read More
Self-employed Australian looking to move to Berlin by True Valhalla
Hello everyone; I'm new here so please be gentle! :) I'm 20 years old living in Australia, and have established on online business based around digital product development (~$40k annual revenue). I generate most of my income via foreign clients, ...
Hi Matt, Firstly, what a mental plan, but OK whatever, I'm sure you've got good reasons for picking Berlin right? I'm a freelancer in Germany, I married a German here (so things were a bit easier) but let me tell you what I know. ... Read More
Ledigkeitsbescheinigung by Joe26
Hello, can anybody tell me if the "Ledigkeitsbescheinigung" (required for the wedding registration) is the same document as the "affidavit of celibacy" made at the Supreme Court? Thanks
In Australia this is called a "certificate of no impediment to marriage" and must be issued from your home country which states you have never been married before, or are not currently married to someone. Read More
Help :) by SuruniucAna
Hello, I am Ana, 25 years old, a musician from Romania (voice and guitar -blues, old classic rock, rock, metal, folk, covers also my own songs ) for 10 years,and I am planning to move to Frankfurt in december. I had in the past my own concerts also ...
Hi Ana, I don't know how good your German is, but you might consider looking in indeed and other job portals for sangerin gesucht. good luck! Cheers Lisa Read More
On my Way to Germany by teecesset
Hello! I would like to take the time to introduce myself, as I am fairly new to the forum. I am a Nigerian-American who intends to move to Germany in Fall 2017 to first pursue an MBA with a focus in HR (top program choice right now is from Uni ...
Hey there, My name is Lisa, and I live in Mannheim. I started a similar journey 4 years ago. I moved over last January, almost a full year in Germany. I kept a blog too the whole time (listed on my profile or right under my face on the left ... Read More
Hello! how to find work for Egyptian? by Mohamed Ashour
I'm Egyptian, 22 years old and I'm living in Poland..... I have blue card and I'd like to move to German specifically Frankfurt and for real I have no idea about Germany language and I haven't work here in Poland and I saw more ...
Mohammed, despite the particularly way Beppi expressed it, you can't claim English or German language skills as part of your resume. I can only assume you're going to have huge problems to get a legal job here. Germany will kick you out if ... Read More
Jobs In Hessen by AstroAndy
I'm an 18 year old currently living in the United States. I've been doing some research on Germany, and am toying with moving there because of the free education, and I want to start a new life. I just started learning German, but I ...
Hey Andy, Can't help notice you prefaced your name with "Astro" are you interested in ESA? Cheers Lisa Read More